NSG 526 Exam 2 Prep
NSG 526 EXAM 2 PREP NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW
VERSION!!
What is the most therapeutic response when a patient states she buys St. John's
Wort from Walgreens to ensure consistent dosage?
A) "That's great! It's good to know where your supplements come from."
B) "There's no dosage standard for St. John's Wort, so dosages may vary."
C) "Buying from a pharmacy doesn't guarantee the dosage."
D) "You should only buy supplements that are recommended by a healthcare
provider." - Correct Answer-B) "There's no dosage standard for St. John's Wort, so
dosages may vary."
A college student who failed an important test says, "I'll never find a good job
now." This statement is an example of what?
A) All-or-nothing thinking
B) Overgeneralization
C) Cognitive distortion
D) Catastrophizing - Correct Answer-C) Cognitive distortion
What is operant conditioning primarily characterized by?
A) Classical conditioning
B) Positive and negative reinforcement
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C) Observational learning
D) Cognitive restructuring - Correct Answer-B) Positive and negative reinforcement
In the situation where a lady expresses her embarrassment about stealing clothing
and others discuss their problems with law enforcement and the consequences
they learned from each other, this illustrates which therapeutic factor?
A) Imparting information
B) Universality
C) Altruism
D) Catharsis - Correct Answer-B) Universality
How should the nurse assist a patient exhibiting dependent behavior to promote
independence?
A) Make decisions for the patient to ensure their safety.
B) Encourage the patient to set small goals for independent tasks.
C) Provide constant supervision to prevent mistakes.
D) Discourage the patient from expressing their needs and desires.. - Correct
Answer-B) Encourage the patient to set small goals for independent tasks
Which one of the following is the focus of interpersonal therapy?
A)Anxiety management
B)Belief systems
C)Faulty cognitions
D)Social interaction - Correct Answer-D)Social interaction
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, NSG 526 Exam 2 Prep
A patient tells the psychiatric advanced practice nurseshe is going to try
supplementing her selectiveserotonin reuptake inhibitor with St. John's wort.
Whichaction should the psychiatric advanced practice nursetake first?a)Assess the
patient for depression and risk for suicide.
b)Suggest that aromatherapy may produce even better results.
c)Advise her of the danger of serotonin syndrome.
d)Suggest she consider decreasing the dosage of her antidepressan - Correct
Answer-c)Advise her of the danger of serotonin syndrome.
Which of the following is not a technique used in
cognitivetherapy?A)Reattribution
B)Role-playing
C)Abreaction
D)Developing alternatives - Correct Answer-C)Abreaction
The psychiatric advanced practice nurse is developing the care plan for an 8-year-
old child with intermittent explosive disorder. Based on Piaget, which of the
following goals would be appropriate? The child will:
a) connect consequences of his behavior with the behavior itself.
b) generalize the consequences of his anger and aggression to different situations
c) identify situations in which he is likely to feel abandoned.
d) experience an increase in autonomous behavior. - Correct Answer-a) connect
consequences of his behavior with the behavior itself.
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In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, it is often helpful to viewpeople as separate from
their problems and behaviors. Thisempowers them to make changes in their
thought patternsand behaviors. Which type of therapy would utilize
thisapproach?
A)Psychoanalysis
B)Narrative Therapy
C)Strategic Therapy
D)Psychodynamic therapy - Correct Answer-B)Narrative Therapy
In an "open group":
A) New members can join only at the start of the group session
B) No new members are allowed to join after the group begins
C) New members are added as others leave
D) The group has a fixed number of participants throughout - Correct Answer-C)
New members are added as others leave
Yoga primarily promotes which of the following?
A) Cardiovascular endurance
B) Relaxation and stress reduction
C) Increased muscle mass
D) Rapid weight loss - Correct Answer-B) Relaxation and stress reduction
What is the most therapeutic response to a patient who missed their Tuesday
appointment and showed up for the next one?
A) "Why didn't you come on Tuesday? We were expecting you."
