[STUDY GUIDE] • HIGH-YIELD PRACTICE & REVIEW EDITION
NURS 222 Week 3 Quiz | Latest
2026/2027 Exam Questions &
Answers | Verified Questions with
Rationales
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS RATIONALES
147 Questions 6 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 147 verified questions with detailed rationales covering depressive disorders, bipolar
disorders, and therapeutic interventions. Each item pairs a board-style question with the correct answer and a
concise explanation of the underlying principle, making it suitable for nursing course review, certification
preparation, and exam remediation.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
Explores the dynamics and therapeutic goals of group and
Group and Family Therapies family interventions. 25 Qs 17.0%
Covers definitions, classifications, and risk factors associated
Depressive Disorders Overview with various depressive disorders. 25 Qs 17.0%
Depressive Disorders Focuses on pharmacological treatments for depressive
Medications disorders, including SSRIs, TCAs, and MAOIs. 25 Qs 17.0%
Examines the risk factors, statistics, and prevention strategies
Suicide Risk and Prevention related to suicide. 24 Qs 16.3%
Discusses the characteristics, phases, and types of bipolar
Bipolar Disorder Insights disorder. 24 Qs 16.3%
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Focuses on mood stabilizers and their monitoring
Bipolar Medications requirements in bipolar treatment. 24 Qs 16.3%
Total Exam Coverage 6 Integrated Topic Modules 147 Qs 100.0%
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TOPIC 1: GROUP AND FAMILY THERAPIES
25 Questions • 17.0% of Exam • Explores the dynamics and therapeutic goals of group and family interventions.
QUESTION 1
Group and family therapies: Focus Individual
Answer: Pt needs + problems.
Rationale: Group and family therapies must prioritize the unique needs and identified problems of the patient or family
system to ensure effective and tailored interventions. This focus aligns with the core principle of client-centered care,
adapting therapeutic strategies to the specific context of those receiving treatment.
QUESTION 2
Group and family therapies: Goals Individual
Answer: Individual decisions
Productive life
Develop strong sense of self > Maslow.
Rationale: Group and family therapies aim to foster individual decision-making and the development of a productive life,
ultimately building a strong sense of self, aligning with Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
This approach emphasizes self-actualization and autonomy as core therapeutic outcomes.
QUESTION 3
Maslow Hierarchy of Needs Theory
Answer: Physiological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization.
Rationale: Maslow's hierarchy posits that human needs are arranged in a pyramid, with basic physiological and safety
needs requiring fulfillment before social, esteem, and ultimately self-actualization needs can be addressed. This ordered
progression represents the core principle of the theory.
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QUESTION 4
Group and family therapies: Focus Family
Answer: Family dynamics.
Rationale: Family therapy centers on understanding and modifying the patterns of interaction and communication among
family members to improve functioning. The core principle tested is that interventions within a family system target the
complex interplay of relationships and behaviors, known as family dynamics.
QUESTION 5
Group and family therapies: Group Focus
Answer: Helping pts develop functional satisfying relations within group setting.
Rationale: The primary goal of group therapy is to facilitate interpersonal learning and the development of healthier
relationships by exploring dynamics within the group itself. This focus on improving social functioning and satisfaction
directly addresses the core principles of group and family therapeutic modalities.
QUESTION 6
Areas of functioning: Dysfunction Blaming
Answer: Blame others for problems.
Rationale: Blaming is a defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own shortcomings or failures to external
factors or other people. This behavior reflects a failure to accept personal responsibility for actions and their consequences.
QUESTION 7
Areas of functioning: Dysfunction Manipulation
Answer: Lies + deceit to get what they want.
Rationale: Manipulation involves using dishonest tactics like lying and deception to achieve personal gain or control over
others. This behavior directly reflects the dysfunction described as manipulation in interpersonal functioning.
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NURS 222 Week 3 Quiz | Latest
2026/2027 Exam Questions &
Answers | Verified Questions with
Rationales
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS RATIONALES
147 Questions 6 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 147 verified questions with detailed rationales covering depressive disorders, bipolar
disorders, and therapeutic interventions. Each item pairs a board-style question with the correct answer and a
concise explanation of the underlying principle, making it suitable for nursing course review, certification
preparation, and exam remediation.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
Explores the dynamics and therapeutic goals of group and
Group and Family Therapies family interventions. 25 Qs 17.0%
Covers definitions, classifications, and risk factors associated
Depressive Disorders Overview with various depressive disorders. 25 Qs 17.0%
Depressive Disorders Focuses on pharmacological treatments for depressive
Medications disorders, including SSRIs, TCAs, and MAOIs. 25 Qs 17.0%
Examines the risk factors, statistics, and prevention strategies
Suicide Risk and Prevention related to suicide. 24 Qs 16.3%
Discusses the characteristics, phases, and types of bipolar
Bipolar Disorder Insights disorder. 24 Qs 16.3%
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Focuses on mood stabilizers and their monitoring
Bipolar Medications requirements in bipolar treatment. 24 Qs 16.3%
Total Exam Coverage 6 Integrated Topic Modules 147 Qs 100.0%
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,STUDENT STUDY & MASTERY EDITION PRACTICE & REVIEW GUIDE
TOPIC 1: GROUP AND FAMILY THERAPIES
25 Questions • 17.0% of Exam • Explores the dynamics and therapeutic goals of group and family interventions.
QUESTION 1
Group and family therapies: Focus Individual
Answer: Pt needs + problems.
Rationale: Group and family therapies must prioritize the unique needs and identified problems of the patient or family
system to ensure effective and tailored interventions. This focus aligns with the core principle of client-centered care,
adapting therapeutic strategies to the specific context of those receiving treatment.
QUESTION 2
Group and family therapies: Goals Individual
Answer: Individual decisions
Productive life
Develop strong sense of self > Maslow.
Rationale: Group and family therapies aim to foster individual decision-making and the development of a productive life,
ultimately building a strong sense of self, aligning with Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
This approach emphasizes self-actualization and autonomy as core therapeutic outcomes.
QUESTION 3
Maslow Hierarchy of Needs Theory
Answer: Physiological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization.
Rationale: Maslow's hierarchy posits that human needs are arranged in a pyramid, with basic physiological and safety
needs requiring fulfillment before social, esteem, and ultimately self-actualization needs can be addressed. This ordered
progression represents the core principle of the theory.
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QUESTION 4
Group and family therapies: Focus Family
Answer: Family dynamics.
Rationale: Family therapy centers on understanding and modifying the patterns of interaction and communication among
family members to improve functioning. The core principle tested is that interventions within a family system target the
complex interplay of relationships and behaviors, known as family dynamics.
QUESTION 5
Group and family therapies: Group Focus
Answer: Helping pts develop functional satisfying relations within group setting.
Rationale: The primary goal of group therapy is to facilitate interpersonal learning and the development of healthier
relationships by exploring dynamics within the group itself. This focus on improving social functioning and satisfaction
directly addresses the core principles of group and family therapeutic modalities.
QUESTION 6
Areas of functioning: Dysfunction Blaming
Answer: Blame others for problems.
Rationale: Blaming is a defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own shortcomings or failures to external
factors or other people. This behavior reflects a failure to accept personal responsibility for actions and their consequences.
QUESTION 7
Areas of functioning: Dysfunction Manipulation
Answer: Lies + deceit to get what they want.
Rationale: Manipulation involves using dishonest tactics like lying and deception to achieve personal gain or control over
others. This behavior directly reflects the dysfunction described as manipulation in interpersonal functioning.
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