NURS 6640 Psychotherapy With Individuals (NURS6640)
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NURS 6640 FINAL EXAM 2020 (4 VERSIONS) / NURS6640 FINAL EXAM 2020 (75 CORRECT Q & A IN EACH VERSION, TOTAL: 300 Q & A)
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NURS 6640 Final Exam
Review Test Submission: Week 11 Final Exam
Course NURS-6640 Psychotherapy Individ
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Question 1
A PMHNP is using Gestalt therapy to communicate with a 50-year-old patient who is going
through a divorce. As he is calmly sharing the details of his divorce, the PMHNP notices that
Dave is tapping his fingers on his legs. What is an appropriate response by the PMHNP using
the technique of focusing?
Answer: A.
“I noticed that your fingers were tapping. Can you give a voice to your fingers?”
Question 2
A 25-year-old female states, “I really need to lose weight. I know I’m the cause of our
problems, if I could just lose weight he might be more attracted to me. Then we could start a
family and we would be happy. I’m sure of it, right, we would definitely be happy!” Which
statement shows the PMHNP’s ability to apply “summarizing”?
C.
Answer: “You have identified your weight as a problem in your marriage and but believe
that losing weight will gain happiness.”
Question 3
As part of the PMHNP’s role in the clinic, the PMHNP oversees students that gain clinical
experience at the agency. The student is instructed to use the supportive psychodynamic
, therapy approach with the patient. Which action made by the student causes the PMHNP to
intervene, after observing the student interacting with the patient?
Answer: A.
Focusing too heavily on defenses
Question 4
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 PMHNP hopes 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.
Answer: False
Question 5
The PMHNP is actively listening to Ms. Thomas who is detoxing from alcohol. Ms. Thomas
is currently discussing with the PMHNP the reasons why she feels guilty about her drinking.
Ms. Thomas tearfully states, “I have driven my family and friends away with this terrible
habit. I have no one left. I had more than enough chances and now my children won’t even
talk to me.” Which of the following statements demonstrate a simple reflection?
Answer: D.
All the above.
Question 6
A PMHNP is using Gestalt therapy to communicate with a 42-year-old patient who is upset
with her mother. She says, “I want to tell her how hurt I feel when she doesn’t call me, but I
don’t want to upset her.” What technique can the PMHNP use to help Sasha express herself?
Answer: B.
Empty-chair dialogue
, Question 7
The PMHNP is meeting with an older, female adult patient and her daughter. The patient has
early onset dementia. The daughter expresses concern, saying, “I don’t want you to just stick
my mother in a home and give her medicine. I’m worried that’s what people are going to want
to do.” What is the best response by the PMHNP to the daughter?
B.
Answer: “The type of treatment depends on the stage of dementia and safety
considerations.”
Question 8
The PMHNP meets with a 31-year-old woman who reports feeling as though she is “at her
breaking point” with work. The PMHNP learns that the woman works 12-hour days, including
one day on the weekend, because she is nervous about company layoffs. “I feel like I need to
work myself to death in order to prove that I am valuable to the organization,” the woman
says. Using the supportive psychodynamic therapy approach, how does the PMHNP respond?
D.
Answer: “That must be a very tiring work schedule. How do you feel about working so
much?”
Question 9
When preparing to terminate a patient, what does the PMHNP do to organize thoughts about
the patient’s progress made during treatment?
B.
, Answer: Reviews the patient’s file to identify issues and important themes that were
highlighted throughout treatment
Question 10
Linda is a 65-year-old patient who has completed initial treatment for alcohol addiction and
anxiety problems. She is motivated to continue her treatment gains and have a healthy
lifestyle. How would the PMHNP apply a mindfulness approach to this case?
A.
Answer: Help Linda develop an awareness of triggers in order to have greater control over
physical and emotional responses
Question 11
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 of holding and containing the
patient?
Answer: B.
Asking the patient how the patient feels
Question 12
The PMHNP is caring for an adult male patient whose wife left him several months ago. He
recently learned that his ex-wife is dating someone much younger. The man feels belittled,
sad, and lonely. He talks about trying to meet other women, but says, “I can’t compete with
the younger guys these days, with the cool clothes and the vegan diets. I’m bald and
overweight, and what woman is going to want to be with me?” How does the PMHNP help
raise the man’s self-esteem?
Answer: D.
All of the above
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