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NSG 526 EXAM 2 PREP NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW
VERSION!!
What is the most therapeutic response when a patient states she buys St. John's
Wort from Walgreens to ensure consistent dosage?
A) "That's great! It's good to know where your supplements come from."
B) "There's no dosage standard for St. John's Wort, so dosages may vary."
C) "Buying from a pharmacy doesn't guarantee the dosage."
D) "You should only buy supplements that are recommended by a healthcare
provider." - Correct Answer-B) "There's no dosage standard for St. John's Wort, so
dosages may vary."
A college student who failed an important test says, "I'll never find a good job
now." This statement is an example of what?
A) All-or-nothing thinking
B) Overgeneralization
C) Cognitive distortion
D) Catastrophizing - Correct Answer-C) Cognitive distortion
What is operant conditioning primarily characterized by?
A) Classical conditioning
B) Positive and negative reinforcement
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, NSG 526 Exam 2 Prep
C) Observational learning
D) Cognitive restructuring - Correct Answer-B) Positive and negative reinforcement
In the situation where a lady expresses her embarrassment about stealing clothing
and others discuss their problems with law enforcement and the consequences
they learned from each other, this illustrates which therapeutic factor?
A) Imparting information
B) Universality
C) Altruism
D) Catharsis - Correct Answer-B) Universality
How should the nurse assist a patient exhibiting dependent behavior to promote
independence?
A) Make decisions for the patient to ensure their safety.
B) Encourage the patient to set small goals for independent tasks.
C) Provide constant supervision to prevent mistakes.
D) Discourage the patient from expressing their needs and desires.. - Correct
Answer-B) Encourage the patient to set small goals for independent tasks
Which one of the following is the focus of interpersonal therapy?
A)Anxiety management
B)Belief systems
C)Faulty cognitions
D)Social interaction - Correct Answer-D)Social interaction
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, NSG 526 Exam 2 Prep
A patient tells the psychiatric advanced practice nurseshe is going to try
supplementing her selectiveserotonin reuptake inhibitor with St. John's wort.
Whichaction should the psychiatric advanced practice nursetake first?a)Assess the
patient for depression and risk for suicide.
b)Suggest that aromatherapy may produce even better results.
c)Advise her of the danger of serotonin syndrome.
d)Suggest she consider decreasing the dosage of her antidepressan - Correct
Answer-c)Advise her of the danger of serotonin syndrome.
Which of the following is not a technique used in
cognitivetherapy?A)Reattribution
B)Role-playing
C)Abreaction
D)Developing alternatives - Correct Answer-C)Abreaction
The psychiatric advanced practice nurse is developing the care plan for an 8-year-
old child with intermittent explosive disorder. Based on Piaget, which of the
following goals would be appropriate? The child will:
a) connect consequences of his behavior with the behavior itself.
b) generalize the consequences of his anger and aggression to different situations
c) identify situations in which he is likely to feel abandoned.
d) experience an increase in autonomous behavior. - Correct Answer-a) connect
consequences of his behavior with the behavior itself.
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, NSG 526 Exam 2 Prep
In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, it is often helpful to viewpeople as separate from
their problems and behaviors. Thisempowers them to make changes in their
thought patternsand behaviors. Which type of therapy would utilize
thisapproach?
A)Psychoanalysis
B)Narrative Therapy
C)Strategic Therapy
D)Psychodynamic therapy - Correct Answer-B)Narrative Therapy
In an "open group":
A) New members can join only at the start of the group session
B) No new members are allowed to join after the group begins
C) New members are added as others leave
D) The group has a fixed number of participants throughout - Correct Answer-C)
New members are added as others leave
Yoga primarily promotes which of the following?
A) Cardiovascular endurance
B) Relaxation and stress reduction
C) Increased muscle mass
D) Rapid weight loss - Correct Answer-B) Relaxation and stress reduction
What is the most therapeutic response to a patient who missed their Tuesday
appointment and showed up for the next one?
A) "Why didn't you come on Tuesday? We were expecting you."
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