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NSG 3450 EXAM 2 MENTAL HEALTH GALEN COLLEGE LATEST 2026-2027
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
You have been working closely with a pt. for the past month.
Today he tells you he is looking forward to meeting with his new
psychiatrist but frowns and avoids eye contact while reporting this
to you. Which of the filling responses would most likely be
therapeutic?
a. "A new psychiatrist is a chance to start fresh; I'm sure it will go
well for you."
b. "You say that you look forward to the meeting, but you appear
anxious or unhappy."
c. "I notice that you frowned and avoided eye contact just not.
Don't you feel well."
d. "I get the impression you don't really want to see you
psychiatrist-- can you tell me why?" - ANSWER-A.
"A new psychiatrist is a chance to start fresh; I'm sure it will go
well for you."
Which student behavior is consistent with therapeutic
communication?
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a. offering your opinion when asked to convey support.
b. summarizing the essence of the pt.'s comments in your own
words.
c. interrupting periods of silence before they become awkward for
the pt.
d. telling the pt. he did well when you approve of his statements or
actions. - ANSWER-B.
summarizing the essence of the pt.'s comments in your own
words.
James is a 42 y/o pt. with schizophrenia. He approaches you as
you arrive for day shift and anxiously reports, "Last night, demons
came to my rook and tried to rape me." Which response would be
most therapeutic?
a. "There are no such things as demons. What you saw were
hallucinations."
b. "It is not possible for anyone to enter your room at night. You
are safe here."
c. "You seem very upset. Please tell me more about what you
experienced last night."
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d. "That must have been very frightening, but we'll check on you
at night and you'll be safe." - ANSWER-C.
"You seem very upset. Please tell me more about what you
experienced last night."
Therapeutic communication is the foundation of a patient-
centered interview. which of the following techniques is not
considered therapeutic?
a. restating
b. encouraging description of perception
c. summarizing
d. asking "why" questions - ANSWER-D. asking "why" questions
Carolina is surprised when her pt. does not show for a regularly
scheduled appointment. When contacted, the pt.s states, "I don't
need to come see you anymore. I have found a therapy app on
my phone that I love." How should Carolina response tot his
news?
a. "that sounds exciting, would you be willing to visit and show me
the app?"
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b. "at this time, there is no real evidence that the app can replace
our therapy."
c. "I am not sure that is a good idea right now, we are so close to
progress."
d. "Why would you this the tis a better option than meeting with
me?" - ANSWER-A. "that sounds exciting, would you be willing to
visit and show me the app?"
Phases of Group development: Orientation phase - ANSWER-
Leader establishes an atmosphere of respect, confidentiality and
trust and describes the purpose of the group. Members are
encouraged to get to know one another through their own
introductions.
Phases of Group development: Working phase - ANSWER-
Leader to encourage focus on problem solving consistent with the
purpose of the group. It is important for the leader to guide and
support conflict resolution
Phases of Group development: Termination phase - ANSWER-
Leader ensures each member summarizes personal
NSG 3450 EXAM 2 MENTAL HEALTH GALEN COLLEGE LATEST 2026-2027
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
You have been working closely with a pt. for the past month.
Today he tells you he is looking forward to meeting with his new
psychiatrist but frowns and avoids eye contact while reporting this
to you. Which of the filling responses would most likely be
therapeutic?
a. "A new psychiatrist is a chance to start fresh; I'm sure it will go
well for you."
b. "You say that you look forward to the meeting, but you appear
anxious or unhappy."
c. "I notice that you frowned and avoided eye contact just not.
Don't you feel well."
d. "I get the impression you don't really want to see you
psychiatrist-- can you tell me why?" - ANSWER-A.
"A new psychiatrist is a chance to start fresh; I'm sure it will go
well for you."
Which student behavior is consistent with therapeutic
communication?
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a. offering your opinion when asked to convey support.
b. summarizing the essence of the pt.'s comments in your own
words.
c. interrupting periods of silence before they become awkward for
the pt.
d. telling the pt. he did well when you approve of his statements or
actions. - ANSWER-B.
summarizing the essence of the pt.'s comments in your own
words.
James is a 42 y/o pt. with schizophrenia. He approaches you as
you arrive for day shift and anxiously reports, "Last night, demons
came to my rook and tried to rape me." Which response would be
most therapeutic?
a. "There are no such things as demons. What you saw were
hallucinations."
b. "It is not possible for anyone to enter your room at night. You
are safe here."
c. "You seem very upset. Please tell me more about what you
experienced last night."
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d. "That must have been very frightening, but we'll check on you
at night and you'll be safe." - ANSWER-C.
"You seem very upset. Please tell me more about what you
experienced last night."
Therapeutic communication is the foundation of a patient-
centered interview. which of the following techniques is not
considered therapeutic?
a. restating
b. encouraging description of perception
c. summarizing
d. asking "why" questions - ANSWER-D. asking "why" questions
Carolina is surprised when her pt. does not show for a regularly
scheduled appointment. When contacted, the pt.s states, "I don't
need to come see you anymore. I have found a therapy app on
my phone that I love." How should Carolina response tot his
news?
a. "that sounds exciting, would you be willing to visit and show me
the app?"
, 4|Page
b. "at this time, there is no real evidence that the app can replace
our therapy."
c. "I am not sure that is a good idea right now, we are so close to
progress."
d. "Why would you this the tis a better option than meeting with
me?" - ANSWER-A. "that sounds exciting, would you be willing to
visit and show me the app?"
Phases of Group development: Orientation phase - ANSWER-
Leader establishes an atmosphere of respect, confidentiality and
trust and describes the purpose of the group. Members are
encouraged to get to know one another through their own
introductions.
Phases of Group development: Working phase - ANSWER-
Leader to encourage focus on problem solving consistent with the
purpose of the group. It is important for the leader to guide and
support conflict resolution
Phases of Group development: Termination phase - ANSWER-
Leader ensures each member summarizes personal
