Desirable Qualities and Skills for the LPN/LVN Working in Mental

question 29

Multiple Choice

Desirable qualities and skills for the LPN/LVN working in mental health nursing include

• A) a judgmental attitude and sympathetic approach.
• B) preference for working alone and sticking to a routine.
• C) empathy, good communication, and the ability to work on a team.
• D) inflexibility, the ability to jump to conclusions, and sensitivity to change.

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Definitions:

Insight Therapy

Insight Therapy is a form of psychotherapy aimed at increasing a patient's awareness of underlying motives and defenses, facilitating personal growth through understanding.

Self-Knowledge

The understanding a person has of their own mental states, personal traits, feelings, and behaviors.

Verbal Interactions

Exchanges of information, ideas, or feelings through the use of spoken words between two or more individuals.

Physiological Functioning

The various physical and chemical processes that occur within living organisms to maintain life, including respiration, digestion, circulation, and reproduction.