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NURS 6650 Final Exam
(Recent Solutions and Resources for multiple versions)
• Question 1
1 out of 1 points
In a group therapy session for adolescents, a 15-year-old patient
says he has trouble making conversation with people he does not
know well. Based on the principle of development of socializing
techniques, what explicit approach might the PMHNP take?
Selected
C.
Answer:
Have group members conduct a role play to practice
making conversation
• Question 2
1 out of 1 points
One group member is identified by the PMHNP as the monopolist
of the group. Which behavior does the PMHNP believe this member
is most likely to display?
Selected
B.
Answer:
Talking excessively and inserting him- or herself
into conversations even when they do not involve
him or her
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
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?
Selected Answer: B.
The member may be influential in the group.
• Question 4
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, 2
1 out of 1 points
A 21-year-old client with narcissistic traits is noted to continuously
disrupt the group by speaking while others are speaking. It becomes
evident that the client is purposely disrupting the group and
decreasing the group’s productivity. What does the PMHNP
identify as a cause of the client’s behavior?
Selected Answer: A.
The client has a fear of losing his or her identity.
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
Harold Wyman is a 74-year-old man who is trying to mend a
relationship with his adult daughter. Based on his intake assessment,
the PMHNP believes that the father has depression. The daughter
and Harold meet with the PMNHP, and the daughter explains that
her father always appears mopey and withdrawn and refuses to do
anything about it. When asked, the father reports feeling sad all the
time. Which action will the PMNHP employ with Harold using the
interpersonal psychotherapy approach throughout the various
sessions?
Selected Answer: D.
All of the above
• 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?
Selected
A.
Answer:
“How would you compare today’s meeting
with last week’s?”
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• Question 7
1 out of 1 points
During the “mid-group debrief” the clinical supervisor focused on the
following areas with the two counselors except:
Selected
B.
Answer:
The mistakes that they made in the group and how
they can fix them.
• Question 8
1 out of 1 points
The social microcosm theory is a theory that relates to group
composition. In accordance with this theory, the PMHNP is
aware that the group must consist of which of the following?
Selected
A.
Answer:
Males and females of different ages, education levels,
socioeconomic statuses, and professions
• Question 9
0 out of 1 points
Peter, a successful businessman, is introduced to the group during
the twelfth week. Following Peter’s introduction, Joseph, a long-
term member in the group, begins to lead the group and discuss all of
the things that he has personally accomplished. In what way does the
PMHNP correctly interpret Joseph’s behavior?
Selected Joseph wants to show Peter how much he has grown
Answer: since joining the group.
• Question 10
0 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
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NURS 6650 Final Exam
(Recent Solutions and Resources for multiple versions)
• Question 1
1 out of 1 points
In a group therapy session for adolescents, a 15-year-old patient
says he has trouble making conversation with people he does not
know well. Based on the principle of development of socializing
techniques, what explicit approach might the PMHNP take?
Selected
C.
Answer:
Have group members conduct a role play to practice
making conversation
• Question 2
1 out of 1 points
One group member is identified by the PMHNP as the monopolist
of the group. Which behavior does the PMHNP believe this member
is most likely to display?
Selected
B.
Answer:
Talking excessively and inserting him- or herself
into conversations even when they do not involve
him or her
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
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?
Selected Answer: B.
The member may be influential in the group.
• Question 4
1
, 2
1 out of 1 points
A 21-year-old client with narcissistic traits is noted to continuously
disrupt the group by speaking while others are speaking. It becomes
evident that the client is purposely disrupting the group and
decreasing the group’s productivity. What does the PMHNP
identify as a cause of the client’s behavior?
Selected Answer: A.
The client has a fear of losing his or her identity.
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
Harold Wyman is a 74-year-old man who is trying to mend a
relationship with his adult daughter. Based on his intake assessment,
the PMHNP believes that the father has depression. The daughter
and Harold meet with the PMNHP, and the daughter explains that
her father always appears mopey and withdrawn and refuses to do
anything about it. When asked, the father reports feeling sad all the
time. Which action will the PMNHP employ with Harold using the
interpersonal psychotherapy approach throughout the various
sessions?
Selected Answer: D.
All of the above
• 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?
Selected
A.
Answer:
“How would you compare today’s meeting
with last week’s?”
2
, 2
• Question 7
1 out of 1 points
During the “mid-group debrief” the clinical supervisor focused on the
following areas with the two counselors except:
Selected
B.
Answer:
The mistakes that they made in the group and how
they can fix them.
• Question 8
1 out of 1 points
The social microcosm theory is a theory that relates to group
composition. In accordance with this theory, the PMHNP is
aware that the group must consist of which of the following?
Selected
A.
Answer:
Males and females of different ages, education levels,
socioeconomic statuses, and professions
• Question 9
0 out of 1 points
Peter, a successful businessman, is introduced to the group during
the twelfth week. Following Peter’s introduction, Joseph, a long-
term member in the group, begins to lead the group and discuss all of
the things that he has personally accomplished. In what way does the
PMHNP correctly interpret Joseph’s behavior?
Selected Joseph wants to show Peter how much he has grown
Answer: since joining the group.
• Question 10
0 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
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