NURS 6660 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
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• Q#1
2 of 2 point
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
Answer: C.
Have group members conduct a role play to practice
making conversation
• Q#
2
2 of 2 point
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
Answer: B.
Talking excessively and inserting him- or herself into
conversations even when they do not involve him or her
• Q#3
2 of 2 point
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.
• Q#4
2 of 2 point
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
• Q#5 identity.
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2 of 2 point
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appears mopey and withdrawn and refuses to do anything about it.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
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ANSWERS 2022/2023 SUCCESS ASSUARED
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psychotherapy approach throughout the various sessions?
Selected
Answer: D.
All of the
• Q#6 above
2 of 2 point
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
Answer: A.
“How would you compare today’s meeting with last week’s?”
• Q#7
2 of 2 point
During the “mid-group debrief” the clinical supervisor focused on the
following areas with the two counselors except:
Selected
Answer: B.
The mistakes that they made in the group and how
they can fix them.
• Q#8
2 of 2 point
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
Answer: A.
Males and females of different ages, education
levels, socioeconomic statuses, and
professions
• Q#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 • Q # 10
Answer:
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Joseph much he has grown since joining the group.
wants to
show
Peter how
0 out of 1 points
The PMHNP conducts a specialized individual interview with a patient named
ANSWERS 2022/2023 SUCCESS ASSUARED
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• Q#1
2 of 2 point
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
Answer: C.
Have group members conduct a role play to practice
making conversation
• Q#
2
2 of 2 point
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
Answer: B.
Talking excessively and inserting him- or herself into
conversations even when they do not involve him or her
• Q#3
2 of 2 point
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.
• Q#4
2 of 2 point
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
• Q#5 identity.
, NURS 6660 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS 2022/2023 SUCCESS ASSUARED
A+
2 of 2 point
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
, NURS 6660 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS 2022/2023 SUCCESS ASSUARED
A+
psychotherapy approach throughout the various sessions?
Selected
Answer: D.
All of the
• Q#6 above
2 of 2 point
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
Answer: A.
“How would you compare today’s meeting with last week’s?”
• Q#7
2 of 2 point
During the “mid-group debrief” the clinical supervisor focused on the
following areas with the two counselors except:
Selected
Answer: B.
The mistakes that they made in the group and how
they can fix them.
• Q#8
2 of 2 point
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
Answer: A.
Males and females of different ages, education
levels, socioeconomic statuses, and
professions
• Q#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 • Q # 10
Answer:
, NURS 6660 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS 2022/2023 SUCCESS ASSUARED
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Joseph much he has grown since joining the group.
wants to
show
Peter how
0 out of 1 points
The PMHNP conducts a specialized individual interview with a patient named
