Deck 21: The Recovery Model

Question 1

A nursing instructor is teaching about recovery as it applies to mental illness.Which student statement indicates that further teaching is needed?

A) "The goal of recovery is improved health and wellness."
B) "The goal of recovery is expedient, comprehensive behavioral change."
C) "The goal of recovery is the ability to live a self-directed life."
D) "The goal of recovery is the ability to reach full potential."

Answer 1

"The goal of recovery is expedient, comprehensive behavioral change."

Question 2

A client states,"My illness is so devastating,I feel like my life is on hold." The nurse recognizes that this client is in which stage of the Psychological Recovery Model as described by Andersen and associates?

A) Moratorium
B) Awareness
C) Preparation
D) Rebuilding

Answer 2

Moratorium

Question 3

A nursing instructor is teaching about the guiding principles of the recovery model,as described by the SAMHSA.Which student statement indicates that further teaching is needed?

A) "Recovery occurs via many pathways."
B) "Recovery emerges from strong religious affiliations."
C) "Recovery is supported by peers and allies."
D) "Recovery is culturally based and influenced."

Answer 3

"Recovery emerges from strong religious affiliations."

Question 4

A nurse on an inpatient unit helps a client understand the significance of treatments and provides the client with copies of all documents related to the plan of care.This nurse is employing which commitment in the "Tidal Model of Recovery?"

A) Know that Change Is Constant
B) Reveal Personal Wisdom
C) Be Transparent
D) Give the Gift of Time

Question 5

A client diagnosed with alcohol abuse disorder is referred to a residential care facility after discharge.According to the SAMHSA,which dimension of recovery is supporting this client?

A) Health
B) Home
C) Purpose
D) Community

Question 6

Order the six steps of The Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)Model as described by Copeland et al.
A.________ Daily Maintenance List
B.________ Things Are Breaking Down or Getting Worse
C. ________Crisis Planning
D.________ Develop a Wellness Toolbox
E._________Early Warning Signs
F. ________ Triggers

Question 7

A nurse uses the commitments of the Tidal Model of Recovery in psychiatric nursing practice.Which of the following nursing actions reflect the use of the Develop Genuine Curiosity commitment? Select all that apply.

A) The nurse expresses interest in the client's story.
B) The nurse asks for clarification of certain points.
C) The nurse encourages the client to speak his own words in his own unique way.
D) The nurse assists the client to unfold the story at his or her own rate.
E) The nurse provides the clients with copies of all documents relevant to care.

Question 8

A client experiences an exacerbation of psychiatric symptoms to the point of threatening self-harm.Which action step of the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)model should be employed,and what action reflects this step?

A) Step 3: Triggers that cause distress or discomfort are listed.
B) Step 4: Signs indicating relapse are identified and plans for responding are developed.
C) Step 5: A specific plan to help with symptoms is formulated.
D) Step 6: Following client-designed plan, caregivers now become decision-makers.

Question 9

Which is the priority focus of recovery models?

A) Empowerment of the health-care team to bring their expertise to decision-making
B) Empowerment of the client to make decisions related to individual health care
C) Empowerment of the family system to provide supportive care
D) Empowerment of the physician to provide appropriate treatments

Question 10

A psychiatrist who embraces the Psychological Recovery Model tells the nurse that a client is in the Growth stage.What should the nurse expect to find when assessing this client?

A) A client feeling confident about achieving goals in life.
B) A client who is aware of the need to set goals in life.
C) A client who has mobilized personal and external resources.
D) A client who begins to actively take control of his or her life.

Question 11

A client diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder states,"I really think my future will improve because of my successful treatment choices.I'm going to make my life better." Which guiding principle of recovery has assisted this client?

A) Recovery emerges from hope.
B) Recovery is person-driven.
C) Recovery occurs via many pathways.
D) Recovery is holistic.

Question 12

Which situation presents an example of the basic concept of a recovery model?

A) The client's family is encouraged to make decisions in order to facilitate discharge.
B) A social worker, discovering the client's income, changes the client's discharge placement.
C) A psychiatrist prescribes an antipsychotic drug on the basis of observed symptoms.
D) A client diagnosed with schizophrenia schedules follow-up appointments and group therapy.

Question 13

Which of the following has the SAMHSA described,as major dimensions of support for a life of recovery? Select all that apply.

A) Health
B) Community
C) Home
D) Religious affiliation
E) Purpose

Question 14

A nurse maintains a client's confidentiality,addresses the client appropriately,and does not discriminate on the basis of gender,age,race,or religion.Which guiding principle of recovery has this nurse employed?

A) Recovery is culturally based and influenced.
B) Recovery is based on respect.
C) Recovery involves individual, family, and community strengths and responsibility.
D) Recovery is person-driven.

Question 15

_________________________ from mental health disorders and substance use disorders is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness,live a self-directed life,and strive to reach their full potential.

Question 16

A client states,"I have come to the conclusion that this disease has not paralyzed me." The nurse recognizes that this client is in which stage of the Psychological Recovery Model as described by Andersen and associates?

A) Moratorium
B) Awareness
C) Preparation
D) Rebuilding

Question 17

A nursing instructor is teaching about components present in the recovery process,as described by Andresen and associates,which led to the development of the Psychological Recovery Model.Which student statement indicates that further teaching is needed?

A) "A client has a better chance of recovery if he or she truly believes that recovery can occur."
B) "If a client is willing to give the responsibility of treatment to the health-care team, he or she is likely to recover."
C) "A client who has a positive sense of self and a positive identity is likely to recover."
D) "A client has a better chance of recovery if he or she has purpose and meaning in life."