1. During a multifamily support group, a client says, “I feel sad that I will never
have a good marriage like each of my siblings do.” Which of the following is an
appropriate response by the nurse to facilitate group discussion of this issue?
WOULD ANYONE ELSE LIKE TO TALK ABOUT SIMILAR FEELINGS
2. The nurse is leading a group therapy session with a client who has bipolar
disorder and repeatedly attempts to monopolize the session. The nurse has
thanked the client for their input but reminded them that others need to have an
opportunity to contribute. After a few minutes, the client repeats the same
behavior. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform to manage this
client’s behavior?
SUGGEST THE CLIENT LIMIT THEIR SUGGESTIONS TO 2 TO 3 PER SESSION
3. The nurse is leading a new self-esteem group. Which of the following
interventions by the nurse is best assuring mutual respect within the group?
DESCRIBE THE IMPORTANCE OF TREATING EACH OTHER WITH
CONSIDERATION AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH SESSION
4. The nurse and client are in the termination phase of the nurse-client
relationship. Which interventions from the box below occur during this phase?
1,6(SUMMARIZE PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS, SUMMARIZE INSIGHTS
ACHIEVED)
5. The nurse is leading a group session and observes a member rubbing their
head roughly. The nurse states, “I noticed you rubbing your head. Can you tell
me how you feel right now?” Which of the following communications techniques
is the nurse demonstrating?
REFLECTION
6. The nurse educator is developing a coping skills group for the mental health
unit. The nurse educator understands that during the planning phase, the 1st step
in the group development process is to
IDENTIFY THE NAME, OBJECTIVES, AND DESIRED OUTCOMES OF THE GROUP
7. Following a therapeutic group session, the nurse hears a client say to another, “I
never thought that other people had the same problems that I have.” The nurse
understands that this statement reflects which of the following therapeutic
factors?
UNIVERSALITY
, 8. The nurse is caring for a group of clients on a mental health unit. The nurse
overhears one client telling the other clients that, “the doctor on day shift can
stand me.” Which of the following defense mechanisms is the client using?
PROJECTION
9. The crisis nurse is developing a risk assessment questionnaire to administer to
client in the event of a natural disaster. Which of the following questions has the
highest priority on the assessment questionnaire?
HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT ENDING YOUR LIFE IN THE PAST?
10.The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a crisis. The client states,
“I have no control over this. I cannot do anything.” Which of the following is the
priority question for the nurse to ask?
HOW HAVE YOU DEALT WITH SIMILAR SITUATIONS IN THE PAST?
11. The nurse is working with a client who has OCD. The client states, “I am
confused. If I have OCD, why am I receiving information about anxiety?” Which of
the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
ANXIETY MAY CAUSE PEOPLE TO HAVE OCD
12.The nurse is teaching a client about strategies to reduce stress & anxiety.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates a correct
understanding of the teaching?
“WHEN I FEEL STRESSED, I WILL FOCUS ON SELF-DIRECTED GUIDED
IMAGERY.”
13.The nurse is caring for a client who is getting ready to move their parent into a
skilled nursing facility. The client reports difficulty sleeping and headaches. The
client is worried about how their parent will respond to the move. Which of the
following responses by the nurse is best?
“IT SEEMS LIKE YOU HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT MOVING YOUR PARENT INTO A
SKILLED NURSING HOME.”
14.The nurse preceptor is working with a newly hired nurse who is talking with a
client experiencing high periods of stress. The client is asking for coping
mechanisms. Which of the following responses from the newly hired nurse
requires the nurse preceptor to intervene?
have a good marriage like each of my siblings do.” Which of the following is an
appropriate response by the nurse to facilitate group discussion of this issue?
WOULD ANYONE ELSE LIKE TO TALK ABOUT SIMILAR FEELINGS
2. The nurse is leading a group therapy session with a client who has bipolar
disorder and repeatedly attempts to monopolize the session. The nurse has
thanked the client for their input but reminded them that others need to have an
opportunity to contribute. After a few minutes, the client repeats the same
behavior. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform to manage this
client’s behavior?
SUGGEST THE CLIENT LIMIT THEIR SUGGESTIONS TO 2 TO 3 PER SESSION
3. The nurse is leading a new self-esteem group. Which of the following
interventions by the nurse is best assuring mutual respect within the group?
DESCRIBE THE IMPORTANCE OF TREATING EACH OTHER WITH
CONSIDERATION AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH SESSION
4. The nurse and client are in the termination phase of the nurse-client
relationship. Which interventions from the box below occur during this phase?
1,6(SUMMARIZE PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS, SUMMARIZE INSIGHTS
ACHIEVED)
5. The nurse is leading a group session and observes a member rubbing their
head roughly. The nurse states, “I noticed you rubbing your head. Can you tell
me how you feel right now?” Which of the following communications techniques
is the nurse demonstrating?
REFLECTION
6. The nurse educator is developing a coping skills group for the mental health
unit. The nurse educator understands that during the planning phase, the 1st step
in the group development process is to
IDENTIFY THE NAME, OBJECTIVES, AND DESIRED OUTCOMES OF THE GROUP
7. Following a therapeutic group session, the nurse hears a client say to another, “I
never thought that other people had the same problems that I have.” The nurse
understands that this statement reflects which of the following therapeutic
factors?
UNIVERSALITY
, 8. The nurse is caring for a group of clients on a mental health unit. The nurse
overhears one client telling the other clients that, “the doctor on day shift can
stand me.” Which of the following defense mechanisms is the client using?
PROJECTION
9. The crisis nurse is developing a risk assessment questionnaire to administer to
client in the event of a natural disaster. Which of the following questions has the
highest priority on the assessment questionnaire?
HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT ENDING YOUR LIFE IN THE PAST?
10.The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a crisis. The client states,
“I have no control over this. I cannot do anything.” Which of the following is the
priority question for the nurse to ask?
HOW HAVE YOU DEALT WITH SIMILAR SITUATIONS IN THE PAST?
11. The nurse is working with a client who has OCD. The client states, “I am
confused. If I have OCD, why am I receiving information about anxiety?” Which of
the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
ANXIETY MAY CAUSE PEOPLE TO HAVE OCD
12.The nurse is teaching a client about strategies to reduce stress & anxiety.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates a correct
understanding of the teaching?
“WHEN I FEEL STRESSED, I WILL FOCUS ON SELF-DIRECTED GUIDED
IMAGERY.”
13.The nurse is caring for a client who is getting ready to move their parent into a
skilled nursing facility. The client reports difficulty sleeping and headaches. The
client is worried about how their parent will respond to the move. Which of the
following responses by the nurse is best?
“IT SEEMS LIKE YOU HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT MOVING YOUR PARENT INTO A
SKILLED NURSING HOME.”
14.The nurse preceptor is working with a newly hired nurse who is talking with a
client experiencing high periods of stress. The client is asking for coping
mechanisms. Which of the following responses from the newly hired nurse
requires the nurse preceptor to intervene?
