6640 Final Exam with true answers.
Review Test Submission:
Week 11 Final Exam
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
A.
Answer:
Focusing too heavily on defenses
,6640 Final Exam with true answers.
• Question 4
1 out of 1 points
,6640 Final Exam with true answers.
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 Fals
Answer: e
• 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
D.
Answer:
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
B.
Answer:
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
, 6640 Final Exam with true answers.
myself to death in order to prove that I am valuable
Review Test Submission:
Week 11 Final Exam
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
A.
Answer:
Focusing too heavily on defenses
,6640 Final Exam with true answers.
• Question 4
1 out of 1 points
,6640 Final Exam with true answers.
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 Fals
Answer: e
• 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
D.
Answer:
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
B.
Answer:
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
, 6640 Final Exam with true answers.
myself to death in order to prove that I am valuable
