NURS 6640 FINAL
NURS EXAM: WALDEN
6640 Final Exam: UNIVERSITY 2020
Walden University
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Question 1
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?
Question 2
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”?
Question 3
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?
Question 4
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.
Question 5
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, 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?
Question 6
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?
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Question 1
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?
Question 2
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”?
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NURS EXAM: WALDEN
6640 Final Exam: UNIVERSITY 2020
Walden University
(FOR 100% CORRECT ANSWER CHECK THE LAST PAGE)
Question 1
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?
Question 2
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”?
Question 3
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?
Question 4
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.
Question 5
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, 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?
Question 6
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?
NURS 6640 Final Exam / NURS6640 Final Exam: Walden University
NURS 6640 Week 11 Final Exam / NURS6640 Week 11 Final Exam: Walden University
NURS 6640 Review Test Submission: Week 11 Final Exam: Walden University
NURS 6640 Walden University. Review Test Submission: Week 11 Final Exam
Question 1
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?
Question 2
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”?
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