NURS 6650 FINAL EXAM 1 – QUESTION AND
ANSWERS (75/75 POINTS)
Status Completed
Attempt Score 67 out of 75 points
Time Elapsed 1 hour, 54 minutes out of 2 hours
Results Displayed Submitted Answers
• Question 1
0 out of 0 points
When completing this exam, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct including the
expectations for academic integrity?
Selected Answer: Yes
• Question 2
1 out of 1 points
One member of a therapy group had been quiet for the first several sessions. The
member revealed to the other members feeling of depression and emptiness. This
week, the member was full of energy and talking very quickly. The member became
irritated with another member tried to interrupt, started yelling, and then broke into a
fit of laughter. Based on the situation, what can the PMHNP determine about the
member?
Selected Answer: B.
The member is exhibiting bipolar behaviors.
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP conducts a specialized individual interview with a patient named Sandy.
During this interview, Sandy expresses her want of the other members to like her,
and she has a deep dread for the first group meeting. How does the PMHNP
correctly interpret Sandy’s interpersonal circumplex?
Selected Answer: B.
Sandy is likely to view members of the group as friendly.
• Question 4
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP has been holding group therapy sessions for several weeks and notices
that a patient is timid and predictable in his or her responses. When the patient does
speak, he or she avoids saying anything to contradict anyone in the group. Based on
this information, what is an appropriate question the PMHNP should ask herself?
, Selected D.
Answer: “What can I do to help the patient emerge from this protective
shell?”
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
When discussing the role of the consultant in the parenting group session, Dr.
Carlson explains that the consultant should use several skills in order to help keep
the group going and should enable group members to become very engaged with
one another. The consultant should use all of the following skills to achieve this,
except:
Selected C.
Answer: Achieving the pre-determined agenda by manipulating questions
and session content
• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
During an initial screening session, the PMHNP is considering a patient for group
therapy. The patient is recently divorced and says he is lonely and depressed. What
is the best referral by the PMHNP?
Selected Answer: C.
Brief, problem-oriented group therapy
• Question 7
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is leading a group therapy session for patients with substance abuse
problems. After a productive session in which all members participated, the following
week was not as productive. In order to help the group members assume
responsibility for evaluating the meeting, what is an appropriate comment for the
PMHNP to make?
Selected Answer: A.
“How would you compare today’s meeting with last week’s?”
• Question 8
0 out of 1 points
Following the PMHNP’s cancellation of a group session, he or she notices a
decrease in compliance and attendance within the group. What does the PMHNP
identify as the group’s reason for noncompliance?
Answer: B
A. The group did not expect to have time off, so it may take up to a month to get back into a
routine.
B. The group members may believe that the group is not important to the PMHNP.
C. The PMHNP's absence gave the members a reason to also be absent.
D. The group members feel let down, because the PMHNP cancelled a meeting.
, Selected C.
Answer: The PMHNP’s absence gave the members a reason to also be
absent.
• Question 9
1 out of 1 points
A client has attended five group therapy sessions yet has not engaged verbally with
others in the group. The PMHNP has identified the client as a “silent member.” Which
statement is true about silent members as related to group therapy?
Selected D.
Answer: Silent members usually will hinder the group while hindering their
own growth within the group.
• Question 10
1 out of 1 points
For several months, a patient in group therapy always participated in conversation
but only shared positive stories about her own life. During the next session, she
finally confessed that she has been depressed and cutting herself. What is the best
response by the PMHNP?
Selected C.
Answer: “You must feel comfortable with the group now to share this with
us.”
• Question 11
1 out of 1 points
A 14-year-old girl named Laura and her parents are meeting with a PMHNP. The
parents explain why they are there by saying, “Laura has been unhappy since she
moved to a new school. She has been moody and often talks back to us.” Laura sits
quietly and looks uncomfortable. Which is the best response by the PMHNP?
Selected Answer: C.
“Laura, can you explain from your perspective why you are here?”
• Question 12
1 out of 1 points
Members of a therapy group have been meeting for several weeks. While a member
named Margaret is talking about how her spouse ignores her when she tries to tell
him what to do, another member named Nicole interrupts and says, “Maybe he thinks
you are being bossy.” Margaret replies by saying, “At least I’m not an alcoholic like
you are!” What is an appropriate response by the PMHNP?
Selected Answer: D.
