NURS 6640 Final Exam Questions &Answers v2 (Graded A)
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is using interpersonal psychotherapy with a 40-year-old patient having
relationship problems with his extended family. The patient shares that he has been using the
strategies they identified to reduce his distress, but they have not been helping. He is
frustrated and is considering stopping treatment. What would be an appropriate step by the
PMHNP?
Answer: A. Encourage the patient to continue treatment by using alternative strategies
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP has been providing supportive psychodynamic psychotherapy to a patient and
is nearing the termination stage. The PMHNP will use which criteria for determining that the
patient is ready for termination?
Answer: D. Self-analytic capacity has been developed.
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
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?
Answer: B. Empty-chair dialogue
,Question 4
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is caring for an older patient with major depressive disorder, seasonal pattern.
The patient has been resolute about not taking medication to manage the depression brought
on by his illness, stating that it is against his yogic lifestyle. In addition to psychotherapy,
what can the PMHNP suggest to this patient?
Answer A. “You may want to look into therapeutic oils and aromatherapy as an alternative
: to medication.”
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is assessing a 60-year-old patient named Carlos. He has severe PTSD and mild
substance abuse issues. The most appropriate setting to treat Carlos would be a _________.
Answer A. an advanced health care setting with some specialized care
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Question 6
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is caring for a patient who is histrionic. Using the supportive psychodynamic
therapy model, what is the best statement made by the PMHNP?
Answer B. “Let’s not think too much about emotion right now. Let’s focus on what got
: you upset in the first place.”
Question 7
1 out of 1 points
, The PMHNP is meeting with a patient who has been diagnosed with depression. The patient
is having trouble adjusting to her new job and hasn’t made any new friends there. What
would an appropriate response be by the PMHNP using the interpersonal psychotherapy
approach?
Answer: C. “Tell me more about why you’re having trouble making new friends at work.”
Question 8
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is initiating a plan of care for a patient who requires comprehensive
psychotherapy to manage his depression and mood disorder. Throughout the initial sessions,
the patient reports feeling as though he cannot be helped. The PMHNP is concerned about
premature termination initiated by the patient. What strategy can the PMHNP employ to
prevent or reduce premature termination?
Answer: D. All of the above
Question 9
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is assessing a 40-year-old patient named Sarah who has a severe cocaine
addiction and mild depression. Using the four-quadrant model, what would be the most
appropriate setting to help the patient?
Answer: C. Substance abuse treatment system
Question 10
0 out of 1 points
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is using interpersonal psychotherapy with a 40-year-old patient having
relationship problems with his extended family. The patient shares that he has been using the
strategies they identified to reduce his distress, but they have not been helping. He is
frustrated and is considering stopping treatment. What would be an appropriate step by the
PMHNP?
Answer: A. Encourage the patient to continue treatment by using alternative strategies
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP has been providing supportive psychodynamic psychotherapy to a patient and
is nearing the termination stage. The PMHNP will use which criteria for determining that the
patient is ready for termination?
Answer: D. Self-analytic capacity has been developed.
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
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?
Answer: B. Empty-chair dialogue
,Question 4
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is caring for an older patient with major depressive disorder, seasonal pattern.
The patient has been resolute about not taking medication to manage the depression brought
on by his illness, stating that it is against his yogic lifestyle. In addition to psychotherapy,
what can the PMHNP suggest to this patient?
Answer A. “You may want to look into therapeutic oils and aromatherapy as an alternative
: to medication.”
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is assessing a 60-year-old patient named Carlos. He has severe PTSD and mild
substance abuse issues. The most appropriate setting to treat Carlos would be a _________.
Answer A. an advanced health care setting with some specialized care
:
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is caring for a patient who is histrionic. Using the supportive psychodynamic
therapy model, what is the best statement made by the PMHNP?
Answer B. “Let’s not think too much about emotion right now. Let’s focus on what got
: you upset in the first place.”
Question 7
1 out of 1 points
, The PMHNP is meeting with a patient who has been diagnosed with depression. The patient
is having trouble adjusting to her new job and hasn’t made any new friends there. What
would an appropriate response be by the PMHNP using the interpersonal psychotherapy
approach?
Answer: C. “Tell me more about why you’re having trouble making new friends at work.”
Question 8
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is initiating a plan of care for a patient who requires comprehensive
psychotherapy to manage his depression and mood disorder. Throughout the initial sessions,
the patient reports feeling as though he cannot be helped. The PMHNP is concerned about
premature termination initiated by the patient. What strategy can the PMHNP employ to
prevent or reduce premature termination?
Answer: D. All of the above
Question 9
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is assessing a 40-year-old patient named Sarah who has a severe cocaine
addiction and mild depression. Using the four-quadrant model, what would be the most
appropriate setting to help the patient?
Answer: C. Substance abuse treatment system
Question 10
0 out of 1 points
