NURS 6640 FINAL EXAM 4
, NURS 6640 FINAL EXAM 4
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is using interpersonal psychotherapy with a 40-year-old patient
having relationship problems with his extended family. The patient shares that
he has been using the strategies they identified to reduce his distress, but they
have not been helping. He is frustrated and is considering stopping treatment.
What would be an appropriate step by the PMHNP?
Selected A.
Answer:
Encourage the patient to continue treatment by using
alternative strategies
Question 2
0 out of 1 points
The PMHNP has been providing supportive psychodynamic psychotherapy to a
patient and is nearing the termination stage. The PMHNP will use which
criteria for determining that the patient is ready for termination?
Selected D.
Answer:
Self-analytic capacity has been developed.
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
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?
Selected B.
Answer:
Empty-chair dialogue
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is caring for an older patient with major depressive disorder,
seasonal pattern. The patient has been resolute about not taking medication to
manage the depression brought on by his illness, stating that it is against his
yogic lifestyle. In addition to psychotherapy, what can the PMHNP suggest to
this patient?
Selected A.
Answer:
“You may want to look into therapeutic oils and aromatherapy
as an alternative to medication.”
Question 5
0 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 would be a _________.
Selected Answer: A.
primary health care setting with some specialized
care
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
, NURS 6640 FINAL EXAM 4
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is using interpersonal psychotherapy with a 40-year-old patient
having relationship problems with his extended family. The patient shares that
he has been using the strategies they identified to reduce his distress, but they
have not been helping. He is frustrated and is considering stopping treatment.
What would be an appropriate step by the PMHNP?
Selected A.
Answer:
Encourage the patient to continue treatment by using
alternative strategies
Question 2
0 out of 1 points
The PMHNP has been providing supportive psychodynamic psychotherapy to a
patient and is nearing the termination stage. The PMHNP will use which
criteria for determining that the patient is ready for termination?
Selected D.
Answer:
Self-analytic capacity has been developed.
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
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?
Selected B.
Answer:
Empty-chair dialogue
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is caring for an older patient with major depressive disorder,
seasonal pattern. The patient has been resolute about not taking medication to
manage the depression brought on by his illness, stating that it is against his
yogic lifestyle. In addition to psychotherapy, what can the PMHNP suggest to
this patient?
Selected A.
Answer:
“You may want to look into therapeutic oils and aromatherapy
as an alternative to medication.”
Question 5
0 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 would be a _________.
Selected Answer: A.
primary health care setting with some specialized
care
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
