ASCORERS STUVIA
NR605 MIDTERM EXAM 2024 NEWEST AND LATEST
UPDATE WITH MUL TIPLE CORRECTLY ANSWERED
QUESTIONS A+ GRADED
________ developed the concept of attachment theory ...ANS: Bowlby -his studies of the maternal-infant bond
-individuals form attachments to others and that separation or the threat of separation can lead to distress and depression
A client and her husband approach the psychotherapist at a mutual friend's party. The client introduces her husband to the provider who returns the greeting.
May or may not be a boundary violation
Boundary violation
Not a boundary violation ...ANS: Not a boundary violation
Rationale: This is not a boundary violation because the client approached the psychotherapist. If the psychotherapist approached the client, it would be a boundary violation
A client has a florist shop in town. The psychotherapist needs to send an arrangement to a friend and typically orders from another shop when he remembers that his client owns a shop. He orders the flowers from the client's shop.
May or may not be a boundary violation ASCORERS STUVIA
Boundary violation
Not a boundary violation ...ANS: Boundary violation
Rationale: This is probably a boundary violation. It's helpful to avoid dual relationships when possible.
A client who is alert and oriented declines the PMHNP's treatment recommendation for an antipsychotic in a non-emergent situation.
Informed consent required
Exception to informed consent ...ANS: Informed consent required
Rationale: The client has the capacity to consent and the situation is not emergent. The ethic of autonomy provides for the client to refuse treatment options.
A client with depression is unhappy about the performance of the anti-
depressant that has been prescribed and would like to discuss alternate treatment options with the PMHNP .
Informed consent required
Exception to informed consent ...ANS: Informed consent required
Rationale: Clients have a right to information about treatment options with associated risks and benefits. ASCORERS STUVIA
A no-suicide or no-harm contract: ...ANS: -not a legal document but rather an agreement between the client and therapist about what the client should do if they become suicidal
-involves a commitment by the client to not commit suicide. -may not be effective in a crisis and is not a substitute for clinical judgment.
-only as beneficial as the therapeutic alliance
A psychotherapist agrees to a blind date with a client's sister.
May or may not be a boundary violation
Boundary violation
Not a boundary violation ...ANS: May or may not be a boundary violation
Rationale: This may or may not be a boundary violation depending on whether the client is a current client. Refer to state-specific guidelines for information about boundaries with former clients.
A psychotherapist holds the client's hand during the client's retelling of a traumatic event after the client reaches out.
May or may not be a boundary violation
Boundary violation
Not a boundary violation ...ANS: Not a boundary violation ASCORERS STUVIA
Rationale: This is not a boundary violation. Touch may be therapeutic in certain situations.
A psychotherapist shares her history of sexual assault with a client who has had a similar experience.
May or may not be a boundary violation
Boundary violation
Not a boundary violation ...ANS: May or may not be a boundary violation
Rationale: This may or may not be a boundary violation. Some forms of psychotherapy may include self-disclosure as part of the therapeutic alliance.
A psychotherapist was in a car accident and needs auto body work completed. When the psychotherapist arrives at the auto body shop suggested by the insurance company, she realizes that the shop is managed by one of her clients. The psychotherapist schedules the needed repairs.
May or may not be a boundary violation
Boundary violation
Not a boundary violation ...ANS: May or may not be a boundary violation
Rationale: This may or may not be a boundary violation. Dual relationships may be problematic; however, if the psychotherapist
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