NSC 880 QUIZ 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The PMHNP asks the client "if you were to wake up tomorrow and your problem was
miraculously fixed, what would be different and how can you work toward making this
happen?" This technique is commonly used in which of the following therapy
modalities? - Answer- solution focused therapy
Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) was developed to
screen for and help intervene in individuals struggling with which of the following? -
Answer- substance abuse
A client becomes angry and argumentative during a session, then quickly apologizes
stating "I'm sorry, you remind me so much of my ex, sometimes I can't control it". This is
most likely an indication of which of the following: - Answer- transference onto PMHNP
A 52yo hearing impaired client arrives for an initial visit for evaluation of paranoia. They
are accompanied by their spouse and an ASL interpreter. Which of the following would
be most helpful toward gathering data and ensuring that the client understands your
questions and recommendations? - Answer- insist on verbatim translation without
paraphrasing or elaboration
What is the primary goal of CBT? - Answer- challenge clients irrational thoughts
A patient discloses that they have struggled with compulsive online shopping for years
until they found a career as a buyer for a clothing store. This is an example of which
defense mechanism? - Answer- sublimation
A 45 year old client has a long history of alcoholism and meth use. According to
Erikson, failure to resolve which psychosocial stage is associated with this pathology? -
Answer- trust vs. mistrust
Which of the following theorists focused on relationships and the self-system,
influencing Peplau's interpersonal nursing theory? - Answer- Harry Stack Sullivan
A new client arrives for evaluation of anxiety and immediately asks for medication.
Which of the following documentation is priority before initiating any treatment? -
Answer- signed informed consent
ANSWERS
The PMHNP asks the client "if you were to wake up tomorrow and your problem was
miraculously fixed, what would be different and how can you work toward making this
happen?" This technique is commonly used in which of the following therapy
modalities? - Answer- solution focused therapy
Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) was developed to
screen for and help intervene in individuals struggling with which of the following? -
Answer- substance abuse
A client becomes angry and argumentative during a session, then quickly apologizes
stating "I'm sorry, you remind me so much of my ex, sometimes I can't control it". This is
most likely an indication of which of the following: - Answer- transference onto PMHNP
A 52yo hearing impaired client arrives for an initial visit for evaluation of paranoia. They
are accompanied by their spouse and an ASL interpreter. Which of the following would
be most helpful toward gathering data and ensuring that the client understands your
questions and recommendations? - Answer- insist on verbatim translation without
paraphrasing or elaboration
What is the primary goal of CBT? - Answer- challenge clients irrational thoughts
A patient discloses that they have struggled with compulsive online shopping for years
until they found a career as a buyer for a clothing store. This is an example of which
defense mechanism? - Answer- sublimation
A 45 year old client has a long history of alcoholism and meth use. According to
Erikson, failure to resolve which psychosocial stage is associated with this pathology? -
Answer- trust vs. mistrust
Which of the following theorists focused on relationships and the self-system,
influencing Peplau's interpersonal nursing theory? - Answer- Harry Stack Sullivan
A new client arrives for evaluation of anxiety and immediately asks for medication.
Which of the following documentation is priority before initiating any treatment? -
Answer- signed informed consent
