Take Test: Week 6 Midterm Exam
Test Information
Description
Instructions
Timed Test This test has a time limit of 2 hours.This test will save and
submit automatically when the time expires.
Warnings appear when half the time, 5 minutes, 1
minute, and 30 seconds remain.
Multiple Not allowed. This test can only be taken once.
Attempts
Force This test can be saved and resumed at any point until time
Completion has expired. The timer will continue to run if you leave the
test.
Remaining Time:
1 hour, 07 minutes, 07 seconds.
Question Completion Status:
QUE S TION 1
1. 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?
A
Assure the patient that she does not have to discuss these memories
.
B
Explain why it is important for the patient to discuss these memories openly
.
C
Tell the patient that she may not get better if she does not face her fears
.
D Let the patient know that plenty of other people have similar painful memories,
. too
1 points
QUE S TION 2
1. 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 _____________.
A
adaptive regression in the service of the ego
.
, B
regulation and control of affects and impulses
.
C
defensive and interpersonal functioning
.
D
sense of reality of the world and of the self
.
1 points
QUE S TION 3
1. A 28-year-old male patient is experiencing distress related to the workplace.
What might the PMHNP ask to assess affective development?
A
“How do you think your colleagues feel about you?”
.
B
“How do you calm yourself when you are upset at the office?”
.
C “How do you think your colleague felt when you blamed
. her?”
D
All of the above.
.
1 points
QUE S TION 4
1. 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:
A
Allow the patient time to process before speaking.
.
B Ask, “Why don’t you come have a seat beside me?” while tapping the
. table.
C
Say, “I noticed a change. Can you tell me what happened?”
.
D Say, “We can continue this session later if you prefer.”
.
1 points
QUE S TION 5
1. 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:
A
“You may experience an elevated heart rate, constant worrying, and diarrhea.”
.
B “You may experience fear, sweating, and muscle tension.”
, .
C
“You may experience an elevated heart rate, the need to urinate, and fear.”
.
D “You may experience sleepiness, decreased blood pressure, and fear.”
.
1 points
QUE S TION 6
1. 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?
A
“What are your beliefs about therapy and seeking help?”
.
B
“To what extent do your religious beliefs give you comfort?”
.
C
“What gives you a sense of meaning and purpose in life?”
.
D
All of the above.
.
1 points
QUE S TION 7
1. 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?
A
Asking the patient what she does to relieve anxiety
.
B
Giving the patient basic stress management activities
.
C
Developing a plan together that is not overwhelming
.
D
All of the above
.
1 points
QUE S TION 8
1. 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 _______________.
A
assess the patient’s mental health status and functioning
.
B
explore the interpersonal styles of each family member
.
C provide background information for the patient’s family structure
Test Information
Description
Instructions
Timed Test This test has a time limit of 2 hours.This test will save and
submit automatically when the time expires.
Warnings appear when half the time, 5 minutes, 1
minute, and 30 seconds remain.
Multiple Not allowed. This test can only be taken once.
Attempts
Force This test can be saved and resumed at any point until time
Completion has expired. The timer will continue to run if you leave the
test.
Remaining Time:
1 hour, 07 minutes, 07 seconds.
Question Completion Status:
QUE S TION 1
1. 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?
A
Assure the patient that she does not have to discuss these memories
.
B
Explain why it is important for the patient to discuss these memories openly
.
C
Tell the patient that she may not get better if she does not face her fears
.
D Let the patient know that plenty of other people have similar painful memories,
. too
1 points
QUE S TION 2
1. 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 _____________.
A
adaptive regression in the service of the ego
.
, B
regulation and control of affects and impulses
.
C
defensive and interpersonal functioning
.
D
sense of reality of the world and of the self
.
1 points
QUE S TION 3
1. A 28-year-old male patient is experiencing distress related to the workplace.
What might the PMHNP ask to assess affective development?
A
“How do you think your colleagues feel about you?”
.
B
“How do you calm yourself when you are upset at the office?”
.
C “How do you think your colleague felt when you blamed
. her?”
D
All of the above.
.
1 points
QUE S TION 4
1. 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:
A
Allow the patient time to process before speaking.
.
B Ask, “Why don’t you come have a seat beside me?” while tapping the
. table.
C
Say, “I noticed a change. Can you tell me what happened?”
.
D Say, “We can continue this session later if you prefer.”
.
1 points
QUE S TION 5
1. 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:
A
“You may experience an elevated heart rate, constant worrying, and diarrhea.”
.
B “You may experience fear, sweating, and muscle tension.”
, .
C
“You may experience an elevated heart rate, the need to urinate, and fear.”
.
D “You may experience sleepiness, decreased blood pressure, and fear.”
.
1 points
QUE S TION 6
1. 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?
A
“What are your beliefs about therapy and seeking help?”
.
B
“To what extent do your religious beliefs give you comfort?”
.
C
“What gives you a sense of meaning and purpose in life?”
.
D
All of the above.
.
1 points
QUE S TION 7
1. 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?
A
Asking the patient what she does to relieve anxiety
.
B
Giving the patient basic stress management activities
.
C
Developing a plan together that is not overwhelming
.
D
All of the above
.
1 points
QUE S TION 8
1. 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 _______________.
A
assess the patient’s mental health status and functioning
.
B
explore the interpersonal styles of each family member
.
C provide background information for the patient’s family structure
