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Psychiatric Nursing: Contemporary Practice 6th Edition
Chapter 13 : Group Interventions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is acting as the leader of a newly formed group that is in the beginning stage of development. Which of the following would the nurse expect to do? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: In the forming stage of group development, the nurse focuses on building rapport (
A), anticipating testing behaviors (
B), establishing norms (
C), and facilitating communication (E). Promoting deep sharing of feelings (
D) is more appropriate in later stages, like the working phase.
Question 2 of 5
After teaching a class about formal and informal roles of group members, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the class identifies which of the following as a formal role? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Formal roles in groups include leader (
B), assigned to guide the group, and member (
C), the participants with defined roles. Coordinator, harmonizer, and information seeker are informal roles, adopted spontaneously to support group dynamics.
Question 3 of 5
While leading a group, a nurse leader says to a patient, 'This is the fourth time that you?ve changed the subject when we have talked about child abuse. Is something going on?' The nurse is using which technique?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse?s statement points out a pattern of avoidance, a form of confrontation, to encourage the patient to address the issue. Support offers encouragement, summarizing recaps discussion, and clarification seeks to understand content, not challenge behavior.
Question 4 of 5
During a group session, one of the members states, 'Let?s keep this discussion going so that everyone can participate, but let?s keep the time each person speaks to about 3 minutes.' The leader interprets this member as acting in which role?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The gatekeeper regulates participation and time, as shown by the member?s suggestion to limit speaking time while encouraging involvement. The group observer monitors dynamics, the encourager supports contributions, and the energizer motivates action, not time management.
Question 5 of 5
When leading a group, the nurse determines that several of the group members have assumed roles that may be interfering with the group?s function. Which roles might be involved? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Self-confessor (
A), dominator (
C), and playboy (E) roles can disrupt group function by focusing on personal issues, controlling discussions, or being disengaged, respectively. Follower, elaborator, and compromiser roles are typically constructive, supporting group progress.