NURS 753 midterm Questions And
Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
Rationales 2026
The concept of multigenerational transmission process in family system therapy approach
means - CORRECT ANSWER-Dysfunction has been present for several generations
The lower the level of family adaptation, the more likely the development of a triangle refers to
Triangles; The level of differentiation of the parents is usually equal to the level of differentiation
for the entire family refers to nuclear family emotional system; Parents transmits their own level
of differentiation on the most susceptible child refers to family projection process.
Protect the person's______ when he or she is committed to a mental hospital - CORRECT
ANSWER-freedoms or rights
Mr Thomas is a 56 years old client you have been seeing for several weeks of therapy. While
discussing his current concerns of marital stress, he lies on the floor and assumes the fetal
position. This is most likely an example of - CORRECT ANSWER-Immature regressive defense
mechanism
A client is displaying low self esteem, poor self control, self-doubt, and a high level of
dependency. These behaviors indicate developmental failure of which of the following stages of
development - CORRECT ANSWER-Early childhood
Mrs. White has been in therapy for 3 months. She has shown much improvement in functioning
and insight. She is to discontinue therapy sessions within the next 2weeks. In today's session,
after discussing termination, she suddenly began to regress back to the original symptoms that
, brought her to treatment. She is now hesitant to be discharged and wants to continue therapy
as she continues to display increase regressive defense mechanisms. How will the PMHNP best
describe Mrs. White's behavior? - CORRECT ANSWER-A sign of normal resistance to termination
seen in the termination phase of therapy
T or F
Case management is not one of the roles and responsibilities of PMHNP. - CORRECT ANSWER-F
What are the four elements needed to be present for a malpractice lawsuit ? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Duty of care
Breach of stand of care
injury
injury must be related to breech of standard of care
Mrs. Jackson is voluntarily admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit. After 24 hours, she decides
that she wants to leave because she does not feel the facility can help her. What is the best
action by PMHNP that reflects the legal right of the client? - CORRECT ANSWER-Explain to client
that she's unable to leave until PMHNP has completed further assessment.
T or F
Notice of privacy practice and contract forms are useful legal forms to PMHNP planning to
perform therapy. - CORRECT ANSWER-T
Cognitive Behavioral therapy is a collaborative process of which of the following: - CORRECT
ANSWER-all of the above
Primary prevention care practices are an essential aspect of the PMHNP role. Which of the
following is the best example of a primary prevention care strategy for community behavioral
health? - CORRECT ANSWER-Parenting skilled classes for pregnant adolescents
Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
Rationales 2026
The concept of multigenerational transmission process in family system therapy approach
means - CORRECT ANSWER-Dysfunction has been present for several generations
The lower the level of family adaptation, the more likely the development of a triangle refers to
Triangles; The level of differentiation of the parents is usually equal to the level of differentiation
for the entire family refers to nuclear family emotional system; Parents transmits their own level
of differentiation on the most susceptible child refers to family projection process.
Protect the person's______ when he or she is committed to a mental hospital - CORRECT
ANSWER-freedoms or rights
Mr Thomas is a 56 years old client you have been seeing for several weeks of therapy. While
discussing his current concerns of marital stress, he lies on the floor and assumes the fetal
position. This is most likely an example of - CORRECT ANSWER-Immature regressive defense
mechanism
A client is displaying low self esteem, poor self control, self-doubt, and a high level of
dependency. These behaviors indicate developmental failure of which of the following stages of
development - CORRECT ANSWER-Early childhood
Mrs. White has been in therapy for 3 months. She has shown much improvement in functioning
and insight. She is to discontinue therapy sessions within the next 2weeks. In today's session,
after discussing termination, she suddenly began to regress back to the original symptoms that
, brought her to treatment. She is now hesitant to be discharged and wants to continue therapy
as she continues to display increase regressive defense mechanisms. How will the PMHNP best
describe Mrs. White's behavior? - CORRECT ANSWER-A sign of normal resistance to termination
seen in the termination phase of therapy
T or F
Case management is not one of the roles and responsibilities of PMHNP. - CORRECT ANSWER-F
What are the four elements needed to be present for a malpractice lawsuit ? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Duty of care
Breach of stand of care
injury
injury must be related to breech of standard of care
Mrs. Jackson is voluntarily admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit. After 24 hours, she decides
that she wants to leave because she does not feel the facility can help her. What is the best
action by PMHNP that reflects the legal right of the client? - CORRECT ANSWER-Explain to client
that she's unable to leave until PMHNP has completed further assessment.
T or F
Notice of privacy practice and contract forms are useful legal forms to PMHNP planning to
perform therapy. - CORRECT ANSWER-T
Cognitive Behavioral therapy is a collaborative process of which of the following: - CORRECT
ANSWER-all of the above
Primary prevention care practices are an essential aspect of the PMHNP role. Which of the
following is the best example of a primary prevention care strategy for community behavioral
health? - CORRECT ANSWER-Parenting skilled classes for pregnant adolescents
