NURS 6650 FINAL EXAM 1 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS (75/75 POINTS)

NURS 6650 FINAL EXAM 1 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS (75/75 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 Answer: D. “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 Answer: C. 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