PNLE PRACTICE QUESTIONS Latest Version 2024/2025 Expert-Verified Q&As

1. Anxiety is caused by: A. an objective threat B. a subjectively perceived threat C. hostility turned to the self D. masked depression Answer: (B) a subjectively perceived threat Anxiety is caused by a subjectively perceived threat A. Fear is caused by an objective threat C. A depressed client internalizes hostility D. Mania is due to masked depression 1. Clients who are suspicious primarily use projection for which purpose: A. deny reality B. to deal with feelings and thoughts that are not acceptable C. to show resentment towards others D. manipulate others Answer: (B) to deal with feelings and thoughts that are not acceptable Projection is a defense mechanism where one attributes ones feelings and inadequacies to others to reduce anxiety. A. This is not true in all instances of projection C and D. This focuses on the self rather than others 1. Crisis intervention carried out to the client has this primary goal: A. Assist the client to express her feelings B. Help her identify her resources C. Support her adaptive coping skills D. Help her return to her pre-rape level of function