NSG 526 EXAM 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers

NSG 526 EXAM 1
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers

Question 1.
First Principle of Psychotherapy.

CORRECT ANSWER: Viewing a new patient as a whole person with a unique
personality and lifestyle, aiming to uncover personal strengths.


Question 2.
Second Principle of Psychotherapy.

CORRECT ANSWER: Requiring a good match between the patient and the
therapist, with strong rapport- building skills and communication at the
patient's level.


Question 3.
Common Myth in Psychotherapy.

CORRECT ANSWER: Psychologists can read minds,
(behavior is complex and the actual problem faced by the patient may differ
significantly from the one initially described).


Question 4.
Assessment of Readiness to Change.

CORRECT ANSWER: The therapist assessing each patient, being attentive to
signs of openness or resistance.


Question 5.
Patient's Desire for Change.

CORRECT ANSWER: The assumption that patients deeply desire change,
despite any resistance exhibited, and the importance of cultivating hope and
encouraging positive change.
• Role of the Patient in Change. CORRECT ANSWER: The patient being
responsible for initiating and implementing change, while the therapist
facilitates the process and provides support.


Question 6.
Belief in Growth Potential.

CORRECT ANSWER: Operating from the principle that each person has the
capacity for psychological growth, viewing problems as opportunities for
growth and believing in the potential for continuous improvement.

,Question 7.
Teaching Techniques and Procedures.

CORRECT ANSWER: Therapists teaching to help patients manage their issues,
such as:
relaxation exercises,
scheduling positive activities,
challenging negative thinking patterns, and
learning social skills.


Question 8.
Activation/Inhibition Coordination.

CORRECT ANSWER: Helping patients initiate positive actions and thoughts
while inhibiting blockages to change.


Question 9.
Hope in Psychotherapy.

CORRECT ANSWER: The necessity for patients and therapists to maintain
hope, especially when therapists understand their patients and therapy
scientifically.


Question 10.
Understanding Patients for Instilling Hope.

CORRECT ANSWER: Therapists who understand their patients and therapy
scientifically can better instill hope by providing appropriate support and
guidance.
• Four Core Principles in Ethical Reasoning in Healthcare. CORRECT ANSWER:
Autonomy, justice, beneficence, and nonmaleficence.


Question 11.
Fifth Core Principle in Ethical Reasoning Framework.

CORRECT ANSWER: Fidelity, added by Kitchener to the ethical reasoning
framework.


Question 12.
Foundational Principles in Ethical Guidelines for Counselors.

CORRECT ANSWER: Considered vital in ethical guidelines for counselors.

,Question 13.
Purpose of Reviewing Ethical Principles in Counseling.

CORRECT ANSWER: To clarify issues involved in a given situation.


Question 14.
Importance of Autonomy, Justice, Beneficence, Nonmaleficence, and Fidelity in
Counseling.

CORRECT ANSWER: Vital for establishing a healthy counseling relationship and
understanding conflicting issues.


Question 15.
Principle of Autonomy.

CORRECT ANSWER: Respect for independence and self-determination,
allowing individuals the freedom of choice and action.


Question 16.
Essence of the Autonomy Principle.

CORRECT ANSWER: Allowing individuals the freedom of choice and action, with
the importance of helping clients understand societal context and the ability
to make sound decisions.
• Justice in Ethical Counseling Practice. CORRECT ANSWER: Treating equals
equally and unequals unequally but in proportion to their relevant differences,
including providing accommodations and adaptations for individuals with
disabilities.


Question 17.
Beneficence in Counseling Practice.

CORRECT ANSWER: The counselor's responsibility to contribute to the welfare
of the client.


Question 18.
Nonmaleficence in Ethical Counseling Practice.

CORRECT ANSWER: The concept of not causing harm to others, often
summarized as 'do no harm,' reflecting the idea of not inflicting intentional
harm and not engaging in actions that risk harming others.


Question 19.
Fidelity in Counseling Ethics.

, CORRECT ANSWER: Loyalty, faithfulness, and honoring commitments within
the therapeutic relationship, ensuring trust and faith in the therapeutic
relationship, facilitating growth for the client.


Question 20.
Examining Ethical Dilemmas in Counseling.

CORRECT ANSWER: To understand how ethical principles apply to specific
cases, working through the steps of an ethical decision-making model,
typically involving seven steps and considering multiple perspectives.


Question 21.
Ethical Decision-Making Model.

CORRECT ANSWER: Involving seven steps, considering the worldview of clients
and others affected by the decision, and incorporating works by various
authors into the model.
• Importance of Multiple Perspectives in Ethical Decision-Making. CORRECT
ANSWER: To ensure fairness and inclusivity in the decision-making process.


Question 22.
First Step in the Ethical Decision-Making Model.

CORRECT ANSWER: Identifying the problem, gathering specific and objective
facts, and asking specific questions to clarify the ethical, legal, professional,
or clinical nature of the problem.


Question 23.
Second Step in the Ethical Decision-Making Model.

CORRECT ANSWER: Applying the ACA Code of Ethics, considering multicultural
perspectives and implications of technology, and proceeding with further
steps if the problem is not resolved.


Question 24.
Third Step in the Ethical Decision-Making Model.

CORRECT ANSWER: Determining the nature and dimensions of the dilemma,
examining the implications for foundational principles, reviewing relevant
professional literature, consulting with experienced counselors/supervisors,
and contacting professional associations.


Question 25.
Fourth Step in the Ethical Decision-Making Model.