WALDEN UNIVERSITY NURS6650 FINAL EXAM 1.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GRADED A).
Attempt Score 74 out of 75 points
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
One member of a therapy group had been quiet for the first several sessions. The member
revealed to the other members feeling of depression and emptiness. This week, the member
was full of energy and talking very quickly. The member became irritated with another
member tried to interrupt, started yelling, and then broke into a fit of laughter. Based on the
situation, what can the PMHNP determine about the member?
Answer B. The member is exhibiting bipolar behaviors.
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Question 2
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP conducts a specialized individual interview with a patient named Sandy. During
this interview, Sandy expresses her want of the other members to like her, and she has a deep
dread for the first group meeting. How does the PMHNP correctly interpret Sandy’s
interpersonal circumflex?
Answer B. Sandy is likely to view members of the group as friendly.
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Question 3
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP has been holding group therapy sessions for several weeks and notices that a
patient is timid and predictable in his or her responses. When the patient does speak, he or she
avoids saying anything to contradict anyone in the group. Based on this information, what is
an appropriate question the PMHNP should ask herself?
Answer D. “What can I do to help the patient emerge from this protective shell?”
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, Question 4
1 out of 1 points
When discussing the role of the consultant in the parenting group session, Dr. Carlson
explains that the consultant should use several skills in order to help keep the group going
and should enable group members to become very engaged with one another. The consultant
should use all of the following skills to achieve this, except:
Answer: C. Achieving the pre-determined agenda by manipulating questions and session
content
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
During an initial screening session, the PMHNP is considering a patient for group therapy.
The patient is recently divorced and says he is lonely and depressed. What is the best referral
by the PMHNP?
Answer C. Brief, problem-oriented group therapy
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Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is leading a group therapy session for patients with substance abuse problems.
After a productive session in which all members participated, the following week was not as
productive. In order to help the group members assume responsibility for evaluating the
meeting, what is an appropriate comment for the PMHNP to make?
Answer A. “How would you compare today’s meeting with last week’s?”
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Question 7
1 out of 1 points
Following the PMHNP’s cancellation of a group session, he or she notices a decrease in
compliance and attendance within the group. What does the PMHNP identify as the group’s
reason for noncompliance?
, Answer C. The PMHNP’s absence gave the members a reason to also be absent.
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Question 8
1 out of 1 points
A client has attended five group therapy sessions yet has not engaged verbally with others in
the group. The PMHNP has identified the client as a “silent member.” Which statement is true
about silent members as related to group therapy?
Answer: D. Silent members usually will hinder the group while hindering their own growth
within the group.
Question 9
1 out of 1 points
For several months, a patient in group therapy always participated in conversation but only
shared positive stories about her own life. During the next session, she finally confessed that
she has been depressed and cutting herself. What is the best response by the PMHNP?
Answer C. “You must feel comfortable with the group now to share this with us.”
:
Question 10
1 out of 1 points
A 14-year-old girl named Laura and her parents are meeting with a PMHNP. The parents
explain why they are there by saying, “Laura has been unhappy since she moved to a new
school. She has been moody and often talks back to us.” Laura sits quietly and looks
uncomfortable. Which is the best response by the PMHNP?
Answer: C. “Laura, can you explain from your perspective why you are here?”
Question 11
1 out of 1 points
Members of a therapy group have been meeting for several weeks. While a member named
Margaret is talking about how her spouse ignores her when she tries to tell him what to do,
another member named Nicole interrupts and says, “Maybe he thinks you are being bossy.”
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GRADED A).
Attempt Score 74 out of 75 points
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
One member of a therapy group had been quiet for the first several sessions. The member
revealed to the other members feeling of depression and emptiness. This week, the member
was full of energy and talking very quickly. The member became irritated with another
member tried to interrupt, started yelling, and then broke into a fit of laughter. Based on the
situation, what can the PMHNP determine about the member?
Answer B. The member is exhibiting bipolar behaviors.
:
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP conducts a specialized individual interview with a patient named Sandy. During
this interview, Sandy expresses her want of the other members to like her, and she has a deep
dread for the first group meeting. How does the PMHNP correctly interpret Sandy’s
interpersonal circumflex?
Answer B. Sandy is likely to view members of the group as friendly.
:
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP has been holding group therapy sessions for several weeks and notices that a
patient is timid and predictable in his or her responses. When the patient does speak, he or she
avoids saying anything to contradict anyone in the group. Based on this information, what is
an appropriate question the PMHNP should ask herself?
Answer D. “What can I do to help the patient emerge from this protective shell?”
:
, Question 4
1 out of 1 points
When discussing the role of the consultant in the parenting group session, Dr. Carlson
explains that the consultant should use several skills in order to help keep the group going
and should enable group members to become very engaged with one another. The consultant
should use all of the following skills to achieve this, except:
Answer: C. Achieving the pre-determined agenda by manipulating questions and session
content
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
During an initial screening session, the PMHNP is considering a patient for group therapy.
The patient is recently divorced and says he is lonely and depressed. What is the best referral
by the PMHNP?
Answer C. Brief, problem-oriented group therapy
:
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is leading a group therapy session for patients with substance abuse problems.
After a productive session in which all members participated, the following week was not as
productive. In order to help the group members assume responsibility for evaluating the
meeting, what is an appropriate comment for the PMHNP to make?
Answer A. “How would you compare today’s meeting with last week’s?”
:
Question 7
1 out of 1 points
Following the PMHNP’s cancellation of a group session, he or she notices a decrease in
compliance and attendance within the group. What does the PMHNP identify as the group’s
reason for noncompliance?
, Answer C. The PMHNP’s absence gave the members a reason to also be absent.
:
Question 8
1 out of 1 points
A client has attended five group therapy sessions yet has not engaged verbally with others in
the group. The PMHNP has identified the client as a “silent member.” Which statement is true
about silent members as related to group therapy?
Answer: D. Silent members usually will hinder the group while hindering their own growth
within the group.
Question 9
1 out of 1 points
For several months, a patient in group therapy always participated in conversation but only
shared positive stories about her own life. During the next session, she finally confessed that
she has been depressed and cutting herself. What is the best response by the PMHNP?
Answer C. “You must feel comfortable with the group now to share this with us.”
:
Question 10
1 out of 1 points
A 14-year-old girl named Laura and her parents are meeting with a PMHNP. The parents
explain why they are there by saying, “Laura has been unhappy since she moved to a new
school. She has been moody and often talks back to us.” Laura sits quietly and looks
uncomfortable. Which is the best response by the PMHNP?
Answer: C. “Laura, can you explain from your perspective why you are here?”
Question 11
1 out of 1 points
Members of a therapy group have been meeting for several weeks. While a member named
Margaret is talking about how her spouse ignores her when she tries to tell him what to do,
another member named Nicole interrupts and says, “Maybe he thinks you are being bossy.”
