Exam 33: Therapeutic Groups

A group has two more sessions before it ends.One member was previously vocal and has shown much progress but has now grown silent.What explanation most likely underlies this behavior? The silent member:

Guidelines followed by the leader of a therapeutic group include focusing on recognizing dysfunctional behavior and thinking patterns,followed by identifying and practicing more adaptive alternate behaviors and thinking.Which theory is evident by this approach?

The nurse is planning a new sexuality group for patients.Which location would best enhance the effectiveness of this group?

A young female member in a therapy group says to an older female member,"You are just like my mother,always trying to control me with your observations and suggestions." Which therapeutic factor of a group is evident by this behavior?

A patient in a support group says,"I'm tired of being sick.Everyone always helps me,but I will be glad when I can help someone else." This statement reflects:

Match the group member's comment to the role it most closely represents. -"Everyone has had good ideas so far; so,whatever you say is fine with me."

A group is in the working phase.One member says,"That is the stupidest thing I've ever heard.Everyone whines and tells everyone else what to do.This group is a total waste of my time." -Which initial action by the group leader would be most therapeutic?

A nurse leads a psychoeducational group for patients in the community diagnosed with schizophrenia.A realistic outcome for group members is that they will:

A group is in the working phase.One member says,"That is the stupidest thing I've ever heard.Everyone whines and tells everyone else what to do.This group is a total waste of my time." -Which comment by the group leader would be most therapeutic?

Which type of group is a staff nurse with 2 months' psychiatric experience best qualified to conduct?