NSG 526 EXAM 2 2026/2027 | NURSING COURSE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | EXAM-FO…
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NSG 526 Exam 2 2026/2027 |
Nursing Course Questions &
Answers | Exam-Focused
Assessment Review
(Rationales)
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales 100 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 100 nursing course questions with their correct answers and
detailed rationales, offering a comprehensive review of therapeutic nursing concepts. It is
suitable for study, course review, and certification preparation in advanced nursing
practice.
TOPICS
Group Therapy Dynamics Q1–Q26
Therapeutic Leadership & Roles Q27–Q33
Cognitive Behavioral Therapies Q34–Q50
Attachment Theory Q51–Q68
Milieu Therapy Q69–Q76
Complementary & Alternative Medicine Q77–Q85
Behavioral Therapies Q86–Q93
Yalom & Existential Factors Q94–Q94
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, Strategic & Family Therapy Q95–Q100
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 100
Group Therapy primary purpose
RESPONSE
The primary purpose of group therapy is to facilitate changes by the patient to address
identified problems.
RATIONALE
Group therapy aims to foster patient-driven modifications in behavior and cognition to resolve
specific issues. This process leverages the group dynamic to support individual growth and
problem-solving. The nurse's role is to guide this facilitated change.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 100
A technique for dealing with an over talkative client and silence from other participants in a
group during therapy
RESPONSE
make an observation about the group's silence and invite the others to comment
RATIONALE
This therapeutic technique addresses group dynamics by acknowledging the implicit
communication of silence. It directly engages less verbal members, fostering broader participation
and preventing monopolization by one individual, which is key to effective group processing.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 100
Universality
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, RESPONSE
Yaslom: The recognition of shared experiences and feelings among group members and that
these may be widespread or universal human concerns, serves to remove a group member's
sense of isolation, validate their experiences, and raise self-esteem.
RATIONALE
The therapeutic factor of universality in group therapy addresses the shared human experience of
individuals within the group. Recognizing that others face similar struggles validates personal
feelings and experiences, thereby reducing feelings of isolation. This validation and shared
connection can significantly enhance a member's self-esteem.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 100
Altruism
RESPONSE
Yaslom: The group is a place where members can help each other, and the experience of being
able to give something to another person can lift the member's self esteem and help develop
more adaptive coping styles and interpersonal skills.
RATIONALE
This therapeutic group factor involves members providing support and assistance to one another.
The act of helping others enhances an individual's self-worth and fosters the development of
healthier coping mechanisms and improved interpersonal abilities. This reciprocal support is a
cornerstone of effective group therapy.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 100
Instillation of hope
RESPONSE
Yaslom: In a mixed group that has members at various stages of development or recovery, a
member can be inspired and encouraged by another member who has overcome the problems
with which they are still struggling.
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, RATIONALE
The instillation of hope is a therapeutic factor in group therapy where individuals gain
encouragement by observing others who have successfully navigated similar challenges.
Witnessing a peer's progress, especially in mixed-stage groups, validates the possibility of
recovery and fosters optimism. This shared experience demonstrates that overcoming difficulties
is achievable.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 100
Imparting information
RESPONSE
Yaslom: While this is not strictly speaking a psychotherapeutic process, members often report
that it has been very helpful to learn factual information from other members in the group, for
example, about their treatment or about access to services.
RATIONALE
Learning factual information from peers within a group setting, termed "Yaslom," can be highly
beneficial. This exchange of knowledge, particularly regarding treatment or service access,
enhances members' understanding and coping mechanisms. It serves as a valuable adjunct to
formal psychotherapeutic processes.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 100
Corrective recapitulation of primary family experience
RESPONSE
Yaslom: Members often unconsciously identify the group therapist and other group members
with their own parents and siblings in a process that is a form of transference specific to group
psychotherapy. The therapist's interpretations can help group members gain understanding of
the impact of childhood experiences on their personality, and they may learn to avoid
unconsciously repeating unhelpful past interactive patterns in present-day relationships.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 100
Development of socializing techniques
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NSG 526 Exam 2 2026/2027 |
Nursing Course Questions &
Answers | Exam-Focused
Assessment Review
(Rationales)
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales 100 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 100 nursing course questions with their correct answers and
detailed rationales, offering a comprehensive review of therapeutic nursing concepts. It is
suitable for study, course review, and certification preparation in advanced nursing
practice.
