NR607 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
Two weeks after starting on the SSRI, the client begins to experience suicidal ideations and
develops a plan to kill herself. A friend brings the client to the emergency room. The PMHNP
meets the client at the emergency room and collaborates with the physician to coordinate
care.
PMHNP role:
Acute PMHNP Care
Telehealth
Case Management
Primary Care
Pharmacologic Intervention
Crisis Intervention
Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Tx
Community-Based Care
Self-Employment
Psychotherapy --CORRECT ANSWER--Crisis Intervention
Rationale: Suicidal ideation with a plan is a psychiatric emergency requiring immediate
intervention.
The client is admitted to the psychiatric and behavioral health unit at the local hospital for a
72-hour observation where the PMHNP works with her team providing treatment. The client
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,remains hospitalized for a week while her medications are managed. The client attends
individual and group therapy sessions.
PMHNP role:
Acute PMHNP Care
Telehealth
Case Management
Primary Care
Pharmacologic Intervention
Crisis Intervention
Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Tx
Community-Based Care
Self-Employment
Psychotherapy --CORRECT ANSWER--Acute PMHNP Care
Rationale: Acute inpatient care occurs in an intensive hospital or psychiatric facility setting.
Following hospitalization, the client returns home but commutes to a treatment center for 4
hours a day 5 days per week for ongoing therapy, medication management, and
psychoeducation.
PMHNP role:
Acute PMHNP Care
Telehealth
Case Management
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,Primary Care
Pharmacologic Intervention
Crisis Intervention
Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Tx
Community-Based Care
Self-Employment
Psychotherapy --CORRECT ANSWER--Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient
Treatment
Rationale: Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Treatment occurs when a client
receives intensive therapy on an outpatient basis, often used when a client do not require 24-
hour care but still require intense treatment.
The PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) is providing care to a 29-year-
old client who presents with persistent sadness and hopelessness for the last two months. She
is having difficulty sleeping and has a decreased appetite. This is the patient's first contact
with with the healthcare system about her concerns.
PMHNP role:
Acute PMHNP Care
Telehealth
Case Management
Primary Care
Pharmacologic Intervention
Crisis Intervention
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, Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Tx
Community-Based Care
Self-Employment
Psychotherapy --CORRECT ANSWER--Primary Care
Rationale: This is the client's initial contact with the healthcare system about her concerns
The client has experienced depressive symptoms. The PMHNP prescribes a selective
serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
PMHNP role:
Acute PMHNP Care
Telehealth
Case Management
Primary Care
Pharmacologic Intervention
Crisis Intervention
Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Tx
Community-Based Care
Self-Employment
Psychotherapy --CORRECT ANSWER--Pharmacologic Intervention
Rationale: The PMHNP is prescribing psychopharmacotherapy for the client
The PMHNP provides the client with some mindfulness techniques to try at home.
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VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
Two weeks after starting on the SSRI, the client begins to experience suicidal ideations and
develops a plan to kill herself. A friend brings the client to the emergency room. The PMHNP
meets the client at the emergency room and collaborates with the physician to coordinate
care.
PMHNP role:
Acute PMHNP Care
Telehealth
Case Management
Primary Care
Pharmacologic Intervention
Crisis Intervention
Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Tx
Community-Based Care
Self-Employment
Psychotherapy --CORRECT ANSWER--Crisis Intervention
Rationale: Suicidal ideation with a plan is a psychiatric emergency requiring immediate
intervention.
The client is admitted to the psychiatric and behavioral health unit at the local hospital for a
72-hour observation where the PMHNP works with her team providing treatment. The client
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,remains hospitalized for a week while her medications are managed. The client attends
individual and group therapy sessions.
PMHNP role:
Acute PMHNP Care
Telehealth
Case Management
Primary Care
Pharmacologic Intervention
Crisis Intervention
Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Tx
Community-Based Care
Self-Employment
Psychotherapy --CORRECT ANSWER--Acute PMHNP Care
Rationale: Acute inpatient care occurs in an intensive hospital or psychiatric facility setting.
Following hospitalization, the client returns home but commutes to a treatment center for 4
hours a day 5 days per week for ongoing therapy, medication management, and
psychoeducation.
PMHNP role:
Acute PMHNP Care
Telehealth
Case Management
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,Primary Care
Pharmacologic Intervention
Crisis Intervention
Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Tx
Community-Based Care
Self-Employment
Psychotherapy --CORRECT ANSWER--Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient
Treatment
Rationale: Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Treatment occurs when a client
receives intensive therapy on an outpatient basis, often used when a client do not require 24-
hour care but still require intense treatment.
The PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) is providing care to a 29-year-
old client who presents with persistent sadness and hopelessness for the last two months. She
is having difficulty sleeping and has a decreased appetite. This is the patient's first contact
with with the healthcare system about her concerns.
PMHNP role:
Acute PMHNP Care
Telehealth
Case Management
Primary Care
Pharmacologic Intervention
Crisis Intervention
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, Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Tx
Community-Based Care
Self-Employment
Psychotherapy --CORRECT ANSWER--Primary Care
Rationale: This is the client's initial contact with the healthcare system about her concerns
The client has experienced depressive symptoms. The PMHNP prescribes a selective
serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
PMHNP role:
Acute PMHNP Care
Telehealth
Case Management
Primary Care
Pharmacologic Intervention
Crisis Intervention
Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Tx
Community-Based Care
Self-Employment
Psychotherapy --CORRECT ANSWER--Pharmacologic Intervention
Rationale: The PMHNP is prescribing psychopharmacotherapy for the client
The PMHNP provides the client with some mindfulness techniques to try at home.
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