2024 PSI TEST PREP EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Women with a history of postpartum psychosis who desire another pregnancy can
be advised:
1/1
a. To continue to take medication throughout pregnancy.
b. To avoid medication in the first trimester.
c. Antipsychotic medications are associated with birth defects. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-a. To continue to take medication throughout pregnancy.
What is the mission of Postpartum Support International (PSI)?
A: to promote gender-sensitive and autonomy-enhancing mental health services
for pregnant and postpartum women.
B: to advocate public policies which guarantee these rights and ensure access to
mental health services for pregnant and postpartum women.
D: to promote awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues
related to childbearing in every country worldwide. - CORRECT ANSWERS-C: to
promote awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to
childbearing in every country worldwide.
PSI Support Coordinators are located:
A: In the US only
B: In North America only
C: In the US and Internationally - CORRECT ANSWERS-C: In the US and
Internationally
A woman who recently started on an SSRI for depression and reports agitation and
less need for sleep, and has rapid speech...
1/1
a. Should be advised to take her medication in the morning to reduce symptoms.
b. Needs her dosage increased.
c. Is likely bipolar and needs a psychiatric evaluation.
d. Might need a different medication - CORRECT ANSWERS-c. Is likely bipolar and
needs a psychiatric evaluation.
Women who want to give breastmilk while on an SSRI should be advised that...
,1/1
a. Sertraline (Zoloft) is the safest medication.
b. She should not change medication if she is on one that has been successful
during pregnancy.
c. SSRI's should not be taken while giving breastmilk. - CORRECT ANSWERS-b. She
should not change medication if she is on one that has been successful during
pregnancy.
Child Protective Services should be notified if:
1/1
a. A mom is having horrifying thoughts of hurting her baby.
b. The mom feels the baby doesn't like her.
c. The mom is unable to care for the baby/children, and there is no one to watch
them. - CORRECT ANSWERS-c. The mom is unable to care for the baby/children,
and there is no one to watch them.
Women need to be hospitalized when...
1/1
a. They are actively suicidal.
b. They have repeated thoughts about hurting the baby.
c. They don't want to take medication - CORRECT ANSWERS-a. They are actively
suicidal.
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT):
1/1
a. Should never be used in pregnancy
b. should only be used postpartum.
c. is never used anymore.
d. has been shown to safe in pregnancy and postpartum. - CORRECT ANSWERS-d.
has been shown to safe in pregnancy and postpartum.
3. What is the PSI "Chat with an Expert" and how often is it held?
A: An online video support group. Held on Wednesdays for moms and first
Mondays for dads.
B: A free phone chat with a perinatal mental health expert provider. Held on
Wednesdays for moms and first Mondays for dads.
C: A 1:1 chat with an expert set up by appointment. Held as needed when expert
available. - CORRECT ANSWERS-B: A free phone chat with a perinatal mental health
expert provider. Held on Wednesdays for moms and first Mondays for dads.
What is the PSI "Chat with an Expert" and how often is it held?
A. An online video support group. Held on Wednesdays for moms and first
Mondays for dads.
, B. A free phone chat with a perinatal mental health expert provider. Held on
Wednesdays for moms and first Mondays for dads.
C. A 1:1 chat with an expert set up by appointment. Held as needed when expert
available. - CORRECT ANSWERS-B. A free phone chat with a perinatal mental health
expert provider. Held on Wednesdays for moms and first Mondays for dads.
What is the toll-free "HelpLine" number operated by PSI?
1-877-944-HELP
1-800-944-4PPD
1-800-944-MAMA - CORRECT ANSWERS-1-800-944-4PPD
What languages are spoken by PSI HelpLine volunteers?
Spanish and English only
Spanish, English, and others by request
English only - CORRECT ANSWERS-Spanish, English, and others by request
What is the prevalence of postpartum depression in women, according to research
by Kathy Wisner in 2012?
1:10 in the first three months; 1:7 when subjects followed for the first year.
1:5 in the first three months; 1:7 when subjects followed for the first year.
1:7 in the first three months; 1:5 when subjects followed for the first year. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-1:7 in the first three months; 1:5 when subjects followed for
the first year.
What was *NOT* a frequent co-occurring disorder with postpartum depression,
according to Kathy Wisner's study?
narcolepsy
anxiety
bipolar disorders - CORRECT ANSWERS-narcolepsy
What percentage of fathers experience depression postpartum, according to the
American Academy of Pediatrics?
Thyroid imbalance
Cesarean Birth
Stress from living in poverty - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cesarean Birth
Which if the following is *NOT* considered a recognized perinatal mental health
disorder?
