NURS 6650 FINAL EXAM (ALL ANSWERS
VERIFIED 100%)
, NURS 6650 FINAL EXAM ( ALL ANSWERS
VERIFIED 100%)
Question 1
Group participation is an important aspect of how successful group
therapy will be. The PMHNP recognizes that the gender of group
participants can play a role in the likelihood of group participation.
Which statement about gender and group composition does the PMHNP
take into account?
A. Men display more intimacy and less competition in all-male
groups.
B. Women display less intimacy and more competition in all-female
groups.
C. Men in evenly mixed groups are more self-disclosing and less
aggressive.
D. Women in evenly mixed groups are equally as active as they are
in all-female groups
Question 2
During his second group therapy session, a member, who was quiet the
previous week, becomes very judgmental. He criticizes another member
,by saying, “Mary, you are always late because you don’t respect our
group.” Then he adds, “In fact, all of you are disrespectful and uncaring.”
What is an appropriate step by the PMHNP?
A. To learn the underlying meaning of the statements
B. To ask about his actual motivations and aspirations
C. To help reveal the impact of the behavior on others
D. All of the above
Question 3
PMHNP is putting together a heterogeneous, interactional therapy group.
During an initial screening, a patient explains that he is unemployed
because he keeps getting fired from new jobs after several months. The
therapist asks, “Why do you think those companies let you go?” The
patient’s reply is, “Those companies are all terrible. They don’t know
how to treat employees.” After asking the patient if he thought about his
role in getting fired, the patient says, “Why should I? I am not part of the
problem.” Based on this information, what is an appropriate observation
by the PMHNP?
A. The patient is able to participate in the group task and would
benefit from it.
B. The patient is able to participate in the group task but may be
harmed by it.
C. The patient should decide if he would feel comfortable joining
group therapy.
D. The patient will likely not benefit from group therapy and should
not join.
Question 4
, The PMHNP recognizes that hostility is unavoidable in a group and
acknowledges that a frequent source of hostility can be parataxic
distortions. Which situation is likely to present a parataxic distortion
within the group?
A. Peggy, a 54-year-old woman, acting as a surrogate to Susan, who
is a younger and newer member of the group
B. Jerry, a Mexican medical doctor who denies his heritage and
Carlos, a proud Mexican warehouse employee
C. Spencer, a Caucasian politician with a history of substance abuse,
and a Caucasian therapist
D. A successful entrepreneur and an aspiring spoken-word poet
Question 5
During a first group therapy session, a member is outgoing and
participates actively. Based on this information, what is an appropriate
prediction about this group member by the PMHNP?
The member may be influential in the group
Question 6
A patient in group therapy named Ted shares personal information for the
first time. He seems nervous but continues to talk. How might the
PMHNP use nonverbal positive reinforcement to support Ted’s feeling
more comfortable?
A. Staring intently at Ted while raising an eyebrow
B. Looking at other members rather than directly at Ted
C. Leaning forward and nodding as Ted shares his story
VERIFIED 100%)
, NURS 6650 FINAL EXAM ( ALL ANSWERS
VERIFIED 100%)
Question 1
Group participation is an important aspect of how successful group
therapy will be. The PMHNP recognizes that the gender of group
participants can play a role in the likelihood of group participation.
Which statement about gender and group composition does the PMHNP
take into account?
A. Men display more intimacy and less competition in all-male
groups.
B. Women display less intimacy and more competition in all-female
groups.
C. Men in evenly mixed groups are more self-disclosing and less
aggressive.
D. Women in evenly mixed groups are equally as active as they are
in all-female groups
Question 2
During his second group therapy session, a member, who was quiet the
previous week, becomes very judgmental. He criticizes another member
,by saying, “Mary, you are always late because you don’t respect our
group.” Then he adds, “In fact, all of you are disrespectful and uncaring.”
What is an appropriate step by the PMHNP?
A. To learn the underlying meaning of the statements
B. To ask about his actual motivations and aspirations
C. To help reveal the impact of the behavior on others
D. All of the above
Question 3
PMHNP is putting together a heterogeneous, interactional therapy group.
During an initial screening, a patient explains that he is unemployed
because he keeps getting fired from new jobs after several months. The
therapist asks, “Why do you think those companies let you go?” The
patient’s reply is, “Those companies are all terrible. They don’t know
how to treat employees.” After asking the patient if he thought about his
role in getting fired, the patient says, “Why should I? I am not part of the
problem.” Based on this information, what is an appropriate observation
by the PMHNP?
A. The patient is able to participate in the group task and would
benefit from it.
B. The patient is able to participate in the group task but may be
harmed by it.
C. The patient should decide if he would feel comfortable joining
group therapy.
D. The patient will likely not benefit from group therapy and should
not join.
Question 4
, The PMHNP recognizes that hostility is unavoidable in a group and
acknowledges that a frequent source of hostility can be parataxic
distortions. Which situation is likely to present a parataxic distortion
within the group?
A. Peggy, a 54-year-old woman, acting as a surrogate to Susan, who
is a younger and newer member of the group
B. Jerry, a Mexican medical doctor who denies his heritage and
Carlos, a proud Mexican warehouse employee
C. Spencer, a Caucasian politician with a history of substance abuse,
and a Caucasian therapist
D. A successful entrepreneur and an aspiring spoken-word poet
Question 5
During a first group therapy session, a member is outgoing and
participates actively. Based on this information, what is an appropriate
prediction about this group member by the PMHNP?
The member may be influential in the group
Question 6
A patient in group therapy named Ted shares personal information for the
first time. He seems nervous but continues to talk. How might the
PMHNP use nonverbal positive reinforcement to support Ted’s feeling
more comfortable?
A. Staring intently at Ted while raising an eyebrow
B. Looking at other members rather than directly at Ted
C. Leaning forward and nodding as Ted shares his story
