Course NURS-6640 Psychotherapy Individ
Attempt Score 74 out of 75 points
Results Submitted Answers
Displayed
• Question 1
1 out of 1 points
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?
Selected
A.
Answer:
“I noticed that your fingers were tapping. Can you give a voice to your
fingers?”
• Question 2
1 out of 1 points
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”?
Selected
C.
Answer:
“You have identified your weight as a problem in your marriage and
but believe that losing weight will gain happiness.”
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
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?
Selected Answer: A.
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
Focusing too heavily on defenses
, 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.
Selected Answer: False
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
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?
Selected Answer: D.
All the above.
• Question 6
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 Answer: B.
Empty-chair dialogue
• Question 7
1 out of 1 points
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?
Selected
B.
Answer:
“The type of treatment depends on the stage of dementia and safety
considerations.”
• Question 8
1 out of 1 points
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?
Selected
D.
Answer:
“That must be a very tiring work schedule. How do you feel about working
so much?”
, • Question 9
1 out of 1 points
When preparing to terminate a patient, what does the PMHNP do to organize thoughts about
the patient’s progress made during treatment?
Selected
B.
Answer:
Reviews the patient’s file to identify issues and important themes that were
highlighted throughout treatment
• Question 10
1 out of 1 points
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?
Selected
A.
Answer:
Help Linda develop an awareness of triggers in order to have greater control
over physical and emotional responses
• Question 11
1 out of 1 points
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?
Selected Answer: B.
Asking the patient how the patient feels
• Question 12
1 out of 1 points
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?
Selected Answer: D.
All of the above
• Question 13
1 out of 1 points
A 43-year-old single mother is seeing the PMHNP at the request of her sister. “My sister
thinks I need to come here to talk about my feelings,” the patient reports. The PMHNP
learns
, that the patient has three children from three different men, but is unable to collect
appropriate child support payments from any of the biological fathers. Additionally, the
woman is barely able to afford her apartment or utilities payments. What is the appropriate
response from the PMHNP when using the psychodynamic psychotherapy technique?
Selected Answer: C.
Suggesting that the patient seek professional legal help
• Question 14
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP has been providing interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) for a patient who the
PMHNP observes implementing new ways of being, such as interacting more with peers and
being less isolated in social scenarios. The PMHNP understands that the patient is
approaching termination. How does the PMHNP address termination with this patient?
Selected Answer: C.
Embed the termination into the work of the therapeutic phase
• Question 15
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP has been treating a 14-year-old patient using interpersonal psychotherapy. The
patient has been depressed since the death of his grandmother. To help the patient recover,
the PMHNP has told the parents:
Selected Answer: B.
“Modify your expectations at home and school until the depression lifts.”
• Question 16
1 out of 1 points
In the planning phase of change, a 42-year-old male client who struggles with gambling
discusses how he plans to abstain from gambling. He tells the PMHNP, “I am no longer
going to carry cash to the casino because you can’t spend what you don’t have.” The PMHNP
uses an affirming communication skill when she states:
Selected
A.
Answer:
“Not gambling is a tough habit to break; not carrying cash is a big step in
the right direction.”
• Question 17
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is assessing a patient who has been receiving months of outpatient
psychotherapy. According to the PMHNP’s assessment, the patient is nearing the termination
phase of their therapeutic relationship because the patient’s symptoms have improved, and
the patient shows progress managing behaviors and decision-making abilities according to the
diagnosis. How does the PMHNP approach termination with this patient?
Selected Answer: B.
Manage termination issues as part of the treatment
• Question 18
1 out of 1 points
Attempt Score 74 out of 75 points
Results Submitted Answers
Displayed
• Question 1
1 out of 1 points
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?
Selected
A.
Answer:
“I noticed that your fingers were tapping. Can you give a voice to your
fingers?”
• Question 2
1 out of 1 points
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”?
Selected
C.
Answer:
“You have identified your weight as a problem in your marriage and
but believe that losing weight will gain happiness.”
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
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?
Selected Answer: A.
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
Focusing too heavily on defenses
, 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.
Selected Answer: False
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
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?
Selected Answer: D.
All the above.
• Question 6
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 Answer: B.
Empty-chair dialogue
• Question 7
1 out of 1 points
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?
Selected
B.
Answer:
“The type of treatment depends on the stage of dementia and safety
considerations.”
• Question 8
1 out of 1 points
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?
Selected
D.
Answer:
“That must be a very tiring work schedule. How do you feel about working
so much?”
, • Question 9
1 out of 1 points
When preparing to terminate a patient, what does the PMHNP do to organize thoughts about
the patient’s progress made during treatment?
Selected
B.
Answer:
Reviews the patient’s file to identify issues and important themes that were
highlighted throughout treatment
• Question 10
1 out of 1 points
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?
Selected
A.
Answer:
Help Linda develop an awareness of triggers in order to have greater control
over physical and emotional responses
• Question 11
1 out of 1 points
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?
Selected Answer: B.
Asking the patient how the patient feels
• Question 12
1 out of 1 points
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?
Selected Answer: D.
All of the above
• Question 13
1 out of 1 points
A 43-year-old single mother is seeing the PMHNP at the request of her sister. “My sister
thinks I need to come here to talk about my feelings,” the patient reports. The PMHNP
learns
, that the patient has three children from three different men, but is unable to collect
appropriate child support payments from any of the biological fathers. Additionally, the
woman is barely able to afford her apartment or utilities payments. What is the appropriate
response from the PMHNP when using the psychodynamic psychotherapy technique?
Selected Answer: C.
Suggesting that the patient seek professional legal help
• Question 14
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP has been providing interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) for a patient who the
PMHNP observes implementing new ways of being, such as interacting more with peers and
being less isolated in social scenarios. The PMHNP understands that the patient is
approaching termination. How does the PMHNP address termination with this patient?
Selected Answer: C.
Embed the termination into the work of the therapeutic phase
• Question 15
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP has been treating a 14-year-old patient using interpersonal psychotherapy. The
patient has been depressed since the death of his grandmother. To help the patient recover,
the PMHNP has told the parents:
Selected Answer: B.
“Modify your expectations at home and school until the depression lifts.”
• Question 16
1 out of 1 points
In the planning phase of change, a 42-year-old male client who struggles with gambling
discusses how he plans to abstain from gambling. He tells the PMHNP, “I am no longer
going to carry cash to the casino because you can’t spend what you don’t have.” The PMHNP
uses an affirming communication skill when she states:
Selected
A.
Answer:
“Not gambling is a tough habit to break; not carrying cash is a big step in
the right direction.”
• Question 17
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is assessing a patient who has been receiving months of outpatient
psychotherapy. According to the PMHNP’s assessment, the patient is nearing the termination
phase of their therapeutic relationship because the patient’s symptoms have improved, and
the patient shows progress managing behaviors and decision-making abilities according to the
diagnosis. How does the PMHNP approach termination with this patient?
Selected Answer: B.
Manage termination issues as part of the treatment
• Question 18
1 out of 1 points
