NSG 526/ NSG526 Exam 2 V2 – Advanced
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice
2026/2027 | Wilkes | Latest Questions &
Verified Answers
In an "open group":
A) New members can join only at the start of the group session
B) No new members are allowed to join after the group begins
C) New members are added as others leave
D) The group has a fixed number of participants throughout
C) New members are added as others leave
Yoga primarily promotes which of the following?
A) Cardiovascular endurance
B) Relaxation and stress reduction
C) Increased muscle mass
D) Rapid weight loss
B) Relaxation and stress reduction
What is the most therapeutic response to a patient who missed their Tuesday appointment and
showed up for the next one?
A) "Why didn't you come on Tuesday? We were expecting you."
B) "You missed your appointment on Tuesday, I was wondering what happened?"
C) "It's important to keep all scheduled appointments to stay on track."
D) "I hope missing the appointment didn't cause any issues for you."
B) "You missed your appointment on Tuesday, I was wondering what happened?"
What is the most therapeutic response when a patient states she buys St. John's Wort from
Walgreens to ensure consistent dosage?
A) "That's great! It's good to know where your supplements come from."
B) "There's no dosage standard for St. John's Wort, so dosages may vary."
C) "Buying from a pharmacy doesn't guarantee the dosage."
D) "You should only buy supplements that are recommended by a healthcare provider."
B) "There's no dosage standard for St. John's Wort, so dosages may vary."
A college student who failed an important test says, "I'll never find a good job now." This
statement is an example of what?
A) All-or-nothing thinking
B) Overgeneralization
C) Cognitive distortion
D) Catastrophizing
C) Cognitive distortion
What is operant conditioning primarily characterized by?
A) Classical conditioning
B) Positive and negative reinforcement
C) Observational learning
D) Cognitive restructuring
B) Positive and negative reinforcement
In the situation where a lady expresses her embarrassment about stealing clothing and others
discuss their problems with law enforcement and the consequences they learned from each
other, this illustrates which therapeutic factor?
A) Imparting information
B) Universality
C) Altruism
D) Catharsis
B) Universality
How should the nurse assist a patient exhibiting dependent behavior to promote independence?
A) Make decisions for the patient to ensure their safety.
B) Encourage the patient to set small goals for independent tasks.
C) Provide constant supervision to prevent mistakes.
D) Discourage the patient from expressing their needs and desires..
B) Encourage the patient to set small goals for independent tasks
Which one of the following is the focus of interpersonal therapy?
A)Anxiety management
B)Belief systems
C)Faulty cognitions
D)Social interaction
D)Social interaction
A patient tells the psychiatric advanced practice nurseshe is going to try supplementing her
selectiveserotonin reuptake inhibitor with St. John's wort. Whichaction should the psychiatric
advanced practice nursetake first?a)Assess the patient for depression and risk for suicide.
b)Suggest that aromatherapy may produce even better results.
c)Advise her of the danger of serotonin syndrome.
d)Suggest she consider decreasing the dosage of her antidepressan
c)Advise her of the danger of serotonin syndrome.
Which of the following is not a technique used in cognitivetherapy?A)Reattribution
B)Role-playing
C)Abreaction
D)Developing alternatives
C)Abreaction
The psychiatric advanced practice nurse is developing the care plan for an 8-year-old child with
intermittent explosive disorder. Based on Piaget, which of the following goals would be
appropriate? The child will:
a) connect consequences of his behavior with the behavior itself.
b) generalize the consequences of his anger and aggression to different situations
c) identify situations in which he is likely to feel abandoned.
d) experience an increase in autonomous behavior.
a) connect consequences of his behavior with the behavior itself.
In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, it is often helpful to viewpeople as separate from their
problems and behaviors. Thisempowers them to make changes in their thought patternsand
behaviors. Which type of therapy would utilize thisapproach?
A)Psychoanalysis
B)Narrative Therapy
C)Strategic Therapy
D)Psychodynamic therapy
B)Narrative Therapy
Which theorist is considered the "father of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)"?
A) Carl Rogers
B) Sigmund Freud
C) Aaron Beck
D) Albert Ellis
C) Aaron Beck
Who developed the Cognitive Rational Emotive Theory and the Theory of Behavior Change?