All of the above
• Question 13
1 out of 1 points
ANSWERS (75/75 POINTS)
Status Completed
Attempt Score 67 out of 75 points
Time Elapsed 1 hour, 54 minutes out of 2 hours
Results Displayed Submitted Answers
• Question 1
0 out of 0 points
When completing this exam, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct including the
expectations for academic integrity?
Selected Answer: Yes
• Question 2
1 out of 1 points
One member of a therapy group had been quiet for the first several sessions. The
member revealed to the other members feeling of depression and emptiness. This
week, the member was full of energy and talking very quickly. The member became
irritated with another member tried to interrupt, started yelling, and then broke into a
fit of laughter. Based on the situation, what can the PMHNP determine about the
member?
Selected Answer: B.
The member is exhibiting bipolar behaviors.
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP conducts a specialized individual interview with a patient named Sandy.
During this interview, Sandy expresses her want of the other members to like her,
and she has a deep dread for the first group meeting. How does the PMHNP
correctly interpret Sandy’s interpersonal circumplex?
Selected Answer: B.
Sandy is likely to view members of the group as friendly.
• Question 4
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP has been holding group therapy sessions for several weeks and notices
that a patient is timid and predictable in his or her responses. When the patient does
speak, he or she avoids saying anything to contradict anyone in the group. Based on
this information, what is an appropriate question the PMHNP should ask herself?
, Selected D.
Answer: “What can I do to help the patient emerge from this protective
shell?”
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
When discussing the role of the consultant in the parenting group session, Dr.
Carlson explains that the consultant should use several skills in order to help keep
the group going and should enable group members to become very engaged with
one another. The consultant should use all of the following skills to achieve this,
except:
Selected C.
Answer: Achieving the pre-determined agenda by manipulating questions
and session content
• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
During an initial screening session, the PMHNP is considering a patient for group
therapy. The patient is recently divorced and says he is lonely and depressed. What
is the best referral by the PMHNP?
Selected Answer: C.
Brief, problem-oriented group therapy
• Question 7
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is leading a group therapy session for patients with substance abuse
problems. After a productive session in which all members participated, the following
week was not as productive. In order to help the group members assume
responsibility for evaluating the meeting, what is an appropriate comment for the
PMHNP to make?
Selected Answer: A.
“How would you compare today’s meeting with last week’s?”
• Question 8
0 out of 1 points
Following the PMHNP’s cancellation of a group session, he or she notices a
decrease in compliance and attendance within the group. What does the PMHNP
identify as the group’s reason for noncompliance?
Answer: B
A. The group did not expect to have time off, so it may take up to a month to get back into a
routine.
B. The group members may believe that the group is not important to the PMHNP.
C. The PMHNP's absence gave the members a reason to also be absent.
D. The group members feel let down, because the PMHNP cancelled a meeting.
, Selected C.
Answer: The PMHNP’s absence gave the members a reason to also be
absent.
• Question 9
1 out of 1 points
A client has attended five group therapy sessions yet has not engaged verbally with
others in the group. The PMHNP has identified the client as a “silent member.” Which
statement is true about silent members as related to group therapy?
Selected D.
Answer: Silent members usually will hinder the group while hindering their
own growth within the group.
• Question 10
1 out of 1 points
For several months, a patient in group therapy always participated in conversation
but only shared positive stories about her own life. During the next session, she
finally confessed that she has been depressed and cutting herself. What is the best
response by the PMHNP?
Selected C.
Answer: “You must feel comfortable with the group now to share this with
us.”
• Question 11
1 out of 1 points
A 14-year-old girl named Laura and her parents are meeting with a PMHNP. The
parents explain why they are there by saying, “Laura has been unhappy since she
moved to a new school. She has been moody and often talks back to us.” Laura sits
quietly and looks uncomfortable. Which is the best response by the PMHNP?
Selected Answer: C.
“Laura, can you explain from your perspective why you are here?”
• Question 12
1 out of 1 points
Members of a therapy group have been meeting for several weeks. While a member
named Margaret is talking about how her spouse ignores her when she tries to tell
him what to do, another member named Nicole interrupts and says, “Maybe he thinks
you are being bossy.” Margaret replies by saying, “At least I’m not an alcoholic like
you are!” What is an appropriate response by the PMHNP?
Selected Answer: D.
All of the above
• Question 13
1 out of 1 points
