Exam 1: NUR 2459/ NUR2459 Mental and
Behavioral Health Nursing Exam| Complete
Guide Questions and Verified Answers| New
Updated 2023/ 2024 -Rasmussen
Q: Michael is probably the biggest gossip in the office, but he frequently accuses others of
talking too much and spreading rumors.
Which defense mechanism is being utilized?
Answer:
Projection.
Q: Lucy dresses in provocative clothes and uses suggestive language although she fears that she
is unattractive and really isn’t very interested in sex.
Which defense mechanism is being utilized?
Answer:
Reaction formation
Q: Patricia has a lot of anger at the way her verbally and physically abusive father treated her
during her childhood. She never confronted him about this, however, she has written a bestselling novel in which parent-child conflict is a major theme.
Which defense mechanism is being utilized?
Answer:
Sublimation.
Q: Many people who were interred in concentration camps were unable to recall events that
happened in the camp during their time spent there.
Which defense mechanism is being utilized?
Answer:
Repression.
Q: Trixie was homesick and anxious when she moved into the dormitory and started her first
year in college. She began sleeping with her old teddy bear again because it made her feel better.
Which defense mechanism is being utilized?
Answer:
Regression.
Q: Define Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Answer:
In this type of therapy, the individual is taught to control negative thoughts to maintain and
manage emotions.
Q: Define Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Answer:
It focuses on the development of emotion modulation skills and distress tolerance. Initially
designed for Borderline Personality Disorder to help with self-abusive tendencies.
Q: Define Behavioral Therapy.
Answer:
This is a form of psychotherapy. The goal is to modify maladaptive behavior patterns by
reinforcing adaptive behavior. Useful for treating phobias.
Q: Define family therapy.
Answer:
This therapy focuses on relationships within the family members. All members of family are
allowed to explore feelings and relationship dynamics.
Q: Define group therapy.
Answer:
A group of clients interacts and share experiences. The group format allows for increased
feedback, the opportunity to practice a new skill, mutual learning, and a sense of belonging. An
example would be AA.
Q: Small child taking a toy demanding it NOW!
Which component of Freud’s personality structure is this?
Answer:
Id
Q: Would never steal from someone.
Which component of Freud’s personality structure is this?
Answer:
Superego
Q: Trying to decide between taking a nap and doing homework.
Which component of Freud’s personality structure is this?