1|P age
NSG 3450 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 2025/2026 LATEST UPGRADE WITH
NSG 3450 EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS BEST QUALITY EXAM
WITH BEST GRADES
What group would benefit most from a laissez-faire leader?
a. art group
b. grief group
c. social skills group
d. anger management group -- ANSWER--A. art group
The nurse tells groups members that they will be working on expressing
conflicts during the current group session. which phase of group
development is represented?
a. planning (formation) phase
b. orientation phase
c. working phase
d. termination phase -- ANSWER--B. orientation phase
Group dynamics can vary widely and at times members are capable of
disrupting the group process. which of the following participant traits
may
,2|P age
indicate a need for additional support for a new nurse facilitator? Select all
that apply:
a. a member w/ paranoid delusions
b. a quietly tearful participant expressing suicidal thoughts
c. an angry woman who raises her voice
d. a calm but ineffective communicator -- ANSWER--a, b
Group members are having difficulty deciding what topic to cover in today's
session. Which nurse leader response reflects autocratic leadership?
a. "We are talking about fear of rejection today."
b. "Let's go around the room and make suggestions for today's topic."
c. "I will let you come to a conclusion together about what to talk about."
d. "I'll work with you to find a suitable topic for today." -- ANSWER-
-A. "We are talking about fear of rejection today."
A pt. continues to dominate the group conversation despite having been
asked to allow others to speak. What is the most appropriate group
leader response?
a. "You are monopolizing the conversation."
b. "When you talk constantly, it makes everyone feel angry."
c. "You are supposed to allow other to talk also."
d. "When you speak out of turn, I am concerned that others cannot
participate equally." -- ANSWER--D. "When you speak out of turn, I am
concerned that others cannot participate equally."
,3|P age
The nurse is planning care, which includes a dual-diagnosis group. Which
pt. would be appropriate for this group? The pt. with:
a. depression and suicidal tendencies
b. anxiety and frequent migraine headaches
c. bipolar disorder and anorexia nervosa
d. schizophrenia and alcohol abuse -- ANSWER--D. schizophrenia and
alcohol abuse
What assessment question is focused on identifying a long-term
consequence of chronic stress on physical health?
a. "Do you have any problems with seeping well?"
b. "How many infections have you experienced in the past 6 months?"
c. "How much moderate exercise do you engage in on a regular basis?"
d. "What management techniques do you regularly use to manage your
stress?"
-- ANSWER--b. "How many infections have you experienced in the past 6
months?"
Which nursing assessment are directed at monitoring a pt.'s fight-or-flight
response? Select all that apply:
a. blood pressure
b. heart rate
c. respiratory rate
, 4|P age
c. abdominal pain
e. dilated pupils -- ANSWER--a, b, c, e
Which statement made by the nurse demonstrates the best understanding
of nonverbal communication?
a. "the pt.'s verbal and nonverbal communication is often different."
b. "when my pt. responds to my question, I check for congruence
between verbal and nonverbal communication to help validate the
response."
c. "is a pt. is slumped in the chair, I can be ire he's angry or depressed."
d. "it's easier to understand verbal communication than
nonverbal communication." -- ANSWER--B.
"when my pt. responds to my question, I check for congruence between
verbal and nonverbal communication to help validate the response."
Which nursing statement is an example of reflection?
a. "I think this feeling will pass."
b. "so you are saying that life has no meaning."
c. "I'm not sure I understand what you mean."
d. "you look sad." -- ANSWER--
D. "you look sad."
When should a nurse be most alert to the possibility of communication
errors resulting in harm to the patient?
NSG 3450 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 2025/2026 LATEST UPGRADE WITH
NSG 3450 EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS BEST QUALITY EXAM
WITH BEST GRADES
What group would benefit most from a laissez-faire leader?
a. art group
b. grief group
c. social skills group
d. anger management group -- ANSWER--A. art group
The nurse tells groups members that they will be working on expressing
conflicts during the current group session. which phase of group
development is represented?
a. planning (formation) phase
b. orientation phase
c. working phase
d. termination phase -- ANSWER--B. orientation phase
Group dynamics can vary widely and at times members are capable of
disrupting the group process. which of the following participant traits
may
,2|P age
indicate a need for additional support for a new nurse facilitator? Select all
that apply:
a. a member w/ paranoid delusions
b. a quietly tearful participant expressing suicidal thoughts
c. an angry woman who raises her voice
d. a calm but ineffective communicator -- ANSWER--a, b
Group members are having difficulty deciding what topic to cover in today's
session. Which nurse leader response reflects autocratic leadership?
a. "We are talking about fear of rejection today."
b. "Let's go around the room and make suggestions for today's topic."
c. "I will let you come to a conclusion together about what to talk about."
d. "I'll work with you to find a suitable topic for today." -- ANSWER-
-A. "We are talking about fear of rejection today."
A pt. continues to dominate the group conversation despite having been
asked to allow others to speak. What is the most appropriate group
leader response?
a. "You are monopolizing the conversation."
b. "When you talk constantly, it makes everyone feel angry."
c. "You are supposed to allow other to talk also."
d. "When you speak out of turn, I am concerned that others cannot
participate equally." -- ANSWER--D. "When you speak out of turn, I am
concerned that others cannot participate equally."
,3|P age
The nurse is planning care, which includes a dual-diagnosis group. Which
pt. would be appropriate for this group? The pt. with:
a. depression and suicidal tendencies
b. anxiety and frequent migraine headaches
c. bipolar disorder and anorexia nervosa
d. schizophrenia and alcohol abuse -- ANSWER--D. schizophrenia and
alcohol abuse
What assessment question is focused on identifying a long-term
consequence of chronic stress on physical health?
a. "Do you have any problems with seeping well?"
b. "How many infections have you experienced in the past 6 months?"
c. "How much moderate exercise do you engage in on a regular basis?"
d. "What management techniques do you regularly use to manage your
stress?"
-- ANSWER--b. "How many infections have you experienced in the past 6
months?"
Which nursing assessment are directed at monitoring a pt.'s fight-or-flight
response? Select all that apply:
a. blood pressure
b. heart rate
c. respiratory rate
, 4|P age
c. abdominal pain
e. dilated pupils -- ANSWER--a, b, c, e
Which statement made by the nurse demonstrates the best understanding
of nonverbal communication?
a. "the pt.'s verbal and nonverbal communication is often different."
b. "when my pt. responds to my question, I check for congruence
between verbal and nonverbal communication to help validate the
response."
c. "is a pt. is slumped in the chair, I can be ire he's angry or depressed."
d. "it's easier to understand verbal communication than
nonverbal communication." -- ANSWER--B.
"when my pt. responds to my question, I check for congruence between
verbal and nonverbal communication to help validate the response."
Which nursing statement is an example of reflection?
a. "I think this feeling will pass."
b. "so you are saying that life has no meaning."
c. "I'm not sure I understand what you mean."
d. "you look sad." -- ANSWER--
D. "you look sad."
When should a nurse be most alert to the possibility of communication
errors resulting in harm to the patient?
