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NURS 172 EXAM 1 Questions and Correct
Answers
Question: during a therapeutic group, which nursing action demonstrates
a laissez faire leadership style?
1. the nurse mandates that all group members reveal an embarrassing
personal situation
2. the nurse asks for a show of hands to determine group topic
preferences
3. the nurse sits silently as the group members stray from assigned topic
4. the nurse shuffles through papers to determine the facility policy on
length of group
Answer: The nurse sits silently as the group members stray from the
assigned topic
Question: during a community meeting, a nurse encourages clients to
present unit problems and discuss possible solutions. which type of
leadership style is the nurse demonstrating?
1. democratic
2. autocratic
3. laissez-faire
4. bureaucratic
Answer: democratic
Question: which situation should a nurse identify as an example of an
autocratic leadership style?
1. the president of sigma theta tau assigns members to committees to
research problems
Pretest - Stuvia US
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2. without facility input, the dean mandates that all course content be
delivered via the internet
3. during a community meeting, a nurse listens as clients generate
solutions
4. the student nurses' association advertises for candidates for president
Answer: without facility input, the dean mandates that all course content
be delivered via the internet
Question: a single, pregnant teen in a parenting class discloses her
ambivalence toward the pregnancy and the subsequent guilt that these
thoughts generate. a mother of three admits to having felt that way
herself. which of yalom's curative group factors does this illustrate?
1. imparting of info
2. instillation of hope
3. altruism
4. universality
Answer: universality
Question: a client diagnosed w alcohol use disorder experiences a first
relapse. during an AA meeting, another group member states "I relapsed
three times, but now have been sober for 15 years." which of yalom's
curative group factors does this illustrate?
1. imparting of info
2. instillation of hope
3. catharsis
4. universality
Answer: instillation of hope
Question: during a group discussion, members freely interact w
eachother. which member statement is an example of yalom's curative
group factor of imparting info?
Pretest - Stuvia US
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1. "I found a website explaining the different types of brain tumors and
their treatment"
2. "My brother also had a brain tumor and now is completely cured"
3. "I understand your fear and will be by your side during this time"
4. "My mother was also diagnosed w cancer of the brain"
Answer: "I found a web site explaining the different types of brain tumors
and their treatment"
Question: prayer group members at a local Baptist church are meeting
with a poor, homeless family whom they are supporting. which member
statement is an example of yalom's curative group factor of altruism?
1. "social services might be able to help you find a job"
2. "the last time we helped a family, they got back on their feet and
prospered"
3. "i can give you all my baby clothes for your little one"
4. "i can appreciate your situation. i had to declare bankruptcy last year"
Answer: ."I can give you all of my baby clothes for your little one"
Question: during an inpatient educational group, a client shouts "this
info is worthless. nothing you have said can help me" these statements
indicate to a nurse leader that the client is assuming which group role?
1. the group role of aggressor
2. the group role of initiator
3. the group role of gatekeeper
4. the group role of blocker
Answer: the group role of aggressor
Question: during a group session, which client statement demonstrates
that the group has progressed to the middle or working phase of group
development?
Pretest - Stuvia US
NURS 172 EXAM 1 Questions and Correct
Answers
Question: during a therapeutic group, which nursing action demonstrates
a laissez faire leadership style?
1. the nurse mandates that all group members reveal an embarrassing
personal situation
2. the nurse asks for a show of hands to determine group topic
preferences
3. the nurse sits silently as the group members stray from assigned topic
4. the nurse shuffles through papers to determine the facility policy on
length of group
Answer: The nurse sits silently as the group members stray from the
assigned topic
Question: during a community meeting, a nurse encourages clients to
present unit problems and discuss possible solutions. which type of
leadership style is the nurse demonstrating?
1. democratic
2. autocratic
3. laissez-faire
4. bureaucratic
Answer: democratic
Question: which situation should a nurse identify as an example of an
autocratic leadership style?
1. the president of sigma theta tau assigns members to committees to
research problems
Pretest - Stuvia US
,2
2. without facility input, the dean mandates that all course content be
delivered via the internet
3. during a community meeting, a nurse listens as clients generate
solutions
4. the student nurses' association advertises for candidates for president
Answer: without facility input, the dean mandates that all course content
be delivered via the internet
Question: a single, pregnant teen in a parenting class discloses her
ambivalence toward the pregnancy and the subsequent guilt that these
thoughts generate. a mother of three admits to having felt that way
herself. which of yalom's curative group factors does this illustrate?
1. imparting of info
2. instillation of hope
3. altruism
4. universality
Answer: universality
Question: a client diagnosed w alcohol use disorder experiences a first
relapse. during an AA meeting, another group member states "I relapsed
three times, but now have been sober for 15 years." which of yalom's
curative group factors does this illustrate?
1. imparting of info
2. instillation of hope
3. catharsis
4. universality
Answer: instillation of hope
Question: during a group discussion, members freely interact w
eachother. which member statement is an example of yalom's curative
group factor of imparting info?
Pretest - Stuvia US
, 3
1. "I found a website explaining the different types of brain tumors and
their treatment"
2. "My brother also had a brain tumor and now is completely cured"
3. "I understand your fear and will be by your side during this time"
4. "My mother was also diagnosed w cancer of the brain"
Answer: "I found a web site explaining the different types of brain tumors
and their treatment"
Question: prayer group members at a local Baptist church are meeting
with a poor, homeless family whom they are supporting. which member
statement is an example of yalom's curative group factor of altruism?
1. "social services might be able to help you find a job"
2. "the last time we helped a family, they got back on their feet and
prospered"
3. "i can give you all my baby clothes for your little one"
4. "i can appreciate your situation. i had to declare bankruptcy last year"
Answer: ."I can give you all of my baby clothes for your little one"
Question: during an inpatient educational group, a client shouts "this
info is worthless. nothing you have said can help me" these statements
indicate to a nurse leader that the client is assuming which group role?
1. the group role of aggressor
2. the group role of initiator
3. the group role of gatekeeper
4. the group role of blocker
Answer: the group role of aggressor
Question: during a group session, which client statement demonstrates
that the group has progressed to the middle or working phase of group
development?
Pretest - Stuvia US