A) Carl Rogers
B) Sigmund Freud
C) Albert Ellis
D) Aaron Beck
C) Albert Ellis
Which of the following best describes the concept of operant conditioning?
A) It focuses on the unconscious mind influencing behavior.
B) It involves voluntary behaviors learned through consequences, where reinforcement
increases the frequency of a behavior.
C) It emphasizes the role of cognitive processes in shaping behavior.
D) It explains behavior through observational learning and modeling.
B) It involves voluntary behaviors learned through consequences, where reinforcement
increases the frequency of a behavior
Who created the theory of operant conditioning
A) Ivan Pavlov
B) B.F. Skinner
C) Albert Bandura
D) John Watson
B) B.F. Skinner
Who is credited with identifying the 12 factors that make groups therapeutic?
A) Yalom
B) Rogers
C) Beck
D) Ellis
A) Yalom
Which therapeutic factor identified by Yalom refers to the recognition of shared experiences and
feelings among group members that helps remove a sense of isolation and validates their
experiences?
A) Altruism
B) Universality
C) Catharsis
D) Imparting information
B) Universality
Which therapeutic factor identified by Yalom describes the experience of group members
helping each other, which can enhance self-esteem and promote adaptive coping styles and
interpersonal skills?
A) Imparting information
B) Altruism
C) Catharsis
D) Cohesion
B) Altruism
Which therapeutic factor identified by Yalom refers to the inspiration and encouragement that
members in various stages of development or recovery can provide to one another?
A) Interpersonal learning
B) Universality
C) Instillation of hope
D) Catharsis
C) Instillation of hope
Which therapeutic factor identified by Yalom involves members learning factual information
from each other, such as details about treatment or access to services?
A) Altruism
B) Imparting information
C) Cohesion
D) Catharsis
Answer: B) Imparting information
Which therapeutic factor identified by Yalom refers to the process where group members
unconsciously identify the therapist and other members with their own family members,
allowing for insights into childhood experiences and learning to avoid repeating unhelpful
patterns?
A) Universality
B) Altruism
C) Corrective recapitulation of primary family experience
D) Catharsis
C) Corrective recapitulation of primary family experience
Which therapeutic factor describes how a group setting provides a safe and supportive
environment for members to take risks and develop socializing techniques?
A) Interpersonal learning
B) Cohesion
C) Development of socializing techniques
D) Universality
Answer: C) Development of socializing techniques
Which therapeutic factor identified by Yalom describes the process where group members
develop social skills by observing and imitating the behaviors of the therapist and other group
members?
A) Cohesion
B) Altruism
C) Imitating behavior
D) Catharsis
C) Imitating behavior
Which therapeutic factor is described as the primary therapeutic element from which all others
flow, emphasizing the instinctive need for belonging and the importance of personal
development in an interpersonal context?
A) Universality
B) Cohesiveness
C) Altruism
D) Imparting information
Answer: B) Cohesiveness
Which therapeutic factor identified by Yalom involves learning to take responsibility for one's
own life and the consequences of one's decisions?
A) Universality
B) Existential factors
C) Cohesiveness
D) Imparting information
Answer: B) Existential factors
Which therapeutic factor is defined as the experience of relief from emotional distress through
the free and uninhibited expression of emotion, often referred to as "getting things off our
chest"?
A) Universality
B) Altruism
C) Catharsis
D) Imparting information
Answer: C) Catharsis
Which therapeutic factor involves group members achieving greater self-awareness through
interactions with others, who provide feedback on the member's behavior and its impact on the
group?
A) Universality
B) Cohesiveness
C) Interpersonal learning
D) Corrective recapitulation of primary family experience
Answer: C) Interpersonal learning
Which therapeutic factor refers to achieving greater insight into the genesis of one's problems
and the unconscious motivations underlying one's behavior, overlapping with interpersonal
learning?
A) Self-understanding
B) Cohesiveness
C) Universality
D) Altruism
Answer: A) Self-understanding
What is considered the primary therapeutic factor of group therapy?
A) Universality
B) Catharsis
C) Cohesiveness
D) Interpersonal learning
Answer: C) Cohesiveness
A patient in a support group says, "I'm tired of being sick. Everyone always helps me, but I will
be glad when I can help someone else." This statement reflects:
A) Altruism
B) Universality
C) Cohesiveness
D) Corrective recapitulation
Answer: A) Altruism
Which patient would the group co-leaders determine is demonstrating Yalom's therapeutic
factor termed universality?
