WALDEN UNIVERSITY NURS6650 FINAL EXAM 2.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GRADED A).
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
In a group therapy session for adolescents, a 15-year-old patient says he has trouble making
conversation with people he does not know well. Based on the principle of development of
socializing techniques, what explicit approach might the PMHNP take?
Answer C. Have group members conduct a role play to practice making conversation
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Question 2
1 out of 1 points
One group member is identified by the PMHNP as the monopolist of the group. Which
behavior does the PMHNP believe this member is most likely to display?
Answer: B. Talking excessively and inserting him- or herself into conversations even
when they do not involve him or her
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
During a first group therapy session, a member is outgoing and participates actively. Based
on this information, what is an appropriate prediction about this group member by the
PMHNP?
Answer: B. The member may be influential in the group.
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
A 21-year-old client with narcissistic traits is noted to continuously disrupt the group by
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speaking while others are speaking. It becomes evident that the client is purposely disrupting
the group and decreasing the group’s productivity. What does the PMHNP identify as a
cause of the client’s behavior?
Answer: A. The client has a fear of losing his or her identity.
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
Harold Wyman is a 74-year-old man who is trying to mend a relationship with his adult
daughter. Based on his intake assessment, the PMHNP believes that the father has
depression. The daughter and Harold meet with the PMNHP, and the daughter explains that
her father always appears mopey and withdrawn and refuses to do anything about it. When
asked, the father reports feeling sad all the time. Which action will the PMNHP employ with
Harold using the interpersonal psychotherapy approach throughout the various sessions?
Answer: D. All of the above
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is leading a group therapy session for patients with substance abuse problems.
After a productive session in which all members participated, the following week was not as
productive. In order to help the group members assume responsibility for evaluating the
meeting, what is an appropriate comment for the PMHNP to make?
Answer: A. “How would you compare today’s meeting with last week’s?”
Question 7
1 out of 1 points
During the “mid-group debrief” the clinical supervisor focused on the following areas with
the two counselors except:
Answer: B. The mistakes that they made in the group and how they can fix them.
Question 8
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1 out of 1 points
The social microcosm theory is a theory that relates to group composition. In accordance
with this theory, the PMHNP is aware that the group must consist of which of the following?
Answer: A. Males and females of different ages, education levels, socioeconomic
statuses, and professions
Question 9
1 out of 1 points
Peter, a successful businessman, is introduced to the group during the twelfth week.
Following Peter’s introduction, Joseph, a long-term member in the group, begins to lead the
group and discuss all of the things that he has personally accomplished. In what way does
the PMHNP correctly interpret Joseph’s behavior?
Answer: Joseph reveals his accomplishments, because he feels that his position in the
group is being challenged.
Question 10
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP conducts a specialized individual interview with a patient named Sandy.
During this interview, Sandy expresses her want of the other members to like her, and she
has a deep dread for the first group meeting. How does the PMHNP correctly interpret
Sandy’s interpersonal circumplex?
Answer: D. Sandy is likely to prematurely view members of the group as hostile.
Question 11
1 out of 1 points
When discussing the role of the consultant in the parenting group session, Dr. Carlson
explains that the consultant should use several skills in order to help keep the group going
and should enable group members to become very engaged with one another. The consultant
should use all of the following skills to achieve this, except:
Answer: C. Achieving the pre-determined agenda by manipulating questions and session
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