Question 1
1 out of 1 points
In a group therapy session for adolescents, a 15-year-old patient sayshe 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 practicemaking conversation
• Question 2
1 out of 1 points
One group member is identified by the PMHNP as the monopolist ofthe group. Which
behavior does the PMHNP believe this member is most likely to display?
Selected
Answer:
B.
Talking excessively and inserting him- or herself intoconversations
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 becomesevident that the client is purposely
disrupting the group and decreasing the group’s productivity. What does the PMHNP
identifyas 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 andHarold 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her father always appears mopey and withdrawn and refuses to do anything about it.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
• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
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 evaluatingthe
meeting, what is an appropriate comment for the PMHNP to make?
Selected
Answer:
A.
“How would you compare today’s meeting with
• Question 7
last week’s?”
1 out of 1 points
During the “mid-group debrief” the clinical supervisor focused on thefollowing areas with
the two counselors except:
Selected
Answer:
B.
The mistakes that they made in the group and howthey can fix
them.
• Question 8
1 out of 1 points
The social microcosm theory is a theory that relates to group composition. In
accordance with this theory, the PMHNP is awarethat the group must consist of which
of the following?
Selected
Answer:
A.
Males and females of different ages, education levels,socioeconomic statuses,
and professions
• Question 9
0 out of 1 points
Peter, a successful businessman, is introduced to the group during thetwelfth 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
Answer:
Joseph wants to show Peter how much he has grownsince joining the
group.
• Question 10
0 out of 1 points
The PMHNP conducts a specialized individual interview with a patient named Sandy.
During this interview, Sandy expresses her want of the other members to like her, and
she has a deep dread for
the first group meeting. How does the PMHNP correctly interpretSandy’s interpersonal
circumplex?
Selected
Answer:
D.
Sandy is likely to prematurely view members of thegroup as hostile.
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