A) Patient A, who states he realizes he is not the only person who has a problem with loneliness
B) Patient B, who displays dysfunctional interaction patterns learned in his family of origin
C) Patient C, who states he finally feels a strong sense of belonging
D) Patient D, who openly expresses his anger about his work
Answer: A) Patient A, who states he realizes he is not the only person who has a problem with
loneliness.
Today's cognitive therapy owes its origins to many great thinkers and researchers, most notably
____________ and ____________, each of whom independently developed cognitive
approaches to the treatment of psychopathology.
A) Carl Rogers and Sigmund Freud
B) Albert Ellis and Aaron Beck
C) B.F. Skinner and John Watson
D) Ivan Pavlov and Albert Bandura
Answer: B) Albert Ellis and Aaron Beck
Who developed the cognitive model of depression and the concept that cognitive processing
distortions underlie psychological disorders?
A) Albert Ellis
B) Carl Rogers
C) Sigmund Freud
D) Aaron Beck
Answer: D) Aaron Beck
When leading a discussion about cognitive theories of mental health, a nursing instructor would
most appropriately mention the contributions of which of the following?
A) Aaron Beck and Albert Ellis
B) Kurt Lewin and Leon Festinger
C) John Watson and Joseph Wolpe
D) Alfred Adler and Carl Jung
Answer: A) Aaron Beck and Albert Ellis
According to Beck's theory, depression can develop, persist, and recur as a result of cognitive
structures called:
A) Schemas
B) Archetypes
C) Heuristics
D) Paradigms
Answer: A) Schemas
According to Beck et al. (1979), depression can be understood via schemas, cognitive errors, and
what else?
A) Positive reinforcement
B) Cognitive triad
C) Behavioral patterns
D) Emotional responses
Answer: B) Cognitive triad
What are the three components that make up Beck's cognitive triad?
A) Positive views of self, the world, and the future
B) Negative views of self, negative views of the world, and negative views of the future
C) Neutral views of self, the world, and the future
D) Negative views of others, positive views of self, and uncertain views of the future
Answer: B) Negative views of self, negative views of the world, and negative views of the future.
Which theories have roots in Greek Stoic philosophers?
A) Behavioral theories
B) Humanistic theories
C) Cognitive theories
D) Psychoanalytic theories
Answer: C) Cognitive theories
Which theory asserts that it is the way we think about a situation, rather than the situation itself,
that leads us to feel a particular emotion and behave in a particular way?
A) Behavioral theory
B) Humanistic theory
C) Cognitive theory
D) Psychoanalytic theory
Answer: C) Cognitive theory
What was developed by Aaron T. Beck and is based on the philosophy that people can learn to be
their own therapist, emphasizing the rearrangement of maladaptive processes of thinking,
perception, and attitudes through an active, time-limited approach?
A) Behavioral therapy
B) Humanistic therapy
C) Psychoanalytic therapy
D) Cognitive therapy
D) Cognitive therapy
Which of the following is a goal of cognitive rehabilitation therapy?
A) To change the way the patient perceives psychotic symptoms
B) To improve the patient's compliance with the medication schedule
C) To improve the patient's memory and thinking
D) To facilitate the patient's activities of daily living
C) To improve the patient's memory and thinking.
Which measure consistent with the use of cognitive therapy could the nurse incorporate into the
treatment plan of a chronically depressed patient?
A) Approach the patient with cheerful affect and optimistic remarks.
B) Ignore the patient's pessimistic statements; give attention for positive thinking.
C) Identify negative evaluations and challenge pessimistic beliefs.
D) Seek to uncover unconscious conflicts about significant relationships.
Answer: C) Identify negative evaluations and challenge pessimistic beliefs.
What is a tool developed by Beck that can be used to measure maladaptive emotions and beliefs,
specifically symptoms of depression, using a series of questions to provide a score?
A) Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale
B) Beck's Depression Inventory
C) Mini-Mental State Examination
D) State-Trait Anxiety Inventory
Answer: B) Beck's Depression Inventory.
What therapy is based on both cognitive psychology and behavioral theory and emphasizes the
important role of thinking in how we feel and what we do?
