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The concept of multigenerational transmission process in family system therapy approach means - correct answersDysfunction has been present for several generations The lower the level of family adaptation, the more likely the development of a triangle refers to Triangles; The level of differentiation of the parents is usually equal to the level of differentiation for the entire family refers to nuclear family emotional system; Parents transmits their own level of differentiation on the most susceptible child refers to family projection process. Protect the person's______ when he or she is committed to a mental hospital - correct answersfreedoms or rights Mr Thomas is a 56 years old client you have been seeing for several weeks of therapy. While discussing his current concerns of marital stress, he lies on the floor and assumes the fetal position. This is most likely an example of - correct answersImmature regressive defense mechanism A client is displaying low self esteem, poor self control, self-doubt, and a high level of dependency. These behaviors indicate developmental failure of which of the following stages of development - correct answersEarly childhood Mrs. White has been in therapy for 3 months. She has shown much improvement in functioning and insight. She is to discontinue therapy sessions within the next 2weeks. In today's session, after discussing termination, she suddenly began to regress back to the original symptoms that brought her to treatment. She is now hesitant to be discharged and wants to continue therapy as she continues to display increase regressive defense mechanisms. How will the PMHNP best describe Mrs. White's behavior? - correct answersA sign of normal resistance to termination seen in the termination phase of therapy
T or F Case management is not one of the roles and responsibilities of PMHNP. - correct answersF What are the four elements needed to be present for a malpractice lawsuit?
T or F The younger the age of abuse (physical/sexual/emotional) and the more prolonged the duration of abuse, the greater the likelihood of mental illness and substance abuse. - correct answersT Mr. Brown has been forgetful lately, for example, forgetting where he has placed his keys or what time appointments are scheduled, and he has stated that he thinks these are just random behaviors that have no particular meaning. Which Freudian-based psychodynamic principle assumes that all actions are purposeful? - correct answersPsychic determinism principle The psychic determinism principle states that all behavior has purpose and meaning, often unconscious in nature, and that no behaviors occur randomly or by coincidence. Defense mechanisms are best viewed as a function of the ego used to _____ - correct answersresolve conflict Which of the following is not a level of consciousness according to Freud's theory? - correct answersPost-conscious The steps in cognitive restructuring includes all of the following EXCEPT: Don't stop the _____ - correct answersmessages T or F The initial contact with patient for therapy should not include information on boundaries. - correct answersF You are the PMHNP treating Jason, a 12 years old child, for social anxiety disorder. Jason's mother presents with him to his individual therapy session.
At the end of the session his mother says, "Jason's pediatrician had said he needed some HPV shot on his last visit. I don't know why he will need that? What do you think?" What is the PMHNP's best response to her question - correct answers"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for all boys and girls at age 10. HPV can cause cancer in both men and women, and the vaccine is effective in protecting against the virus. Can you tell me your concern about Jason getting this vaccine. Which of the following is not a phase of group formation or development? - correct answersStaring Which of the following is the best rationale for using cognitive behavioral therapy? Recognize and change his or her ______ - correct answersautomatic thoughts The PMHNP is planning to work with the client using an individual therapy model of care. During the first session, the client makes the following statement: "This is the third time my son has run away. I've grounded him, taken away his bike, even tried cutting off his allowance and confining him to his room. What should I do now? "The most therapeutic response for the PMHNP to make is - correct answers"Maybe that depends on what you are trying to accompalish." In forming therapeutic relationship with clients, the PMHNP must consider developing many characteristics that are known to be relationship-building. Which of the following is an essential part of building a therapeutic relationship? - correct answersauthenticity In an attempt to bring the client toward the goal he or she is working on, you ask the client, "If a miracle were to happen tonight while you slept, and you awake in the morning and the problem no longer existed, how would you know, and what would be different?" This technique is used in which type of therapy? - correct answersSolution-focused therapy
Hypnosis Behavioral therapy Which of the following is not a type of individual therapy? - correct answersExperiential therapy Involves mutual discovery in which the therapist with series of questions and answers guides patient to draw out assumptions and thoughts, obtain and find the logic and evidence that best fit the problem - correct answersSocratic Dialogue (SD) Involves mutual discovery in which the therapist with series of questions and answers guides patient to draw out assumptions and thoughts, obtain and find the logic and evidence that best fit the problem - correct answersSocratic Dialogue (SD) The technique involves the patient recognizing their cognitive distortion at the beginning of the session and the therapist encouraging patient to reframe the information - correct answersLabeling Distortions Involves the techniques to help the individual through careful questioning by the therapist to elicit the underlying assumptions in logic and sequence - correct answersDownward Arrow A technique used by therapist to clarify terms and statement made by patient so that both the patient and therapist have a clear and better understanding of perceived reality - correct answersIdiosyncratic meaning Memory consolidation and Memory re-consolidation: The key concepts of _____ therapy - correct answersEmotion focused
A brief psychotherapy embedded in the theory of social constructionism and philosophy of post modernism, a psychological application of the postmodern worldview: ________ therapy - correct answersSolution-focused & nbsp Awareness, Acceptance and Assimilation The process of ____ therapy - correct answersGestalt The level of differentiation of the parents is usually equal to the level of differentiation for the entire family. - correct answersNuclear family emotional system Parents transmits their own level of differentiation on the most susceptible child. - correct answersFamily projection process The lower the level of family adaptation, the more likely the development of a triangle. - correct answerstriangles