Course NURS-6650N-1,Psychotherapy Group Fam.2019 Spring Qtr 02/25-05/19-
PT27
Test Midterm Exam - Week 6
Started 4/6/19 10:05 PM
Submitted 4/7/19 12:03 AM
Due Date 4/8/19 1:59 AM
Status Completed
Attempt Score 74 out of 75 points
Time Elapsed 1 hour, 57 minutes out of 2 hours
Results Displayed Submitted Answers
● Question 1
1 out of 1 points
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 C.
Answer: 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 A.
Answer: 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 A.
Answer: “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?
Selected D.
Answer: “It’s understandable that you are having a hard time. Let’s ask group
members to share about the experience of having an empty nest.”
● Question 7
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is working with the parents of an adolescent daughter. The parents complain
that the daughter is misbehaving and having emotional outbursts on a nightly basis. However,
the parents cannot agree on ways to discipline and deal with the daughter. This leads to
arguments between them. What does the PMHNP do to support the strategic use of rituals?
Selected A.
Answer: Suggest the mom help the daughter with homework on even days of the
week
● Question 8
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is meeting with parents who are having difficulty disciplining their child at
home during his emotional and behavioral outbursts. The mother feels that the father is too
strict but realizes that she is tired of getting “walked on” by their child. Which statement
made by the PMHNP demonstrates the use of internal family systems therapy model?
Selected C.
Answer: “It sounds like there’s a part of you that thinks your husband is too strict, but
another part of you that thinks you should be stricter yourself. What does that
second part of you look or sound like?”
, ● Question 9
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP works with a husband and a wife, but in separate sessions, to address marital
issues. One day, the wife asks the PMHNP how her husband is progressing with his therapy.
Which response made by the PMHNP is most appropriate?
Selected Answer: D.
All of the above
● Question 10
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is working with a married couple who are having trouble communicating. The
wife wants to ask for things from the husband, but she doesn’t want to be perceived as a nag.
The husband wants to tell the wife that he needs alone time, but he doesn’t want to hurt her
feelings. Which pretend technique can the PMHNP use with the couple?
Selected Answer: B.
Ask the couple to engage in negotiation
● Question 11
1 out of 1 points
A group member realizes he gets anxious when making small talk and tends to talk only
about himself. Using the principle of development of socializing techniques, what might the
PMHNP recommend that the group do next?
Selected A.
Answer: Give the member feedback on what the group participants have noticed about
his interaction style, for example, if he does in fact talk only about himself
when he seems anxious