NR 547 CHAMBERLAIN MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW
2024/2025 WEEKS 1-4 COMPLETE GUIDE WITH
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,Differential diagnosis *Answer:*The provider's initial hypothesis
-a working list of potential problems that can be associated with the initial orchief complaint
-Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR)
• provides guidance for identifying psychiatric diagnoses
Psychiatric assessment: History taking *Answer:*-History of Present Illness
-How long have you been feeling this way?
-Did something happen in your life that may have triggered these emotions?
-How is this current situation impacting your life?
The Psychiatric History
-Have you ever been hospitalized for any mental health issues?
-Have you ever had counseling or psychotherapy?
-Have you ever taken medications for your mental health in the past?
-Are you currently on any medications for mental health or sleep?
Medical History/Screening for General Medical Conditions
-Do you have a primary care provider?
,-Do you have any medical illnesses?
-Are you currently taking any medications or herbal supplements?
-Do you have any allergies to medications?
-Have you ever been hospitalized for any reason?
-Have you ever had surgery?
Family Psychiatric History
-Has any relative of yours ever been hospitalized for a mental health issue?
-Has any blood relative of yours ever been diagnosed with a mental healthissue?
-Has any blood relative of yours had a history of seizures or
dementia/Alzheimer's?
Social and Developmental History
-Tell me a little bit about your childhood and how you grew up.
-How was your experience in school when you were younger? Did you enjoyschool?
-How do you support yourself with your finances?
-Do you have a good support system? Are you currently in a relationship?Where do you live?
Who do you live with?
-What do you do in your free time? What activities do you enjoy?
Screening and Psychiatric Rating Scales *Answer:*Evidence-based screeningtools and
psychiatric rating scales
, -can help the provider identify symptoms and assess their severity and canassist with the
evaluation of response to treatment
A 52-year-old client presents to the emergency department following a car accident. The
emergency department (ED) physician is concerned that the client may have intentionally
crashed her car and requests a stat PMHNP consult. In speaking with the PMHNP, the client
describes persistent feelingsof sadness and hopelessness. She states that she often wonders if
her husbandwould be happier if she wasn't around anymore since she's never happy and
sometimes thinks about what it would be like to just take a handful of sleeping pills and go to
sleep forever. The client reports a previous suicide attempt when she was 16 but denies that
she is considering killing herself right now.
Based on the client's ASQ score, what is the most appropriate response?
No action is necessary as the client is not currently considering suicide.Provide a brief suicide
safety assessment.
Alert the client's primary care physician.
Provide a ST *Answer:*Provide a brief suicide safety assessment.
Rationale: While the client's responses do not indicate a need for a stat full safety and mental
health evaluation, the client requires a brief suicide safety assessment to determine whether a
full mental health evaluation in necessary.It is also important to notify the client's physician or
the clinician responsiblefor the client's care.
2024/2025 WEEKS 1-4 COMPLETE GUIDE WITH
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS NEWEST
UPDATE | RATED A+
I Wish You the Best in Your Studies and Exam Revision.
You are blessed!
,Differential diagnosis *Answer:*The provider's initial hypothesis
-a working list of potential problems that can be associated with the initial orchief complaint
-Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR)
• provides guidance for identifying psychiatric diagnoses
Psychiatric assessment: History taking *Answer:*-History of Present Illness
-How long have you been feeling this way?
-Did something happen in your life that may have triggered these emotions?
-How is this current situation impacting your life?
The Psychiatric History
-Have you ever been hospitalized for any mental health issues?
-Have you ever had counseling or psychotherapy?
-Have you ever taken medications for your mental health in the past?
-Are you currently on any medications for mental health or sleep?
Medical History/Screening for General Medical Conditions
-Do you have a primary care provider?
,-Do you have any medical illnesses?
-Are you currently taking any medications or herbal supplements?
-Do you have any allergies to medications?
-Have you ever been hospitalized for any reason?
-Have you ever had surgery?
Family Psychiatric History
-Has any relative of yours ever been hospitalized for a mental health issue?
-Has any blood relative of yours ever been diagnosed with a mental healthissue?
-Has any blood relative of yours had a history of seizures or
dementia/Alzheimer's?
Social and Developmental History
-Tell me a little bit about your childhood and how you grew up.
-How was your experience in school when you were younger? Did you enjoyschool?
-How do you support yourself with your finances?
-Do you have a good support system? Are you currently in a relationship?Where do you live?
Who do you live with?
-What do you do in your free time? What activities do you enjoy?
Screening and Psychiatric Rating Scales *Answer:*Evidence-based screeningtools and
psychiatric rating scales
, -can help the provider identify symptoms and assess their severity and canassist with the
evaluation of response to treatment
A 52-year-old client presents to the emergency department following a car accident. The
emergency department (ED) physician is concerned that the client may have intentionally
crashed her car and requests a stat PMHNP consult. In speaking with the PMHNP, the client
describes persistent feelingsof sadness and hopelessness. She states that she often wonders if
her husbandwould be happier if she wasn't around anymore since she's never happy and
sometimes thinks about what it would be like to just take a handful of sleeping pills and go to
sleep forever. The client reports a previous suicide attempt when she was 16 but denies that
she is considering killing herself right now.
Based on the client's ASQ score, what is the most appropriate response?
No action is necessary as the client is not currently considering suicide.Provide a brief suicide
safety assessment.
Alert the client's primary care physician.
Provide a ST *Answer:*Provide a brief suicide safety assessment.
Rationale: While the client's responses do not indicate a need for a stat full safety and mental
health evaluation, the client requires a brief suicide safety assessment to determine whether a
full mental health evaluation in necessary.It is also important to notify the client's physician or
the clinician responsiblefor the client's care.
