NURS_6650_Final_Exam

NURS_6650_Final_Exam QUESTION/ANSWER 1 2 of 2 point 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 Answer: C. Have group members conduct a role play to practice making conversation  QUESTION/ANSWER 2 2 of 2 point 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 Answer: B. Talking excessively and inserting him- or herself into conversations even when they do not involve him or her  QUESTION/ANSWER 3 2 of 2 point 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/ANSWER 4 2 of 2 point 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/ANSWER 5 2 of 2 point 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 The daughter and Harold meet with the PMNHP, and the daughter explains that her father always appears mopey and withdrawn and refuses to do anything about it.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