NURS 6650 Final Exam
(Exam solutions, with updated multiple versions resources for 2022
Exams)
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
In a group therapy session for adolescents, a 15-year-old patient says
he has trouble making conversation with people he does not know
well. Based on the principle of development of socializing
techniques, what explicit approach might the PMHNP take?
Selected C.
Answer: Have group members conduct a role play to practice
making conversation
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
One group member is identified by the PMHNP as the monopolist of
the group. Which behavior does the PMHNP believe this member is
most likely to display?
Selected B.
Answer: Talking excessively and inserting him- or herself into
conversations even when they do not involve him or
her
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
During a first group therapy session, a member is outgoing and
participates actively. Based on this information, what is an
appropriate prediction about this group member by the PMHNP?
Selected Answer: B.
The member may be influential in the group.
, Question 4
1 out of 1 points
A 21-year-old client with narcissistic traits is noted to continuously
disrupt the group by speaking while others are speaking. It becomes
evident that the client is purposely disrupting the group and
decreasing the group’s productivity. What does the PMHNP identify
as a cause of the client’s behavior?
Selected Answer: A.
The client has a fear of losing his or her identity.
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
Harold Wyman is a 74-year-old man who is trying to mend a
relationship with his adult daughter. Based on his intake assessment,
the PMHNP believes that the father has depression. The daughter and
Harold meet with the PMNHP, and the daughter explains that her
father always appears mopey and withdrawn and refuses to do
anything about it. When asked, the father reports feeling sad all the
time. Which action will the PMNHP employ with Harold using the
interpersonal psychotherapy approach throughout the various
sessions?
Selected Answer: D.
All of the above
Question 6
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 A.
Answer: “How would you compare today’s meeting with
(Exam solutions, with updated multiple versions resources for 2022
Exams)
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
In a group therapy session for adolescents, a 15-year-old patient says
he has trouble making conversation with people he does not know
well. Based on the principle of development of socializing
techniques, what explicit approach might the PMHNP take?
Selected C.
Answer: Have group members conduct a role play to practice
making conversation
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
One group member is identified by the PMHNP as the monopolist of
the group. Which behavior does the PMHNP believe this member is
most likely to display?
Selected B.
Answer: Talking excessively and inserting him- or herself into
conversations even when they do not involve him or
her
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
During a first group therapy session, a member is outgoing and
participates actively. Based on this information, what is an
appropriate prediction about this group member by the PMHNP?
Selected Answer: B.
The member may be influential in the group.
, Question 4
1 out of 1 points
A 21-year-old client with narcissistic traits is noted to continuously
disrupt the group by speaking while others are speaking. It becomes
evident that the client is purposely disrupting the group and
decreasing the group’s productivity. What does the PMHNP identify
as a cause of the client’s behavior?
Selected Answer: A.
The client has a fear of losing his or her identity.
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
Harold Wyman is a 74-year-old man who is trying to mend a
relationship with his adult daughter. Based on his intake assessment,
the PMHNP believes that the father has depression. The daughter and
Harold meet with the PMNHP, and the daughter explains that her
father always appears mopey and withdrawn and refuses to do
anything about it. When asked, the father reports feeling sad all the
time. Which action will the PMNHP employ with Harold using the
interpersonal psychotherapy approach throughout the various
sessions?
Selected Answer: D.
All of the above
Question 6
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 A.
Answer: “How would you compare today’s meeting with
