Treatment Modalities

Question 1

What is the optimal size for group therapy?

Answer 1

7-8 members

Question 2

What is an example of an open group?

Answer 2

AA, NA

Question 3

During a therapeutic group, two clients engage in an angry verbal exchange. The nurse leader interrupts the exchange and excuses both of the clients from the group. What leadership style has the nurse demonstrated?

Answer 3

Autocratic

Question 4

During a therapeutic group, the nurse encourages clients to present unit problems and discuss possible solutions. What leadership style has the nurse demonstrated ?

Answer 4

Democratic

Question 5

Being aware of the potential imbalance of power between the nurse and avoiding circumstances for personal gain are both examples of ____________ boundaries

Answer 5

Professional

Question 6

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on changing _______________ that occur spontaneously and contribute to distorted affect.

Answer 6

Automatic thoughts

Question 7

During a therapeutic group, the nurse sits quietly while the group members stray from the assigned topic. What leadership style has the nurse demonstrated?

Answer 7

Laissez-Faire

Question 8

The goal of Milieu therapy is to manipulate the _____________ so that the clients hospital experience is therapeutic.

Answer 8

Environment

Question 9

The client is expected to to learn ___________, ___________, __________ skills in a therapeutic community setting.

Answer 9

Adaptive coping, interaction, relationship

Question 10

In Milieu therapy, the ____________ environment serves as the primary tool of therapy

Answer 10

Community

Question 11

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on the nurse’s ability to respond with ____________ that creates the healing environment for the patient.

Answer 11

calm composure

Question 12

Any action that oversteps the _______________ boundary to meet the needs of the nurse are boundary violations

Answer 12

Established

Question 13

Ensuring patients have a written schedule of activities, know who to ask for medications, and who to speak with to express concerns, are all examples of ______________, which promotes a therapeutic environment.

Answer 13

Structure

Question 14

A ___________ group is available to the public and generally does not have a completion date.

Answer 14

Open

Question 15

A ___________ group is not available to the public and typically has a set end date.

Answer 15

Closed

Question 16

Name 3 physical conditions that influence group therapy.

Answer 16

1)Seating- no barrier between group members
2)Size- ideal size 7-8 members
3)Membership- open or closed groups/meetings

Question 17

Considering conditions that influence group therapy , the facilitator should instruct the members to sit in what kind of formation?

Answer 17

Circle

Question 18

ECT

Answer 18

-An electric current is delivered to the brain to produce a grand mal seizure.
-During the procedure, the patients vital signs, 02 sat, and airway are monitored
-The patient must void 30 min prior to the procedure and may complain of a headache after the procedure
-Side effects of therapy can include temporary memory loss, confusion, processing speed, and attention span
-The patient has to be fasting for atleast 6-8 hours

Question 19

TMS

Answer 19

-A magnetic pulse that stimulates the nerve cells in the brain involved in mood control and depression
-Indicated for treatment resistant depression, OCD, anxiety, and autism