NURS 6640 Midterm Exam 5 - Question and Answers

NURS 6640 Midterm Exam 5 - Question and AnswersQUESTION 1 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: 2. 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 QUESTION 2 1. The PMHNP is working with a school-aged child who has been diagnosed with depression. The child has attended several sessions with the PMNHP, but recently presents with avoidant behavior by showing increased distress and being late to sessions. What approach does the PMHNP need to employ with the child to continue making therapeutic progress? D. All of the above 1 points QUESTION 3 1. After informing a prospective patient about limits of confidentiality, the patient consents to the “conditions” of confidentiality and signs an informed consent form. Several weeks later, a lawyer representing the patient’s spouse for a court case, asks the PMHNP for the disclosure of information about the patient. The PMHNP should: 2. C. Limit disclosure to the extent legally possible 1 points QUESTION 4 1. In your office, you see a 58-year-old patient with PTSD who reports having nightmares, making it impossible for her to sleep. What recommendations based on principles of sleep hygiene will the PMHNP make? C. Avoid watching television or reading in bed 1 points QUESTION 5