A) Psychodynamic therapy
B) Humanistic therapy
C) Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
D) Dialectical behavior therapy
Answer: C) Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is based on the scientific fact that our ________ cause our
feelings and behaviors, not external things, like people, situations, and events.
A) Emotions
B) Thoughts
C) Experiences
D) Memories
Answer: B) Thoughts.
true or false;
CBT is brief and time-limited
TRUE
The nurse is working with a patient with an anxiety disorder whose treatment includes cognitive
behavioral therapy. Which statement by the patient gives the nurse reason to assume that the
patient has an understanding of the basis of this type of therapy?
A) My abusive childhood has resulted in my overreaction to stress.
B) My delusional thoughts of extreme anxiety are what cause my panic attacks.
C) My brain chemistry causes me to overreact to common stress by getting so anxious.
D) I've learned to react to my daily stress by having anxious thoughts and panic attacks.
Answer: D) I've learned to react to my daily stress by having anxious thoughts and panic attacks
Long-term prognosis for eating disorders is improved dramatically when treatment includes
long-term cognitive-behavioral therapy. What statement provides the best explanation to the
patient for this component of the treatment plan?
A) This will help you identify a healthy, weight restoration diet.
B) Medication alone will not help you from relapsing back to your old habits.
C) In order to manage your disorder, you have to understand the root problems.
D) Prognosis has been proven to be much better with both medication and therapy.
Answer: C) In order to manage your disorder, you have to understand the root problems
Guidelines followed by the leader of a therapeutic group include focusing on recognizing
dysfunctional behavior and thinking patterns, followed by identifying and practicing more
adaptive alternate behaviors and thinking. Which theory is evident by this approach?
A) Behavioral
B) Interpersonal
C) Psychodynamic
D) Cognitive-behavioral
Answer: D) Cognitive-behavioral.
What type of cognitive-behavioral therapy views people as separate from their problems and
destructive behaviors, allowing clients to gain distance from their difficulties and see how these
issues might be helping or protecting them?
A) Traditional CBT
B) Solution-Focused Therapy
C) Narrative Therapy
D) Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Answer: C) Narrative Therapy.
What kind of therapy is primarily focused on providing emotional support, encouragement, and
validation during difficult life circumstances or psychological challenges?
A) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
B) Psychodynamic Therapy
C) Supportive Therapy
D) Humanistic Therapy
Answer: C) Supportive Therapy.
What therapy is a comprehensive cognitive-behavioral treatment aimed at individuals who see
little or no improvement with other therapy models, focusing on problem-solving and
acceptance-based strategies within a framework of dialectical methods?
A) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
B) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
C) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
D) Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Answer: C) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
The family of a child diagnosed with an impulse control disorder needs help to function
moreadaptively. Which aspect of the child's plan of care will be provided by an advanced
practice nurse rather than a staff nurse?
a. Leading an activity group
b. Providing positive feedback
c. Formulating nursing diagnosesd.
d. Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)
D. DBT
What type of therapy is a cognitive-behavioral approach aimed at treating individuals diagnosed
with borderline personality disorder or those who engage in self-destructive behavior or have
suicidal thoughts, helping them regulate emotions and cope with conflict, negative feelings, and
impulsivity?
A) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
B) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
C) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
D) Schema Therapy
Answer: C) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
What therapy is based on the assumption that changes in maladaptive behavior can occur
without insight into the underlying cause, and works best when directed at specific problems
with well-defined goals?
A) Psychodynamic Therapy
B) Behavioral Therapy
C) Humanistic Therapy
D) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Answer: B) Behavioral Therapy.
Which of the following are the four types of behavioral therapy commonly summarized by the
acronym MOSA?
A) Modeling, Operant Conditioning, Systematic Desensitization, Aversion Therapy
B) Mindfulness, Operant Conditioning, Supportive Therapy, Aversion Therapy
C) Modeling, Observational Learning, Systematic Desensitization, Acceptance Therapy
D) Motivational Interviewing, Operant Conditioning, Schema Therapy, Aversion Therapy
A) Modeling, Operant Conditioning, Systematic Desensitization, Aversion Therapy.
In which type of behavioral therapy does the nurse or therapist provide a role model for specific
identified behaviors, allowing the client to learn through imitation?
A) Operant Conditioning
B) Systematic Desensitization
C) Modeling
D) Aversion Therapy
Answer: C) Modeling.
