NSG 526 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
100% VERIFIED GRADE A+; LATEST UPDATE
2026
5 categories of case formulation - correct answer-
Symptoms and problems
precipitating events or stressors
Predisposing life events or stressors
Mechanisms or causes
Other contributing factors
Accepting - correct answer- Indicating (verbally
and nonverbally) that what is heard is acknowledged. Does NOT
indicate agreement with what was said.
Ex: Nodding: yes, um-hmm, I follow what you said.
Addison's disease - correct answer- Decreased
cortisol production.
Confused with Persistent depressive disorder
*symptoms also seen with steroid withdrawal
,Advantages of Group Therapy - correct answer-
Engaging multiple clients in treatment at the same time, thereby
saving costs.
Participants benefit not only from the feedback of the group
leader but also that of peers who may possess a unique
understanding of the issues.
Providing a relatively safe setting to try out new ways of relating
to other people and practicing new communication skills
Promoting a feeling of belonging
Advising - correct answer- Telling the client what
to do.
Ex. I think you should...Why don't you...
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Altruism - correct answer- The group is a place
where members can help each other, and the experience of
being able to give something to another person can lift the
member's self esteem and help develop more adaptive coping
styles and interpersonal skills.
Approving - correct answer- Personally
sanctioning the client's thoughts, behavior, or feeligns
,Ex. Oh yes, that's what I'd do. That's good.
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Attempting to translate into feelings - correct answer-
Assisting the client to identify feelings associated with events or
statements.
Ex: Client: I might as well be dead. Nurse: Is it your feeling that
no one cares?
Autocratic Leader - correct answer- exerts
control over the group and does not encourage much
interaction among members. For example, staff leading a
community meeting with a fixed, time-limited agenda may tend
to be more autocratic.
Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt - correct answer-
Erikson's stage. Occurs between ages 1 and 3.
Children begin to assert their independence, by walking away
from their mother, picking which toy to play with, what to wear,
what they like to eat, etc.
If children in this stage are encouraged and supported in their
increased independence, they become more confident. If
children are criticized, overly controlled, or not given the
opportunity to assure themselves, they feel inadequate and
, become overly dependent upon others, lack self-esteem, and
feel a sense of shame.
Axis 1 of DSM - correct answer- Clinical
Disorders (any disorder that is not a personality or mental
retardation)
Axis 2 of DSM - correct answer- Personality
Disorder and Mental Retardation
Axis 3 of DSM - correct answer- General Medical
Conditions
Axis 4 of DSM - correct answer- Psychosocial and
Environmental problems .
For reporting psychosocial and environmental problems that
may affect the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of mental
disorders.
Axis 5 of DSM - correct answer- global
assessment of functioning (0-100)
100% VERIFIED GRADE A+; LATEST UPDATE
2026
5 categories of case formulation - correct answer-
Symptoms and problems
precipitating events or stressors
Predisposing life events or stressors
Mechanisms or causes
Other contributing factors
Accepting - correct answer- Indicating (verbally
and nonverbally) that what is heard is acknowledged. Does NOT
indicate agreement with what was said.
Ex: Nodding: yes, um-hmm, I follow what you said.
Addison's disease - correct answer- Decreased
cortisol production.
Confused with Persistent depressive disorder
*symptoms also seen with steroid withdrawal
,Advantages of Group Therapy - correct answer-
Engaging multiple clients in treatment at the same time, thereby
saving costs.
Participants benefit not only from the feedback of the group
leader but also that of peers who may possess a unique
understanding of the issues.
Providing a relatively safe setting to try out new ways of relating
to other people and practicing new communication skills
Promoting a feeling of belonging
Advising - correct answer- Telling the client what
to do.
Ex. I think you should...Why don't you...
-
Altruism - correct answer- The group is a place
where members can help each other, and the experience of
being able to give something to another person can lift the
member's self esteem and help develop more adaptive coping
styles and interpersonal skills.
Approving - correct answer- Personally
sanctioning the client's thoughts, behavior, or feeligns
,Ex. Oh yes, that's what I'd do. That's good.
-
Attempting to translate into feelings - correct answer-
Assisting the client to identify feelings associated with events or
statements.
Ex: Client: I might as well be dead. Nurse: Is it your feeling that
no one cares?
Autocratic Leader - correct answer- exerts
control over the group and does not encourage much
interaction among members. For example, staff leading a
community meeting with a fixed, time-limited agenda may tend
to be more autocratic.
Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt - correct answer-
Erikson's stage. Occurs between ages 1 and 3.
Children begin to assert their independence, by walking away
from their mother, picking which toy to play with, what to wear,
what they like to eat, etc.
If children in this stage are encouraged and supported in their
increased independence, they become more confident. If
children are criticized, overly controlled, or not given the
opportunity to assure themselves, they feel inadequate and
, become overly dependent upon others, lack self-esteem, and
feel a sense of shame.
Axis 1 of DSM - correct answer- Clinical
Disorders (any disorder that is not a personality or mental
retardation)
Axis 2 of DSM - correct answer- Personality
Disorder and Mental Retardation
Axis 3 of DSM - correct answer- General Medical
Conditions
Axis 4 of DSM - correct answer- Psychosocial and
Environmental problems .
For reporting psychosocial and environmental problems that
may affect the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of mental
disorders.
Axis 5 of DSM - correct answer- global
assessment of functioning (0-100)
