M I D T E R M E X A M I N AT I O N R E V I E W
NSG 527 Psychopathology, Theories,
and Advanced Clinical Modalities
Midterm Exam Review — Latest 2026/2027 — Rated A
Questions and Verified Answers
INSTITUTION COURSE
Wilkes University — Passan School of Nursing NSG 527 / NSG527
ACADEMIC YEAR TOTAL QUESTIONS
75 — Multiple Choice (A-D)
COGNITIVE DISTRIBUTION VERIFICATION
25% Recall · 55% Application · 20% Analysis 100% Correct — Grade A Content
Graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP Competency-Aligned
, NSG 527 Psychopathology, Theories, and
Advanced Clinical Modalities
Midterm Exam Review — Latest 2026/2027
Wilkes University — Passan School of Nursing
Total Questions 75 — Multiple Choice (A-D)
Cognitive Distribution 25% Recall · 55% Application · 20% Analysis
Question Style 70% Scenario-Based · 15% Direct Recall · 15% Clinical Reasoning
Verification 100% Correct — Grade A Content
Course NSG 527 / NSG527
Academic Year
Exam Sections:
Section 1: Foundational Theories and Conceptual Frameworks (Q1-15)
Section 2: Attachment Theory and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (Q16-25)
Section 3: Relational-Cultural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing (Q26-33)
Section 4: Family Systems Theory and Family Nursing Models (Q34-48)
Section 5: Psychopathology and Clinical Modalities Integration (Q49-63)
Section 6: Integrated Clinical Scenarios and Application (Q64-75)
This exam is aligned with 2026-2027 Wilkes University Passan School of Nursing curriculum standards and psychiatric
mental health nurse practitioner competencies for midterm review.
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, Section 1: Foundational Theories and Conceptual
Frameworks
Existential Therapy · Gestalt Therapy · Humanistic Approaches · Person-Centered Therapy · Q1-15
Q1: A 34-year-old client states, "I feel like my life has no direction and I'm
overwhelmed by the choices I face." The PMHNP recognizes this presentation is
most consistent with which core theme of existential psychotherapy?
A. Freedom and responsibility
B. Meaninglessness [CORRECT]
C. Isolation
D. Death and finitude
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client's expression of having no direction and feeling overwhelmed by choices directly
reflects the existential theme of meaninglessness—the struggle to find sense and purpose in life.
While freedom and responsibility (A) involve choice, the primary distress here is about the absence of
meaning, not the burden of freedom. Isolation (C) involves relational disconnectedness, and
death/finitude (D) involves mortality awareness, neither of which is the presenting concern.
Q2: Which theorist is correctly matched with their contribution to existential
psychotherapy?
A. Viktor Frankl — developed logotherapy emphasizing the will to meaning
[CORRECT]
B. Irvin Yalom — originated the concept of Eigenwelt as the relationship with ourselves
C. Rollo May — created the Empty Chair technique for existential exploration
D. Carl Rogers — identified the four existential givens of freedom, isolation,
meaninglessness, and death
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Viktor Frankl developed logotherapy, which centers on the will to meaning as the primary
motivational force. Eigenwelt (B) was introduced by Ludwig Binswanger, not Yalom. The Empty Chair
technique (C) is a Gestalt therapy method developed by Fritz Perls, not Rollo May. Yalom (D)
identified the existential givens, not Carl Rogers—Rogs is the founder of person-centered therapy.
Q3: During a therapy session, a client explores how they avoid making decisions by
blaming circumstances. The PMHNP, utilizing existential therapy principles, would
most likely help the client recognize which concept?