This form of behavioral therapy is the basis for behavior modification and uses positive
reinforcement to increase desired behaviors.
A) Classical Conditioning
B) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
C) Operant Conditioning
D) Systematic Desensitization
Answer: C) Operant Conditioning.
This form of behavioral therapy is a behavior modification therapy that involves the
development of behavioral tasks customized to the client's specific fears; these tasks are
presented to the client while using learned relaxation techniques. What is this therapy called?
A) Aversion Therapy
B) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
C) Systematic Desensitization
D) Modeling
Answer: C) Systematic Desensitization
This form of therapy posits that psychiatric disorders are influenced by interpersonal
interactions and aims to reduce symptoms, particularly depression, by improving social
relationships. What is this therapy called?
A) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
B) Interpersonal Psychotherapy
C) Dialectical Behavior Therapy
D) Supportive Psychotherapy
Answer: B) Interpersonal Psychotherapy.
Who founded Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)?
A) Aaron Beck
B) Sigmund Freud
C) Adolph Meyer and Harry Stack Sullivan
D) Albert Ellis
C) Adolph Meyer and Harry Stack Sullivan
What are the four identified problem areas addressed in Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)?
A) Grief, role disputes, anxiety, and depression
B) Grief, role disputes, role transition, and interpersonal deficit
C) Substance abuse, role disputes, family conflict, and grief
D) Role transition, interpersonal deficit, social anxiety, and grief
Answer: B) Grief, role disputes, role transition, and interpersonal deficit.
What therapy utilizes naturally occurring events in the environment as rich learning
opportunities for clients?
A) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
B) Milieu Therapy
C) Psychoanalytic Therapy
D) Humanistic Therapy
Answer: B) Milieu Therapy.
Founder of milieu therapy?
Bruno Bettelheim
What therapy, sometimes referred to as in vivo exposure therapy, is a form of behavior therapy
used to treat phobias and anxiety disorders by exposing patients to their painful memories?
A) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
B) Prolonged Exposure Therapy
C) Flooding
D) Systematic Desensitization
Answer: C) Flooding.
Who created flooding therapy?
Thomas Stampfi
What behavioral treatment for phobias involves prolonged exposure to a feared stimulus to
maximize the opportunity for the conditioned fear response to be extinguished?
A) Systematic Desensitization
B) Flooding
C) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
D) Aversion Therapy
Answer: B) Flooding.
What is the primary purpose of a method where individuals with a common purpose come
together to give and receive feedback, facilitating changes to address identified problems?
A) Individual Therapy
B) Support Group
C) Group Therapy
D) Family Therapy
Answer: C) Group Therapy.
In group therapy, what term refers to all that is said in the group?
A) Group Process
B) Group Dynamics
C) Group Content
D) Group Norms
Answer: C) Group Content.
In group therapy, what term refers to the dynamics of interaction among the members,
including who talks to whom, facial expressions, and body language?
A) Group Content
B) Group Structure
C) Group Process
D) Group Cohesion
Answer: C) Group Process.
In group therapy, what term describes the recurring ideas or feelings expressed by members
that have a common thread, which the leader can clarify to help members recognize it more
fully?
A) Group Process
B) Group Theme
C) Group Content
D) Group Dynamics
Answer: B) Group Theme.
In group therapy, what term refers to the process of letting group members know how they
affect each other?
A) Group Process
B) Group Feedback
C) Group Dynamics
D) Group Theme
Answer: B) Group Feedback
In group therapy, what term refers to open disagreement among members, which is essential for
positive conflict resolution and successful outcomes?
A) Group Dynamics
B) Group Feedback
C) Group Conflict
D) Group Cohesion
Answer: C) Group Conflict.
What term describes a group in which a range of differences exists among members?
A) Homogeneous
B) Heterogeneous
C) Cohesive
D) Structured
Answer: B) Heterogeneous.
What term describes a group in which all members share central traits, such as gender or a
specific disorder?
A) Homogeneous group
B) Heterogeneous group
C) Support group
D) Mixed group
Answer: A) Homogeneous group.
What term describes a group in which membership is restricted and no new members are added
when members leave?
A) Open group
B) Closed group
C) Support group
D) Heterogeneous group
Answer: B) Closed group.
What type of group leadership style exerts control over the group and does not encourage much
interaction among members?
