NSG 526 Exam 3 UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Norms - CORRECT ANSWER are considered the "right" patterns of behavior for a
society
Event interpretation - CORRECT ANSWER should be included for problem-solving
therapy for a child with conduct disorder.
Family therapy - CORRECT ANSWER can promote the greatest change in an
adolescent's behavior.
The Developmental Theoretical approach - CORRECT ANSWER describes a family's
progression through the lifecycle.
Establishing a therapeutic alliance - CORRECT ANSWER is important because
acceptance and trust convey a feeling of security in an adolescent.
Most children will adopt the same world view - CORRECT ANSWER as their parents
(ex. If a child was brought up by parents who thought the world was hostile they would most
likely adopt this view as they grow older.
Bibliotherapy - CORRECT ANSWER uses books and a librarian as resources.
When conducting a counseling session for a group of at risk adolescents on drug use -
CORRECT ANSWER it is important to have their peers involved in teaching some
problem-solving skills.
Play therapy is important - CORRECT ANSWER because it allows the child to play
out their fears and frustrations.
,Therapeutic drawing is a helpful technique - CORRECT ANSWER is a child feels self-
blame regarding their parent's divorce.
Objective observations - CORRECT ANSWER help the most in evaluating outcomes
of child therapy.
Schizoid personality disorder - CORRECT ANSWER Individual psychotherapy is the
appropriate modality to use with this disorder.
The best response by the PMHNP when speaking with a client with BPD who has been in
counseling for management of self-harm behaviors who now wants to cut themselves is -
CORRECT ANSWER to assist the client to identify an appropriate coping strategy.
Understand that if a client with BPD who was making progress but recently had an anxiety
producing situation arise and now cut herself is that even though this behavior is
dysfunctional, - CORRECT ANSWER it is mostly the patient's best effort to cope.
Self-mutilation is mainly due to - CORRECT ANSWER fear of abandonment or the
increase of independence
BPD is often characterized by - CORRECT ANSWER an inability to tolerate perceived
rejection.
Patients will respond better to limit setting if - CORRECT ANSWER the PMHNP can
reflect back to the client an understanding and validation of their emotional distress.
Clients with BPD have not successfully achieved - CORRECT ANSWER the
developmental stage of separation-individuation.
Paranoid Personality Disorder - CORRECT ANSWER do not trust others easily, and
it's best to use a respectful neutral approach.
, Paranoid Personality Disorder are - CORRECT ANSWER critical of others because
they project blame for their own shortcomings onto others.
Self-mutilation occurs because - CORRECT ANSWER a client may feel that pain is
better than not feeling anything, it also results from feelings of abandonment, it can be a
manipulative gesture, and it is also happens when a safety plan has been put in place.
DBT helps to - CORRECT ANSWER replace irrational thoughts.
Respecting a client's boundaries - CORRECT ANSWER important in establishing a
therapeutic relationship with a patient with BPD
providing a safe environment - CORRECT ANSWER is the priority for any client who
is a victim of a serious crime/assault
MCI Expectant category - CORRECT ANSWER Injuries are extensive and chances of
survival are unlikely even with definitive care. Persons in this group should be separated
from other casualties, but not abandoned. Comfort measures should be provided when
possible
Black MCI CATEGORY - CORRECT ANSWER Unresponsive patients with
penetrating head wounds, high spinal cord injuries, wounds involving multiple anatomical
sites and organs, 2nd/3rd degree burns in excess of 60% of body surface area, seizures or
vomiting within 24 hr after radiation exposure, profound shock with multiple injuries, agonal
respirations; no pulse, no BP, pupils fixed and dilated.
Mindfulness - CORRECT ANSWER The essential part of all skills taught in skills
group are the core mindfulness skills. Mindfulness is the capacity to pay attention, non-
judgmentally to the present moment. It is derived from teachings of the Buddha, the Zen
tradition being perhaps one of its most well-known proponents. Mindfulness is all about
living in the moment, experiencing your emotions and all your senses and being aware of
them.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Norms - CORRECT ANSWER are considered the "right" patterns of behavior for a
society
Event interpretation - CORRECT ANSWER should be included for problem-solving
therapy for a child with conduct disorder.
