WILKES NSG 526 EXAM 3 STUDY GUIDE
2026 PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES A+ EXAM PREPARATION
Cognitive therapy is the modality that prioritizes a client's schema.
7 and older
Bibliotherapy - CORRECT ANSWER-Bibliotherapy uses books and a
librarian as resources.
When children listen to or read a story, they unconsciously identify with the
characters and
experience a catharsis of feelings.
Family Therapy - CORRECT ANSWER-Family therapy can promote the
greatest change in an adolescent's behavior.
Know different family styles such as "closed Family".
The Developmental Theoretical approach describes a family's progression
through the lifecycle.
,Flooding - CORRECT ANSWER-Know an example of flooding in a child.
When conducting a counseling session for a group of at-risk adolescents on
drug use - CORRECT ANSWER-it is
important to have their peers involved in teaching some of the problem-
solving skills
ODD - CORRECT ANSWER-Play Therapy (1 question)
Play therapy is important because it allows the child to play out their fears
and frustrations.
Play therapy is child-centered and typically builds on the foundation of the
psychodynamic,
object-relations, and attachment theories.
Used for children 3 years or older
Nondirective play is normally viewed as the best way to begin play therapy.
Structured play is rarely used until nondirective play has enabled a full
assessment of relevant
themes and issues, and the child's trust around anxiety-laden issues has
been developed.
, Useful for catharsis, abreaction (assimilate previous experiences that have
been traumatic or
painful), role-play
Interventions include reflection (commenting) and interpretation (after
rapport developed)
Cognitive Therapy (1 question)
Understand schemas
o
Individuals with BPD develop dysfunctional beliefs and maladaptive
schemas leading
them to misinterpret environmental stimuli continuously, which in turn
leads to rigid and
inflexible behavior patterns in response to new situations and people
Cognitive therapy is the modality that prioritizes a client's schema.
7 and older
Bibliotherapy (2 questions)
Bibliotherapy uses books and a librarian as resources.
When children listen to or read a story, they unconsciously identify with the
characters and
experience a catharsis of feelings.
2026 PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES A+ EXAM PREPARATION
Cognitive therapy is the modality that prioritizes a client's schema.
7 and older
Bibliotherapy - CORRECT ANSWER-Bibliotherapy uses books and a
librarian as resources.
When children listen to or read a story, they unconsciously identify with the
characters and
experience a catharsis of feelings.
Family Therapy - CORRECT ANSWER-Family therapy can promote the
greatest change in an adolescent's behavior.
Know different family styles such as "closed Family".
The Developmental Theoretical approach describes a family's progression
through the lifecycle.
,Flooding - CORRECT ANSWER-Know an example of flooding in a child.
When conducting a counseling session for a group of at-risk adolescents on
drug use - CORRECT ANSWER-it is
important to have their peers involved in teaching some of the problem-
solving skills
ODD - CORRECT ANSWER-Play Therapy (1 question)
Play therapy is important because it allows the child to play out their fears
and frustrations.
Play therapy is child-centered and typically builds on the foundation of the
psychodynamic,
object-relations, and attachment theories.
Used for children 3 years or older
Nondirective play is normally viewed as the best way to begin play therapy.
Structured play is rarely used until nondirective play has enabled a full
assessment of relevant
themes and issues, and the child's trust around anxiety-laden issues has
been developed.
, Useful for catharsis, abreaction (assimilate previous experiences that have
been traumatic or
painful), role-play
Interventions include reflection (commenting) and interpretation (after
rapport developed)
Cognitive Therapy (1 question)
Understand schemas
o
Individuals with BPD develop dysfunctional beliefs and maladaptive
schemas leading
them to misinterpret environmental stimuli continuously, which in turn
leads to rigid and
inflexible behavior patterns in response to new situations and people
Cognitive therapy is the modality that prioritizes a client's schema.
7 and older
Bibliotherapy (2 questions)
Bibliotherapy uses books and a librarian as resources.
When children listen to or read a story, they unconsciously identify with the
characters and
experience a catharsis of feelings.
