NURSING 6650 Final Exam

NURSING 6650 Final Exam
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• 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
Answer:
C.
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
Answer:
B.
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 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explains that her father always appears mopey and withdrawn and refuses to do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