NRNP-6640- Midterm Exam 5
NRNP-6640- Midterm Exam 5
2 ( LATEST)
Course NRNP-6640-4,Psychotherapy Individ.2020
Test Week 6 Midterm Exam
Status Completed
Attempt Score 73 out of 75 points
Time Elapsed 1 hour, 20 minutes out of 2 hours
Results Displayed Submitted Answers
Question 1
0 out of 1 points
During a session, the PMHNP asks a patient with a history of sexual abuse to recall the
relationship she had as a child with her parents. The patient responds by saying she
has a headache and her stomach hurts, and starts talking about her physical ailments.
What is the appropriate response by the PMHNP?
Selected B.
Answer: Explain why it is important for the patient to discuss these memories
openly
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is assessing ego functioning of his 40-year-old patient by asking what she
feels is the cause of her problems. She attributes her problems to her overprotective
parents not letting her have enough freedom growing up. Based on her answer, the
PMHNP is testing .
Selected Answer: C.
defensive and interpersonal functioning
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
A 28-year-old male patient is experiencing distress related to the workplace. What
might the PMHNP ask to assess affective development?
Selected Answer: D.
All of the above.
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
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?”
,NRNP-6640- Midterm Exam 5
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
, NRNP-6640- Midterm Exam 5
The PMHNP understands that anxiety and depression are two disorders in which their
symptoms may overlap. When discussing this, you explain that the autonomic nervous
system is activated and further helps distinguish anxiety symptoms by making the
following points:
Selected Answer: B.
“You may experience fear, sweating, and muscle tension.”
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is taking a history and wants to assess how the patient copes with adversity.
To do so, the therapist asks questions about the patient’s belief system. What would
be an appropriate question to ask?
Selected Answer: D.
All of the above.
Question 7
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is caring for a 21-year-old woman who is suffering from anxiety and is
having difficulty managing stress. Which of the following would be an appropriate step
by the PMHNP?
Selected Answer: D.
All of the above
Question 8
1 out of 1 points
Your patient is a 65-year-old male who has a strained relationship with his son and
daughter. His children refuse to participate in a family session. The PMHNP asks the
patient to draw his family genogram as a next step to .
Selected Answer: C.
provide background information for the patient’s family structure
Question 9
1 out of 1 points
A new patient has been informed of the limits of confidentiality, and has signed
informed consent forms. No consent, however, has been obtained for voluntary
“Release of Information.” The patient is 20 years old and still lives at home with his
parents. He is being treated for depression, which he attributes to the trouble he’s had
finding employment.
True or false: If the patient’s mother calls the PMHNP to check up on her son to see
how he is doing, the therapist is required to protect patient confidentiality and not
disclose information.
Selected Answer: True
Question 10
1 out of 1 points
NRNP-6640- Midterm Exam 5
2 ( LATEST)
Course NRNP-6640-4,Psychotherapy Individ.2020
Test Week 6 Midterm Exam
Status Completed
Attempt Score 73 out of 75 points
Time Elapsed 1 hour, 20 minutes out of 2 hours
Results Displayed Submitted Answers
Question 1
0 out of 1 points
During a session, the PMHNP asks a patient with a history of sexual abuse to recall the
relationship she had as a child with her parents. The patient responds by saying she
has a headache and her stomach hurts, and starts talking about her physical ailments.
What is the appropriate response by the PMHNP?
Selected B.
Answer: Explain why it is important for the patient to discuss these memories
openly
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is assessing ego functioning of his 40-year-old patient by asking what she
feels is the cause of her problems. She attributes her problems to her overprotective
parents not letting her have enough freedom growing up. Based on her answer, the
PMHNP is testing .
Selected Answer: C.
defensive and interpersonal functioning
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
A 28-year-old male patient is experiencing distress related to the workplace. What
might the PMHNP ask to assess affective development?
Selected Answer: D.
All of the above.
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
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?”
,NRNP-6640- Midterm Exam 5
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
, NRNP-6640- Midterm Exam 5
The PMHNP understands that anxiety and depression are two disorders in which their
symptoms may overlap. When discussing this, you explain that the autonomic nervous
system is activated and further helps distinguish anxiety symptoms by making the
following points:
Selected Answer: B.
“You may experience fear, sweating, and muscle tension.”
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is taking a history and wants to assess how the patient copes with adversity.
To do so, the therapist asks questions about the patient’s belief system. What would
be an appropriate question to ask?
Selected Answer: D.
All of the above.
Question 7
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is caring for a 21-year-old woman who is suffering from anxiety and is
having difficulty managing stress. Which of the following would be an appropriate step
by the PMHNP?
Selected Answer: D.
All of the above
Question 8
1 out of 1 points
Your patient is a 65-year-old male who has a strained relationship with his son and
daughter. His children refuse to participate in a family session. The PMHNP asks the
patient to draw his family genogram as a next step to .
Selected Answer: C.
provide background information for the patient’s family structure
Question 9
1 out of 1 points
A new patient has been informed of the limits of confidentiality, and has signed
informed consent forms. No consent, however, has been obtained for voluntary
“Release of Information.” The patient is 20 years old and still lives at home with his
parents. He is being treated for depression, which he attributes to the trouble he’s had
finding employment.
True or false: If the patient’s mother calls the PMHNP to check up on her son to see
how he is doing, the therapist is required to protect patient confidentiality and not
disclose information.
Selected Answer: True
Question 10
1 out of 1 points
