NURS-6650N-1,Psychotherapy Group Fam. Spring Midterm Exam - Week 6

NURS-6650N-1,Psychotherapy Group Fam. Spring Midterm Exam - Week 6 A client in group therapy has been suffering from anxiety and is worried that she will have a panic attack again. Which of the following interventions demonstrates use of the principle of imparting knowledge? Selected Answer: C. Explaining to the client the nature of panic attacks and that it is natural to worry about having another panic attack, and that this becomes a vicious cycle that can trigger a panic attack ● Question 2 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP is meeting with a single mother and her 19-year-old son who lives with her. The son complains that his mother is always nagging him. What is the PMHNP’s interpretation of this scenario according to a complementarity approach? Selected Answer: A. It is possible that the mother feels as though she is not being heard by her son. ● Question 3 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP is working with parents who argue about ways to discipline their school-aged son. The PMHNP initiates enactment, telling the parents to discuss the disciplinary choices directly with each other. At what point does the PMHNP determine that the parents are demonstrating enmeshment? Selected Answer: D. All of the above. ● Question 4 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP is providing marital therapy to a husband and wife who have been married for 6 years. They are attending therapy sessions, because they both want to get their marriage back on track. They report that lately they have not been communicating well or meeting each other’s needs. What does the PMHNP suggest to the couple when applying a behavior exchange technique? Selected Answer: D. All of the above ● Question 5 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP is working with a father and his son, who is 7 years old. According to the father, the son frequently experiences outbursts and poor impulse control. Using the differentiation of self-concept, what advice does the PMHNP offer the child? Selected Answer: A. “When something bothers you, stop to think about it before you react to it.” ● Question 6 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP is leading a group session when a group member who is usually quiet angrily interrupts another group member. He then apologizes for his outburst and explains that he has been having a hard time since his only child left for college. Using a person-centered approach to group psychotherapy, which of the following is the most appropriate response by the PMHNP?