A psychiatric technician says, Common sense is the most important ...

[Mimi]

A psychiatric technician says, Common sense is the most important part of working with people who have mental illness. Theories are just something to fill up textbooks.
 
  The nurse wants to educate the technician by identifying which common use of Sullivan's theory?
  a. The method nurses use to determine the best sequence for nursing actions
  b. The ongoing use of restraint and seclusion as behavior-management tools
  c. The structure of the therapeutic milieu of most behavioral health units
  d. Assessment tools based on age-appropriate versus arrested behaviors

Question 2

Cultural assessments allow the health care provider to understand the unique beliefs clients may have regarding mental illness and how they cope. Key areas to assess include: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Communication
  b. Space and territory
  c. Biological orientation
  d. Defense mechanisms
  e. Social orientation

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Answer to Question 1

C
The structure of the therapeutic environment has as foci an accepting atmosphere and provision of opportunities for practicing interpersonal skills. Both constructs are directly attributable to Sullivan's theory of interpersonal relationships. Sullivan's interpersonal theory did not specifically consider use of restraint or seclusion. Assessment based on developmental level is more the result of Erikson's theories. Sequencing nursing actions based on patient priority needs is related to Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, E
The six areas of cultural assessment on various tools include: communication, environmental control, space and territory, time, social orientation, and biological factors. Defense mechanisms do not pertain to cultural assessments.