A) Laissez-faire
B) Democratic
C) Autocratic
D) Transformational
Answer: C) Autocratic.
What type of group leadership supports extensive group interaction in the process of problem
solving and is most common in group therapy?
A) Autocratic
B) Laissez-faire
C) Democratic
D) Directive
Answer: C) Democratic.
Answer: C) Democratic.
What type of group leader allows group members to behave in any way they choose and does not
attempt to control the group discussion?
A) Autocratic
B) Laissez-faire
C) Democratic
D) Directive
Answer: B) Laissez-faire
Answer: B) Laissez-faire
What are the three types of roles of group members in group therapy?
1. task roles 2. maintenance roles 3. individual roles
Which remark by a group participant would the nurse expect during the working stage ofgroup
therapy?
a. My problems are very personal and private. How do I know people in this group will not tell
others what you hear?
b. I have enjoyed this group. It's hard to believe that a few weeks ago I couldn't even bring
myself to talk here
.c. One thing everyone seems to have in common is that sometimes its hard to be honest with
those you love most.
d. I don't think I agree with your action. It might help you, but it seems like it would upset your
family.
d. I don't think I agree with your action. It might help you, but it seems like it would upset your
family.
A nurse, leading an inpatient group dealing with womens issues, identifies a patient who
isassuming the role of aggressor. Which behavior characterizes this role?
a. Attempting to manipulate others
b. Mediating conflicts and disagreements
c. Criticizing the contributions of others
d. Seeking a position between contending sides
c. Criticizing the contributions of others
Which of the following is true of individual therapy and group therapy?
A. Change takes place at the same rate for each patient in a group, whereas patients in individual
therapy may change at different rates
B. Both are within the scope of practice for nurses with bachelor's degrees
C. Group therapy takes into account the patient's relationships with others, whereas individual
therapy considers the patient in isolation
D. In both, the therapist engages the patient(s) in evaluation of the direction and effectiveness of
the therapeutic approach
D. In both, the therapist engages the patient(s) in evaluation of the direction and effectiveness of
the therapeutic approach
What is a form of integrative care that places the client at the center, focuses on prevention and
wellness, and addresses the client's physical, mental, and spiritual needs?
A. Conventional medicine
B. Palliative care
C. Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
D. Emergency care
Answer: C. Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
What organization supports fair and scientific evaluation of integrative therapies and
disseminates information to help healthcare providers make informed decisions about the safety
and appropriateness of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)?
A. World Health Organization (WHO)
B. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
C. American Medical Association (AMA)
D. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
B. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH
What is a key difference between Western medicine and complementary and alternative
medicine (CAM)?
A. Western medicine focuses on holistic healing, while CAM emphasizes disease treatment.
B. CAM relies on scientifically validated methods, whereas Western medicine does not.
C. Western medicine typically addresses symptoms and diseases through pharmaceuticals and
surgery, while CAM often focuses on prevention, wellness, and holistic approaches.
D. CAM is only practiced in non-Western cultures, while Western medicine is universal.
C. Western medicine typically addresses symptoms and diseases through pharmaceuticals and
surgery, while CAM often focuses on prevention, wellness, and holistic approaches.
What is the term for the use of external equipment or feedback methods that inform an
individual about their psychophysiological processes and state of arousal?
A. Neurofeedback
B. Biofeedback
C. Psychometrics
D. Psychotherapy
B. Biofeedback
A patient reports little change in her blood pressure even though she has been doing
thebiofeedback exercises stating that, The machine has not been successful. The nurse will
observethe next session being aware that:
A.) There are several different components that need to be mastered in order toachieve
successful biofeedback results.
B.) The machine is a critical component of biofeedback during all phases and itsresponse needs
to be monitored by a professional.
C.) A patients relaxation skills need to be excellent because muscle responses play a large role in
determining the success of biofeedback.
D. The patients mood and emotional stability affects ones ability to alterphysiological results
and thus affect positive results from biofeedback.
A. there are several different components that need to be mastered in order to achieve successful
biofeedback results
During a group therapy session, the nurse notices that one client is dominating the
conversation, leaving other participants silent. What technique should the nurse use to engage
the quieter members of the group?
a. Directly ask the over-talkative client to stop speaking.
b. Make an observation about the group's silence and invite others to share their thoughts.
c. Change the topic to something more lighthearted to encourage interaction.
d. Ignore the silence and allow the session to continue as it is.
