NSG 503 Exam 1 TEST BANK EXAM 1 \NEWEST VERSION 2026-
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1. Anna's dog, Lucky, her c
pet for 16 years, was killed
by a car 3 years ago. Since
that time, Anna has lost
weight, rarely leaves her
home, and talks
excessively about Lucky.
Why would Anna's behavior
be considered
maladaptive?
a. It has been more than
3 years since Lucky
died.
b. Her grief is too intense
over the loss of a dog.
c. Her grief is
interfering with her
functioning.
d. Cultural norms typically do
not
comprehend grief over the
loss of a pet.
, Anna's daughter notices that
3. b
Anna
appears to be listening to
another voice when just
the two of them are in a
room together. When
questioned, Anna admits
that she hears someone
telling her that she was a
horrible caretaker for Lucky
and did not deserve to
ever have a pet. Which of
the following best
describes what Anna is
experiencing?
a. Neurosis
b. Psychosis
c. Depression
d. Bereavement
2. Anna states that Lucky d
was her closest friend, and
since his death, there is no
one who could ever
replace the relationship
they had. According to
Maslow's hierarchy of
needs, which level of need
is not being met?
a. Physiologicalneeds
b. Self-esteem needs
c. Safety and security needs
d. Love and belonging needs
,5. Anna has been grieving b
the death of Lucky for 3
years. She is unable to take
care of her normal activities
because she insists on
visiting Lucky's grave daily.
What is the most likely
reason that Anna's daughter
has put off seeking help
for Anna?
a. Women are less likely
than men to seek help for
emotional problems.
b. Relatives often try to
normalize behavior rather
than label it mental illness.
c. She knows that all
older people are
expected to be a little
depressed.
d. She is afraid that the
neighbors will think her
mother is "crazy."
6. Lucky's accident occurred d
when he got away from
Anna while they were
taking a walk. He ran into
the street and was hit by a
car. Anna cannot
remember the
circumstances of his death.
This is an example of what
defense mechanism?
a. Rationalization
b. Suppression
c. Denial
, d. Repression
7. Lucky sometimes refused c
to obey Anna's commands
to come back to her,
including when he ran into
the street on the day of
the accident. But Anna
continues to insist, "He was
the very best dog. He
always
minded me. He always did
everything I told him to do."
Which defense mechanism is
Anna exhibiting?
a. Sublimation
b. Compensation
c. Reaction formation
d. Undoing
8. Anna has been a widow for a, b, c, d
20 years. Her maladaptive
grief response to the loss
of
her dog may be attributed
to which of the following?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Unresolved grief
over loss of her
husband
b. Loss of several relatives
2027 \COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS\VERIFIED 100% ALREADY GRADED A+
1. Anna's dog, Lucky, her c
pet for 16 years, was killed
by a car 3 years ago. Since
that time, Anna has lost
weight, rarely leaves her
home, and talks
excessively about Lucky.
Why would Anna's behavior
be considered
maladaptive?
a. It has been more than
3 years since Lucky
died.
b. Her grief is too intense
over the loss of a dog.
c. Her grief is
interfering with her
functioning.
d. Cultural norms typically do
not
comprehend grief over the
loss of a pet.
, Anna's daughter notices that
3. b
Anna
appears to be listening to
another voice when just
the two of them are in a
room together. When
questioned, Anna admits
that she hears someone
telling her that she was a
horrible caretaker for Lucky
and did not deserve to
ever have a pet. Which of
the following best
describes what Anna is
experiencing?
a. Neurosis
b. Psychosis
c. Depression
d. Bereavement
2. Anna states that Lucky d
was her closest friend, and
since his death, there is no
one who could ever
replace the relationship
they had. According to
Maslow's hierarchy of
needs, which level of need
is not being met?
a. Physiologicalneeds
b. Self-esteem needs
c. Safety and security needs
d. Love and belonging needs
,5. Anna has been grieving b
the death of Lucky for 3
years. She is unable to take
care of her normal activities
because she insists on
visiting Lucky's grave daily.
What is the most likely
reason that Anna's daughter
has put off seeking help
for Anna?
a. Women are less likely
than men to seek help for
emotional problems.
b. Relatives often try to
normalize behavior rather
than label it mental illness.
c. She knows that all
older people are
expected to be a little
depressed.
d. She is afraid that the
neighbors will think her
mother is "crazy."
6. Lucky's accident occurred d
when he got away from
Anna while they were
taking a walk. He ran into
the street and was hit by a
car. Anna cannot
remember the
circumstances of his death.
This is an example of what
defense mechanism?
a. Rationalization
b. Suppression
c. Denial
, d. Repression
7. Lucky sometimes refused c
to obey Anna's commands
to come back to her,
including when he ran into
the street on the day of
the accident. But Anna
continues to insist, "He was
the very best dog. He
always
minded me. He always did
everything I told him to do."
Which defense mechanism is
Anna exhibiting?
a. Sublimation
b. Compensation
c. Reaction formation
d. Undoing
8. Anna has been a widow for a, b, c, d
20 years. Her maladaptive
grief response to the loss
of
her dog may be attributed
to which of the following?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Unresolved grief
over loss of her
husband
b. Loss of several relatives
