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Question 1
1 out of 1 points
A cocaine-addicted female patient is entering residential treatment for
substance abuse. Using the 10 guiding principles of recovery, an appropriate
step by the PMHNP is to .
Selected Answer:
A. integrate services that encompass mind, body, spirit,
and community Question 32
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP uses the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI) with a male patient who
reports having had a difficult time being separated from his parents during his
childhood. He explains that going to school or visiting his relatives without his
parents was troublesome. The PMHNP characterizes the patient as
unresolved/disorganized, according to his outcomes on the AAI. What does the
PMHNP anticipate from the patient?
Selected Answer:
A. He will have lapses in his memory of his
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childhood. Question 74
The PMHNP is caring for a patient who experiences depression caused by the
traumatic experience of her dog passing away. She reports not being able to eat
or sleep, and sometimes doesn’t want to leave the house at all. Which statement
is most appropriate for the PMHNP to maximize the patient’s adaptive coping
mechanisms?
Selected Answer:
C. “It’s important to be mindful of how you feel and then to determine what
causes those feelings.” Question 3
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 Answer:
A. “I noticed that your fingers were tapping. Can you give a
voice to your fingers?” Question 4
1 out of 1 points
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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 Answer:
B. “The type of treatment depends on the stage of dementia and
safety considerations.” Question 5
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is treating a 10-year-old boy who is exhibiting signs of aggression and
attention problems. What type of intervention will the PMHNP consider using a
common elements approach?
Selected Answer:
D. All of the
above
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
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A 35-year-old male patient is being treated for alcohol addiction. He asks for the
PMHNP’s cell phone number to use in case of an emergency. When the PMHNP
responds that giving her number would be against therapeutic rules, the patient
threatens an act of violence to the therapist. What would be the most appropriate
response by the PMHNP?
Selected Answer:
A. Immediately report the threat to the local police
department Question 7
0 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:
A. Correcting cognitive distortions
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Question 1
1 out of 1 points
A cocaine-addicted female patient is entering residential treatment for
substance abuse. Using the 10 guiding principles of recovery, an appropriate
step by the PMHNP is to .
Selected Answer:
A. integrate services that encompass mind, body, spirit,
and community Question 32
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP uses the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI) with a male patient who
reports having had a difficult time being separated from his parents during his
childhood. He explains that going to school or visiting his relatives without his
parents was troublesome. The PMHNP characterizes the patient as
unresolved/disorganized, according to his outcomes on the AAI. What does the
PMHNP anticipate from the patient?
Selected Answer:
A. He will have lapses in his memory of his
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childhood. Question 74
The PMHNP is caring for a patient who experiences depression caused by the
traumatic experience of her dog passing away. She reports not being able to eat
or sleep, and sometimes doesn’t want to leave the house at all. Which statement
is most appropriate for the PMHNP to maximize the patient’s adaptive coping
mechanisms?
Selected Answer:
C. “It’s important to be mindful of how you feel and then to determine what
causes those feelings.” Question 3
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 Answer:
A. “I noticed that your fingers were tapping. Can you give a
voice to your fingers?” Question 4
1 out of 1 points
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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 Answer:
B. “The type of treatment depends on the stage of dementia and
safety considerations.” Question 5
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is treating a 10-year-old boy who is exhibiting signs of aggression and
attention problems. What type of intervention will the PMHNP consider using a
common elements approach?
Selected Answer:
D. All of the
above
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
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A 35-year-old male patient is being treated for alcohol addiction. He asks for the
PMHNP’s cell phone number to use in case of an emergency. When the PMHNP
responds that giving her number would be against therapeutic rules, the patient
threatens an act of violence to the therapist. What would be the most appropriate
response by the PMHNP?
Selected Answer:
A. Immediately report the threat to the local police
department Question 7
0 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:
A. Correcting cognitive distortions
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