Correct Answer: b. Make an observation about the group's silence and invite others to share
their thoughts.
What therapy requires consideration of the client's social, economic, and cultural status?
Mileu Therapy
Unrealistic and irrational beliefs cause many emotional problems. The purpose of _______
therapy is to identify an irrational belief and dispute it through active, philosophical,
confrontational therapy.
A. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
B. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
C. Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
D. Humanistic Therapy
Answer: B. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
An assumption of _______ therapy states that people make themselves sick anytime they
escalate a desire or preference into a demand or absolute must. (People become who they
become based on their beliefs).
A. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
B. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
C. Psychodynamic Therapy
D. Solution-Focused Therapy
Answer: B. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
who invented theory of cognitive development?
Piaget
What are the four stages of cognitive development according to Jean Piaget?
A) Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, Formal Operational
B) Preoperational, Operational, Post-operational, Logical
C) Sensory, Cognitive, Operational, Formal
D) Infancy, Childhood, Adolescence, Adulthood
Correct Answer: A) Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, Formal Operational
A) Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, Formal Operational
What is the first stage of cognitive development according to Jean Piaget?
A) Preoperational Stage
B) Sensorimotor Stage
C) Concrete Operational Stage
D) Formal Operational Stage
Correct Answer: B) Sensorimotor Stage .. key components - circular reactions, object
permanence
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NSG 526/ NSG526 Exam 2 V2 – Advanced
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice
2026/2027 | Wilkes | Latest Questions &
Verified Answers
In an "open group":
A) New members can join only at the start of the group session
B) No new members are allowed to join after the group begins
C) New members are added as others leave
D) The group has a fixed number of participants throughout
C) New members are added as others leave
Yoga primarily promotes which of the following?
A) Cardiovascular endurance
B) Relaxation and stress reduction
C) Increased muscle mass
D) Rapid weight loss
B) Relaxation and stress reduction
What is the most therapeutic response to a patient who missed their Tuesday appointment and
showed up for the next one?
A) "Why didn't you come on Tuesday? We were expecting you."
B) "You missed your appointment on Tuesday, I was wondering what happened?"
C) "It's important to keep all scheduled appointments to stay on track."
D) "I hope missing the appointment didn't cause any issues for you."
,B) "You missed your appointment on Tuesday, I was wondering what happened?"
What is the most therapeutic response when a patient states she buys St. John's Wort from
Walgreens to ensure consistent dosage?
A) "That's great! It's good to know where your supplements come from."
B) "There's no dosage standard for St. John's Wort, so dosages may vary."
C) "Buying from a pharmacy doesn't guarantee the dosage."
D) "You should only buy supplements that are recommended by a healthcare provider."
B) "There's no dosage standard for St. John's Wort, so dosages may vary."
A college student who failed an important test says, "I'll never find a good job now." This
statement is an example of what?
A) All-or-nothing thinking
B) Overgeneralization
C) Cognitive distortion
D) Catastrophizing
C) Cognitive distortion
What is operant conditioning primarily characterized by?
A) Classical conditioning
B) Positive and negative reinforcement
C) Observational learning
D) Cognitive restructuring
B) Positive and negative reinforcement
, In the situation where a lady expresses her embarrassment about stealing clothing and others
discuss their problems with law enforcement and the consequences they learned from each
other, this illustrates which therapeutic factor?
A) Imparting information
B) Universality
C) Altruism
D) Catharsis
B) Universality
How should the nurse assist a patient exhibiting dependent behavior to promote independence?
A) Make decisions for the patient to ensure their safety.
B) Encourage the patient to set small goals for independent tasks.
C) Provide constant supervision to prevent mistakes.
D) Discourage the patient from expressing their needs and desires..
B) Encourage the patient to set small goals for independent tasks
Which one of the following is the focus of interpersonal therapy?
A)Anxiety management
B)Belief systems
C)Faulty cognitions
D)Social interaction
D)Social interaction
A patient tells the psychiatric advanced practice nurseshe is going to try supplementing her
selectiveserotonin reuptake inhibitor with St. John's wort. Whichaction should the psychiatric
advanced practice nursetake first?a)Assess the patient for depression and risk for suicide.
b)Suggest that aromatherapy may produce even better results.