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NURS 6640 MIDTERM
EXAM GRADED A+
QUESTIONS AND
SUBMITTED ANSWERS .
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is caring for a patient who the PMHNP believes would benefit from a relational
psychodynamic approach to therapy. Which action made by the PMHNP demonstrates appropriate use
and understanding of the relationship psychodynamic model?
Selected Answer:
C. Focusing the exploration on here and
now.
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
After informing a prospective patient about limits of confidentiality, the patient consents to the
“conditions” of confidentiality and signs an informed consent form. Several weeks later, a lawyer
representing the patient’s spouse for a court case, asks the PMHNP for the disclosure of information
about the patient. The PMHNP should:
Selected Answer:
C. Limit disclosure to the extent legally
possible
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
An initial evaluation reveals that an 11-year-old patient has moved to a new school after her parents’
recent divorce, and is having trouble making friends. The patient has normal mental status and exhibits
appropriate behavior. What is the most appropriate scale for the PMHNP to use to get more
information?
Selected Answer:
, 2
D. Impact of Event
Scale Question 4
1 out of 1 points
, 3
The PMHNP has been treating a 15-year-old patient with a history of abuse and neglect. Thirty minutes
into their therapy session the patient jumps up and begins to pace around the room. Utilizing Socratic
dialogue (SD) the PMHNP’s best action would be to:
Selected Answer:
C. Say, “I noticed a change. Can you tell me what happened?”
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is treating a 50-year-old patient who suffers from depression. When he was growing up,
he was often responsible for taking care of his three younger siblings. Since then, the patient puts
other people’s needs before his own. Based on this information, the PMHNP would conclude that
his interpersonal style is .
Selected Answer:
A.overly nurturing
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
At the initial interview with a patient, the PMHNP reviews the condition of receiving services,
including limits that will be imposed on confidentiality. During the discussion, the patient shares
information thatthe PMHNP is legally required to report.
True or false: If the PMHNP does not report information that s/he is legally required to report, state
laws govern the consequences which include penalties for not reporting, especially child and elder
abuse.
Selected Answer:
True
Questio
n7
0 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is meeting with a new patient who is a young veteran back from serving two tours
overseas. When reviewing the patient’s health history file that was sent from the VA, the PMHNP
learns that
NURS 6640 MIDTERM
EXAM GRADED A+
QUESTIONS AND
SUBMITTED ANSWERS .
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is caring for a patient who the PMHNP believes would benefit from a relational
psychodynamic approach to therapy. Which action made by the PMHNP demonstrates appropriate use
and understanding of the relationship psychodynamic model?
Selected Answer:
C. Focusing the exploration on here and
now.
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
After informing a prospective patient about limits of confidentiality, the patient consents to the
“conditions” of confidentiality and signs an informed consent form. Several weeks later, a lawyer
representing the patient’s spouse for a court case, asks the PMHNP for the disclosure of information
about the patient. The PMHNP should:
Selected Answer:
C. Limit disclosure to the extent legally
possible
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
An initial evaluation reveals that an 11-year-old patient has moved to a new school after her parents’
recent divorce, and is having trouble making friends. The patient has normal mental status and exhibits
appropriate behavior. What is the most appropriate scale for the PMHNP to use to get more
information?
Selected Answer:
, 2
D. Impact of Event
Scale Question 4
1 out of 1 points
, 3
The PMHNP has been treating a 15-year-old patient with a history of abuse and neglect. Thirty minutes
into their therapy session the patient jumps up and begins to pace around the room. Utilizing Socratic
dialogue (SD) the PMHNP’s best action would be to:
Selected Answer:
C. Say, “I noticed a change. Can you tell me what happened?”
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is treating a 50-year-old patient who suffers from depression. When he was growing up,
he was often responsible for taking care of his three younger siblings. Since then, the patient puts
other people’s needs before his own. Based on this information, the PMHNP would conclude that
his interpersonal style is .
Selected Answer:
A.overly nurturing
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
At the initial interview with a patient, the PMHNP reviews the condition of receiving services,
including limits that will be imposed on confidentiality. During the discussion, the patient shares
information thatthe PMHNP is legally required to report.
True or false: If the PMHNP does not report information that s/he is legally required to report, state
laws govern the consequences which include penalties for not reporting, especially child and elder
abuse.
Selected Answer:
True
Questio
n7
0 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is meeting with a new patient who is a young veteran back from serving two tours
overseas. When reviewing the patient’s health history file that was sent from the VA, the PMHNP
learns that