TOPICS
Group Therapy Dynamics Q1–Q26
Therapeutic Leadership & Roles Q27–Q33
Cognitive Behavioral Therapies Q34–Q50
Attachment Theory Q51–Q68
Milieu Therapy Q69–Q76
Complementary & Alternative Medicine Q77–Q85
Behavioral Therapies Q86–Q93
Yalom & Existential Factors Q94–Q94
Page 1
, Strategic & Family Therapy Q95–Q100
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 100
Group Therapy primary purpose
RESPONSE
The primary purpose of group therapy is to facilitate changes by the patient to address
identified problems.
RATIONALE
Group therapy aims to foster patient-driven modifications in behavior and cognition to resolve
specific issues. This process leverages the group dynamic to support individual growth and
problem-solving. The nurse's role is to guide this facilitated change.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 100
A technique for dealing with an over talkative client and silence from other participants in a
group during therapy
RESPONSE
make an observation about the group's silence and invite the others to comment
RATIONALE
This therapeutic technique addresses group dynamics by acknowledging the implicit
communication of silence. It directly engages less verbal members, fostering broader participation
and preventing monopolization by one individual, which is key to effective group processing.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 100
Universality
Page 2
, RESPONSE
Yaslom: The recognition of shared experiences and feelings among group members and that
these may be widespread or universal human concerns, serves to remove a group member's
sense of isolation, validate their experiences, and raise self-esteem.
RATIONALE
The therapeutic factor of universality in group therapy addresses the shared human experience of
individuals within the group. Recognizing that others face similar struggles validates personal
feelings and experiences, thereby reducing feelings of isolation. This validation and shared
connection can significantly enhance a member's self-esteem.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 100
Altruism
RESPONSE
Yaslom: The group is a place where members can help each other, and the experience of being
able to give something to another person can lift the member's self esteem and help develop
more adaptive coping styles and interpersonal skills.
RATIONALE
This therapeutic group factor involves members providing support and assistance to one another.
The act of helping others enhances an individual's self-worth and fosters the development of
healthier coping mechanisms and improved interpersonal abilities. This reciprocal support is a
cornerstone of effective group therapy.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 100
Instillation of hope
RESPONSE
Yaslom: In a mixed group that has members at various stages of development or recovery, a
member can be inspired and encouraged by another member who has overcome the problems
with which they are still struggling.
Page 3
, RATIONALE
The instillation of hope is a therapeutic factor in group therapy where individuals gain
encouragement by observing others who have successfully navigated similar challenges.
Witnessing a peer's progress, especially in mixed-stage groups, validates the possibility of
recovery and fosters optimism. This shared experience demonstrates that overcoming difficulties
is achievable.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 100
Imparting information
RESPONSE
Yaslom: While this is not strictly speaking a psychotherapeutic process, members often report
that it has been very helpful to learn factual information from other members in the group, for
example, about their treatment or about access to services.
RATIONALE
Learning factual information from peers within a group setting, termed "Yaslom," can be highly
beneficial. This exchange of knowledge, particularly regarding treatment or service access,
enhances members' understanding and coping mechanisms. It serves as a valuable adjunct to
formal psychotherapeutic processes.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 100
Corrective recapitulation of primary family experience
RESPONSE
Yaslom: Members often unconsciously identify the group therapist and other group members
with their own parents and siblings in a process that is a form of transference specific to group
psychotherapy. The therapist's interpretations can help group members gain understanding of
the impact of childhood experiences on their personality, and they may learn to avoid
unconsciously repeating unhelpful past interactive patterns in present-day relationships.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 100
Development of socializing techniques
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