NSG 526 EXAM 1 -WILKES UNIVERSITY |ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A nurse practitioner (NP) is discussing their role and responsibilities with a colleague. The
colleague asks, "What determines the scope of practice for nurse practitioners?" What is
the best response?
A) National guidelines set by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
B) The medical board's regulations
C) The scope of practice is uniform across all states
D) The scope of practice is determined by the laws and regulations of the state in which the
NP practices
CORRECT ANSWER
D) The scope of practice is determined by the laws and regulations of the state in which
the NP practices
Question 2
A patient reports experiencing auditory hallucinations. The nurse practitioner understands
that these symptoms are most likely associated with dysfunction in which part of the
brain?
A) Frontal lobe
B) Parietal lobe
C) Temporal lobe
D) Occipital lobe
CORRECT ANSWER
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, C) Temporal lobe
Question 3
A client becomes agitated during a therapy session after recounting an argument with
their sibling at dinner. While discussing the incident, the client suddenly raises their voice
and begins yelling at the therapist.
What defense mechanism is the client most likely demonstrating?
A) Projection
B) Countertransference
C) Displacement
D) Transference
CORRECT ANSWER
D) Transference
Question 4
A patient consistently engages in behaviors that are problematic but expresses no
awareness or concern about changing these behaviors. According to the stages of change
model, which stage is this patient most likely in?
A) Precontemplation
B) Contemplation
C) Action
D) Maintenance
CORRECT ANSWER
A) Precontemplation
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, Question 5
Which nursing theorist developed the Interpersonal Relations Theory, which emphasizes
the nurse-patient relationship as a foundation for nursing practice and identifies phases
such as orientation, working, and termination?
A) Jean Watson
B) Hildegard Peplau
C) Florence Nightingale
D) Dorothea Orem
CORRECT ANSWER
B) Hildegard Peplau
Question 6
A patient becomes visibly upset during a session. Which of the following therapeutic
communication techniques would be most appropriate for the nurse practitioner to use?
A) "Tell me what it is that is upsetting you so I can understand you more."
B) "Calm down, everything will be okay."
C) "You shouldn't be so upset; it isn't that serious."
D) "Let's move on to another topic for now."
CORRECT ANSWER
A) "Tell me what it is that is upsetting you so I can understand you more."
Question 7
During a therapy session, a patient acts seductively and asks the nurse practitioner out for
dinner. As a professional response, the nurse practitioner should:
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QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A nurse practitioner (NP) is discussing their role and responsibilities with a colleague. The
colleague asks, "What determines the scope of practice for nurse practitioners?" What is
the best response?
A) National guidelines set by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
B) The medical board's regulations
C) The scope of practice is uniform across all states
D) The scope of practice is determined by the laws and regulations of the state in which the
NP practices
CORRECT ANSWER
D) The scope of practice is determined by the laws and regulations of the state in which
the NP practices
Question 2
A patient reports experiencing auditory hallucinations. The nurse practitioner understands
that these symptoms are most likely associated with dysfunction in which part of the
brain?
A) Frontal lobe
B) Parietal lobe
C) Temporal lobe
D) Occipital lobe
CORRECT ANSWER
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, C) Temporal lobe
Question 3
A client becomes agitated during a therapy session after recounting an argument with
their sibling at dinner. While discussing the incident, the client suddenly raises their voice
and begins yelling at the therapist.
What defense mechanism is the client most likely demonstrating?
A) Projection
B) Countertransference
C) Displacement
D) Transference
CORRECT ANSWER
D) Transference
Question 4
A patient consistently engages in behaviors that are problematic but expresses no
awareness or concern about changing these behaviors. According to the stages of change
model, which stage is this patient most likely in?
A) Precontemplation
B) Contemplation
C) Action
D) Maintenance
CORRECT ANSWER
A) Precontemplation
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, Question 5
Which nursing theorist developed the Interpersonal Relations Theory, which emphasizes
the nurse-patient relationship as a foundation for nursing practice and identifies phases
such as orientation, working, and termination?
A) Jean Watson
B) Hildegard Peplau
C) Florence Nightingale
D) Dorothea Orem
CORRECT ANSWER
B) Hildegard Peplau
Question 6
A patient becomes visibly upset during a session. Which of the following therapeutic
communication techniques would be most appropriate for the nurse practitioner to use?
A) "Tell me what it is that is upsetting you so I can understand you more."
B) "Calm down, everything will be okay."
C) "You shouldn't be so upset; it isn't that serious."
D) "Let's move on to another topic for now."
CORRECT ANSWER
A) "Tell me what it is that is upsetting you so I can understand you more."
Question 7
During a therapy session, a patient acts seductively and asks the nurse practitioner out for
dinner. As a professional response, the nurse practitioner should:
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