NRNP 6640 FINAL EXAM The PMHNP is assessing a new geriatric patient who reports symptoms of depression. The PMHNP wants to identify the patient’s symptom severity over time. Which assessment tool will the PMHNP use to collect this data on the patient? Selected Answer: B. Montgomery-Asberg Depress...
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NRNP 6640 FINAL EXAM
• Question 1
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is assessing a new geriatric patient who reports symptoms of
depression. The PMHNP wants to identify the patient’s symptom severity
over time. Which assessment toolwill the PMHNP use to collect this data on
the patient?
Selected B.
Answer: Montgomery-Asberg Depression
Rating Scale
• Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is assessing a 60-year-old patient named Carlos. He has severe PTSD and
mild substance abuse issues. The most appropriate setting to treat Carlos wouldbe a
.
Selected D.
Answer: mental health system of care
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP uses the cognitive behavioral therapy model with Gerald, an older
adult patient who is being treated for depression and mood disorder. What will the
PMHNPdo with the patient during the first three sessions?
Selected A.
Answer: Build a therapeutic alliance
• Question 4
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is meeting with a patient who has been diagnosed with depression. The
, patient is having trouble adjusting to her new job and hasn’t made any new friends
there. What would an appropriate response be by the PMHNP using the
interpersonal psychotherapy approach?
Selected C.
Answer: “Tell me more about why you’re having trouble making new
friendsat work.”
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is using motivational interviewing (MI) with a 50-year-old patient
named Dave to commit to a healthy drug-free lifestyle. By using “change talk,” the
PMHNPhopes to help the patient build self-esteem and hope.
True or false: If Dave is resisting change, the PMHNP should challenge his
resistance in order for MI to be successful.
Selected False
Answer:
• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP uses the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI) with a male patient
whoreports having had a difficult time being separated from his parents during
his childhood. He explains that going to school or visiting his relatives without
his parents was troublesome. The PMHNP characterizes the patient as
unresolved/disorganized, according to his outcomes on the AAI. What does the
PMHNP anticipate from the patient?
Selected A.
Answer: He will have lapses in his memory of his childhood.
• Question 7
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is communicating with a middle-aged male patient who has a history
ofaddiction to Percocet (acetaminophen/oxycodone). The patient suddenly yells, “I
donot have a problem with pain pills! I’ve never had an overdose and no one even
knows that I take them unless I tell them.” The PMHNP understands that there are
phases of change and can best demonstrate “focusing” by responding with:
Selected D.
Answer: “I am wondering if your use of pain medication has ever
promptedyou to seek medical attention.”
• Question 8
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is treating a 12-year-old girl who witnessed the physical abuse
of her sibling. She has been anxious and irritable since the experience. After
speaking with the PMHNP,the patient says she keeps having anxiety-
causing thoughts
, about the experience. Using the PRACTICE technique, whichskill will best
help the patient interrupt these negative thoughts?
Selected B.
Answer: Affect modulation
• Question 9
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP assesses a 27-year-old patient named Jeff, who was a victim of child
abuse and neglect. Jeff says that he remembers a traumatic situation that he wants to
share, but is having trouble talking about it. Which statement made by the PMHNP
demonstrates the use of emotion-focused therapy?
Selected A.
Answer: “Let’s see if we can come up with some ideas for you to feel safe
telling your story.”
• Question 10
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is treating a 25-year-old patient who has a compulsive urge to exercise to
excess. When asked to describe why she does so much exercise, she says, “I like the
compliments I receive from others on my new level of fitness, and the excitementof
getting more attention.” The PMHNP can use feeling-state therapy to help Monique
.
Selected D.
Answer: all of the above
• Question 11
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is caring for a young adult patient with whom the PMHNP decides to
use a dynamic supportive therapy approach in addition to pharmacological
intervention. Which therapeutic action will the PMHNP take to employ the strategy
ofholding and containing the patient?
Selected B.
Answer: Asking the patient how the patient feels
• Question 12
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is using emotion-focused therapy to help a 38-year-old patient who says,
“I’ve been feeling angry lately, but I’m not sure why.” The first attempt by the
PMHNP
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