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Psychiatric Nursing: Contemporary Practice 6th Edition
Chapter 7 : Psychosocial Theoretic Basis of Psychiatric Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
When describing the major concepts of Jean Watson?s theory to a group of nursing students, which of the following would the nurse expect to include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Jean Watson?s caring theory emphasizes carative factors (therapeutic caring processes) and the caritas field (a caring environment fostering spiritual connection). Freedom, paradox, rhythmicity, and mystery are not core concepts in Watson?s theory, though they may relate to other nursing theories.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is applying King?s model to a nurse-patient interaction by identifying the outcome as which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Imogene King?s goal attainment theory focuses on transactions, which are purposeful interactions between nurse and patient to achieve mutually set goals. Adaptation is Roy?s model, transpersonal caring is Watson?s, and self-system is part of Orem?s theory.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a young adult and determines that the individual has achieved successful resolution of the previous stage of growth and development, evidenced by demonstrating which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In Erikson?s psychosocial development theory, young adults (intimacy vs. isolation stage) build on the adolescent stage (identity vs. role confusion). Successful resolution of the adolescent stage results in devotion and fidelity, reflecting a strong sense of identity. Drive and hope, direction and purpose, and production and care relate to other stages.
Question 4 of 5
A group of nursing students are reviewing information about psychodynamic theories. The students demonstrate a need for additional study when they identify which of the following as a humanistic theorist?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Carl Rogers is a humanistic theorist, emphasizing client-centered therapy and unconditional positive regard. Identifying him as a psychodynamic theorist indicates a misunderstanding, as psychodynamic theorists like Carl Jung focus on the unconscious. Maslow and Perls are also humanistic, reinforcing the need for study.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a patient with anxiety and observes the patient yelling and screaming. The nurse, integrating Peplau?s theory, interprets this behavior as which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Peplau?s theory describes anxiety levels, with panic behaviors (e.g., yelling and screaming) occurring at severe or panic levels, indicating overwhelming distress. Relief behaviors reduce anxiety, empathetic linkage involves shared emotions, and social distance is not a Peplau concept.