Family therapy - CORRECT ANSWER can promote the greatest change in an
adolescent's behavior.
The Developmental Theoretical approach - CORRECT ANSWER describes a family's
progression through the lifecycle.
Establishing a therapeutic alliance - CORRECT ANSWER is important because
acceptance and trust convey a feeling of security in an adolescent.
Most children will adopt the same world view - CORRECT ANSWER as their parents
(ex. If a child was brought up by parents who thought the world was hostile they would most
likely adopt this view as they grow older.
Bibliotherapy - CORRECT ANSWER uses books and a librarian as resources.
When conducting a counseling session for a group of at risk adolescents on drug use -
CORRECT ANSWER it is important to have their peers involved in teaching some
problem-solving skills.
Play therapy is important - CORRECT ANSWER because it allows the child to play
out their fears and frustrations.
,Therapeutic drawing is a helpful technique - CORRECT ANSWER is a child feels self-
blame regarding their parent's divorce.
Objective observations - CORRECT ANSWER help the most in evaluating outcomes
of child therapy.
Schizoid personality disorder - CORRECT ANSWER Individual psychotherapy is the
appropriate modality to use with this disorder.
The best response by the PMHNP when speaking with a client with BPD who has been in
counseling for management of self-harm behaviors who now wants to cut themselves is -
CORRECT ANSWER to assist the client to identify an appropriate coping strategy.
Understand that if a client with BPD who was making progress but recently had an anxiety
producing situation arise and now cut herself is that even though this behavior is
dysfunctional, - CORRECT ANSWER it is mostly the patient's best effort to cope.
Self-mutilation is mainly due to - CORRECT ANSWER fear of abandonment or the
increase of independence
BPD is often characterized by - CORRECT ANSWER an inability to tolerate perceived
rejection.
Patients will respond better to limit setting if - CORRECT ANSWER the PMHNP can
reflect back to the client an understanding and validation of their emotional distress.
Clients with BPD have not successfully achieved - CORRECT ANSWER the
developmental stage of separation-individuation.
Paranoid Personality Disorder - CORRECT ANSWER do not trust others easily, and
it's best to use a respectful neutral approach.
, Paranoid Personality Disorder are - CORRECT ANSWER critical of others because
they project blame for their own shortcomings onto others.
Self-mutilation occurs because - CORRECT ANSWER a client may feel that pain is
better than not feeling anything, it also results from feelings of abandonment, it can be a
manipulative gesture, and it is also happens when a safety plan has been put in place.
DBT helps to - CORRECT ANSWER replace irrational thoughts.
Respecting a client's boundaries - CORRECT ANSWER important in establishing a
therapeutic relationship with a patient with BPD
providing a safe environment - CORRECT ANSWER is the priority for any client who
is a victim of a serious crime/assault
MCI Expectant category - CORRECT ANSWER Injuries are extensive and chances of
survival are unlikely even with definitive care. Persons in this group should be separated
from other casualties, but not abandoned. Comfort measures should be provided when
possible
Black MCI CATEGORY - CORRECT ANSWER Unresponsive patients with
penetrating head wounds, high spinal cord injuries, wounds involving multiple anatomical
sites and organs, 2nd/3rd degree burns in excess of 60% of body surface area, seizures or
vomiting within 24 hr after radiation exposure, profound shock with multiple injuries, agonal
respirations; no pulse, no BP, pupils fixed and dilated.
Mindfulness - CORRECT ANSWER The essential part of all skills taught in skills
group are the core mindfulness skills. Mindfulness is the capacity to pay attention, non-
judgmentally to the present moment. It is derived from teachings of the Buddha, the Zen
tradition being perhaps one of its most well-known proponents. Mindfulness is all about
living in the moment, experiencing your emotions and all your senses and being aware of
them.
