NSG 526 Exam 3 Wilkes University 2026 | Latest Update |
Questions & Answers | Graded A+
1. What is the purpose of play therapy?
To promote social interaction
To teach cognitive skills
To help a child cope with emotional distress
To encourage physical development
2. What is a key characteristic of personality disorders?
Temporary emotional responses to stressors.
Acute episodes of psychosis.
Normal variations in personality traits.
Enduring patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience that
deviate from cultural expectations.
3. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by obsessions and/or
compulsions that are time-consuming and cause a great deal of distress. An
example of an obsession is:
Checking that the oven is off 15x
Washing your hands 50x a day
Constant thoughts about going to hell
Closing every door 8x
4. A patient diagnosed with Avoidant Personality Disorder is likely to display
which of the following characteristics?
, Persistent disregard for the rights of others
Frequent mood swings and angry outbursts
Excessive need for admiration and grandiosity
Social inhibition and feelings of inadequacy
5. Describe the importance of each of the four skills taught in DBT skills group
therapy.
The skills are primarily aimed at enhancing physical health rather than
mental health.
Each skill in DBT helps individuals manage their emotions, improve
relationships, and cope with distressing situations.
DBT skills focus solely on improving cognitive functions and do not
address emotional aspects.
DBT skills are only applicable to individuals with Borderline
Personality Disorder.
6. In a scenario where a patient is experiencing a severe crisis, how would
assessing their coping skills influence the intervention plan?
Assessing coping skills would guide the intervention plan by
identifying strengths and weaknesses in the patient's ability to cope,
allowing for tailored support strategies.
Assessing coping skills would delay the intervention process and
complicate treatment.
Assessing coping skills would have no impact on the intervention plan.
Assessing coping skills would only be relevant after the crisis has
passed.
,7. Describe how prevention strategies contribute to mental health care.
Prevention strategies are primarily concerned with medication
management.
Prevention strategies contribute to mental health care by reducing
the risk of mental health issues and enhancing individuals' overall
well-being.
Prevention strategies are only focused on treating existing mental
health disorders.
Prevention strategies do not have a significant impact on mental
health care.
8. Play therapy is based on the notion that:
Imaginary play encourages creative thought.
Play satisfies the exploratory drive.
Play advances children's cognitive development.
Children feel less threatened and will be more likely to express their
feelings during play.
9. Describe how cognitive therapy can impact the emotional well-being of
children and adolescents.
Cognitive therapy is primarily concerned with medication
management.
Cognitive therapy can improve emotional well-being by enabling
children and adolescents to recognize and alter harmful thought
patterns that lead to distress.
Cognitive therapy focuses solely on behavioral changes without
addressing thoughts.
, Cognitive therapy does not have any significant impact on emotional
well-being.
10. Describe how instability in self-image manifests in individuals with Borderline
Personality Disorder.
Individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder may experience
rapid changes in self-identity and self-worth.
Individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder have a stable and
positive self-image.
Individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder often have a fixed
self-identity that does not change.
Individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder maintain a consistent
self-image throughout their lives.
11. What are the three key focuses in the management of Borderline Personality
Disorder?
Behavior modification, social skills training, and mindfulness.
Crisis intervention, emotional regulation, and psychoeducation.
Relationship building, safety, and limit setting.
Medication management, cognitive restructuring, and family therapy.
12. Which is secondary prevention?
early identification of mental health problems
stress managemnt education
monitoring, coordinating psych rehab services
Questions & Answers | Graded A+
1. What is the purpose of play therapy?
To promote social interaction
To teach cognitive skills
To help a child cope with emotional distress
To encourage physical development
2. What is a key characteristic of personality disorders?
Temporary emotional responses to stressors.
Acute episodes of psychosis.
Normal variations in personality traits.
Enduring patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience that
deviate from cultural expectations.
3. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by obsessions and/or
compulsions that are time-consuming and cause a great deal of distress. An
example of an obsession is:
Checking that the oven is off 15x
Washing your hands 50x a day
Constant thoughts about going to hell
Closing every door 8x
4. A patient diagnosed with Avoidant Personality Disorder is likely to display
which of the following characteristics?
, Persistent disregard for the rights of others
Frequent mood swings and angry outbursts
Excessive need for admiration and grandiosity
Social inhibition and feelings of inadequacy
5. Describe the importance of each of the four skills taught in DBT skills group
therapy.
The skills are primarily aimed at enhancing physical health rather than
mental health.
Each skill in DBT helps individuals manage their emotions, improve
relationships, and cope with distressing situations.
DBT skills focus solely on improving cognitive functions and do not
address emotional aspects.
DBT skills are only applicable to individuals with Borderline
Personality Disorder.
6. In a scenario where a patient is experiencing a severe crisis, how would
assessing their coping skills influence the intervention plan?
Assessing coping skills would guide the intervention plan by
identifying strengths and weaknesses in the patient's ability to cope,
allowing for tailored support strategies.
Assessing coping skills would delay the intervention process and
complicate treatment.
Assessing coping skills would have no impact on the intervention plan.
Assessing coping skills would only be relevant after the crisis has
passed.
,7. Describe how prevention strategies contribute to mental health care.
Prevention strategies are primarily concerned with medication
management.
Prevention strategies contribute to mental health care by reducing
the risk of mental health issues and enhancing individuals' overall
well-being.
Prevention strategies are only focused on treating existing mental
health disorders.
Prevention strategies do not have a significant impact on mental
health care.
8. Play therapy is based on the notion that:
Imaginary play encourages creative thought.
Play satisfies the exploratory drive.
Play advances children's cognitive development.
Children feel less threatened and will be more likely to express their
feelings during play.
9. Describe how cognitive therapy can impact the emotional well-being of
children and adolescents.
Cognitive therapy is primarily concerned with medication
management.
Cognitive therapy can improve emotional well-being by enabling
children and adolescents to recognize and alter harmful thought
patterns that lead to distress.
Cognitive therapy focuses solely on behavioral changes without
addressing thoughts.
, Cognitive therapy does not have any significant impact on emotional
well-being.
10. Describe how instability in self-image manifests in individuals with Borderline
Personality Disorder.
Individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder may experience
rapid changes in self-identity and self-worth.
Individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder have a stable and
positive self-image.
Individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder often have a fixed
self-identity that does not change.
Individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder maintain a consistent
self-image throughout their lives.
11. What are the three key focuses in the management of Borderline Personality
Disorder?
Behavior modification, social skills training, and mindfulness.
Crisis intervention, emotional regulation, and psychoeducation.
Relationship building, safety, and limit setting.
Medication management, cognitive restructuring, and family therapy.
12. Which is secondary prevention?
early identification of mental health problems
stress managemnt education
monitoring, coordinating psych rehab services