A. That their anxiety is pathological and requires psychopharmacological intervention
B. That they are experiencing the impasse and need environmental support
C. That they are avoiding freedom and responsibility by attributing choices to
external forces [CORRECT]
D. That their behavior represents a defense mechanism requiring psychoanalytic
interpretation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In existential therapy, blaming circumstances rather than owning choices reflects
avoidance of freedom and responsibility—one of Yalom's existential givens. The therapist helps
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NSG 527 Psychopathology, Theories,
and Advanced Clinical Modalities
Midterm Exam Review — Latest 2026/2027 — Rated A
Questions and Verified Answers
INSTITUTION COURSE
Wilkes University — Passan School of Nursing NSG 527 / NSG527
ACADEMIC YEAR TOTAL QUESTIONS
75 — Multiple Choice (A-D)
COGNITIVE DISTRIBUTION VERIFICATION
25% Recall · 55% Application · 20% Analysis 100% Correct — Grade A Content
Graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP Competency-Aligned
, NSG 527 Psychopathology, Theories, and
Advanced Clinical Modalities
Midterm Exam Review — Latest 2026/2027
Wilkes University — Passan School of Nursing
Total Questions 75 — Multiple Choice (A-D)
Cognitive Distribution 25% Recall · 55% Application · 20% Analysis
Question Style 70% Scenario-Based · 15% Direct Recall · 15% Clinical Reasoning
Verification 100% Correct — Grade A Content
Course NSG 527 / NSG527
Academic Year
Exam Sections:
Section 1: Foundational Theories and Conceptual Frameworks (Q1-15)
Section 2: Attachment Theory and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (Q16-25)
Section 3: Relational-Cultural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing (Q26-33)
Section 4: Family Systems Theory and Family Nursing Models (Q34-48)
Section 5: Psychopathology and Clinical Modalities Integration (Q49-63)
Section 6: Integrated Clinical Scenarios and Application (Q64-75)
This exam is aligned with 2026-2027 Wilkes University Passan School of Nursing curriculum standards and psychiatric
mental health nurse practitioner competencies for midterm review.
NSG 527 Midterm Exam Review | 2026/2027 | Page 1
, Section 1: Foundational Theories and Conceptual
Frameworks
Existential Therapy · Gestalt Therapy · Humanistic Approaches · Person-Centered Therapy · Q1-15
Q1: A 34-year-old client states, "I feel like my life has no direction and I'm
overwhelmed by the choices I face." The PMHNP recognizes this presentation is
most consistent with which core theme of existential psychotherapy?
A. Freedom and responsibility
B. Meaninglessness [CORRECT]
C. Isolation
D. Death and finitude
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client's expression of having no direction and feeling overwhelmed by choices directly
reflects the existential theme of meaninglessness—the struggle to find sense and purpose in life.
While freedom and responsibility (A) involve choice, the primary distress here is about the absence of
meaning, not the burden of freedom. Isolation (C) involves relational disconnectedness, and
death/finitude (D) involves mortality awareness, neither of which is the presenting concern.
Q2: Which theorist is correctly matched with their contribution to existential
psychotherapy?
A. Viktor Frankl — developed logotherapy emphasizing the will to meaning
[CORRECT]
B. Irvin Yalom — originated the concept of Eigenwelt as the relationship with ourselves
C. Rollo May — created the Empty Chair technique for existential exploration
D. Carl Rogers — identified the four existential givens of freedom, isolation,
meaninglessness, and death
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Viktor Frankl developed logotherapy, which centers on the will to meaning as the primary
motivational force. Eigenwelt (B) was introduced by Ludwig Binswanger, not Yalom. The Empty Chair
technique (C) is a Gestalt therapy method developed by Fritz Perls, not Rollo May. Yalom (D)
identified the existential givens, not Carl Rogers—Rogs is the founder of person-centered therapy.
Q3: During a therapy session, a client explores how they avoid making decisions by
blaming circumstances. The PMHNP, utilizing existential therapy principles, would
most likely help the client recognize which concept?
A. That their anxiety is pathological and requires psychopharmacological intervention
B. That they are experiencing the impasse and need environmental support
C. That they are avoiding freedom and responsibility by attributing choices to
external forces [CORRECT]
D. That their behavior represents a defense mechanism requiring psychoanalytic
interpretation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In existential therapy, blaming circumstances rather than owning choices reflects
avoidance of freedom and responsibility—one of Yalom's existential givens. The therapist helps
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