Perinatal Obsessive compulsive disorder
Fatigue
Postpartum Psychosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-Fatigue
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Women with a history of postpartum psychosis who desire another pregnancy can
be advised:
1/1
a. To continue to take medication throughout pregnancy.
b. To avoid medication in the first trimester.
c. Antipsychotic medications are associated with birth defects. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-a. To continue to take medication throughout pregnancy.
What is the mission of Postpartum Support International (PSI)?
A: to promote gender-sensitive and autonomy-enhancing mental health services
for pregnant and postpartum women.
B: to advocate public policies which guarantee these rights and ensure access to
mental health services for pregnant and postpartum women.
D: to promote awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues
related to childbearing in every country worldwide. - CORRECT ANSWERS-C: to
promote awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to
childbearing in every country worldwide.
PSI Support Coordinators are located:
A: In the US only
B: In North America only
C: In the US and Internationally - CORRECT ANSWERS-C: In the US and
Internationally
A woman who recently started on an SSRI for depression and reports agitation and
less need for sleep, and has rapid speech...
1/1
a. Should be advised to take her medication in the morning to reduce symptoms.
b. Needs her dosage increased.
c. Is likely bipolar and needs a psychiatric evaluation.
d. Might need a different medication - CORRECT ANSWERS-c. Is likely bipolar and
needs a psychiatric evaluation.
Women who want to give breastmilk while on an SSRI should be advised that...
,1/1
a. Sertraline (Zoloft) is the safest medication.
b. She should not change medication if she is on one that has been successful
during pregnancy.
c. SSRI's should not be taken while giving breastmilk. - CORRECT ANSWERS-b. She
should not change medication if she is on one that has been successful during
pregnancy.
Child Protective Services should be notified if:
1/1
a. A mom is having horrifying thoughts of hurting her baby.
b. The mom feels the baby doesn't like her.
c. The mom is unable to care for the baby/children, and there is no one to watch
them. - CORRECT ANSWERS-c. The mom is unable to care for the baby/children,
and there is no one to watch them.
Women need to be hospitalized when...
1/1
a. They are actively suicidal.
b. They have repeated thoughts about hurting the baby.
c. They don't want to take medication - CORRECT ANSWERS-a. They are actively
suicidal.
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT):
1/1
a. Should never be used in pregnancy
b. should only be used postpartum.
c. is never used anymore.
d. has been shown to safe in pregnancy and postpartum. - CORRECT ANSWERS-d.
has been shown to safe in pregnancy and postpartum.
3. What is the PSI "Chat with an Expert" and how often is it held?
A: An online video support group. Held on Wednesdays for moms and first
Mondays for dads.
B: A free phone chat with a perinatal mental health expert provider. Held on
Wednesdays for moms and first Mondays for dads.
C: A 1:1 chat with an expert set up by appointment. Held as needed when expert
available. - CORRECT ANSWERS-B: A free phone chat with a perinatal mental health
expert provider. Held on Wednesdays for moms and first Mondays for dads.
What is the PSI "Chat with an Expert" and how often is it held?
A. An online video support group. Held on Wednesdays for moms and first
Mondays for dads.
, B. A free phone chat with a perinatal mental health expert provider. Held on
Wednesdays for moms and first Mondays for dads.
C. A 1:1 chat with an expert set up by appointment. Held as needed when expert
available. - CORRECT ANSWERS-B. A free phone chat with a perinatal mental health
expert provider. Held on Wednesdays for moms and first Mondays for dads.
What is the toll-free "HelpLine" number operated by PSI?
1-877-944-HELP
1-800-944-4PPD
1-800-944-MAMA - CORRECT ANSWERS-1-800-944-4PPD
What languages are spoken by PSI HelpLine volunteers?
Spanish and English only
Spanish, English, and others by request
English only - CORRECT ANSWERS-Spanish, English, and others by request
What is the prevalence of postpartum depression in women, according to research
by Kathy Wisner in 2012?
1:10 in the first three months; 1:7 when subjects followed for the first year.
1:5 in the first three months; 1:7 when subjects followed for the first year.
1:7 in the first three months; 1:5 when subjects followed for the first year. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-1:7 in the first three months; 1:5 when subjects followed for
the first year.
What was *NOT* a frequent co-occurring disorder with postpartum depression,
according to Kathy Wisner's study?
narcolepsy
anxiety
bipolar disorders - CORRECT ANSWERS-narcolepsy
What percentage of fathers experience depression postpartum, according to the
American Academy of Pediatrics?
Thyroid imbalance
Cesarean Birth
Stress from living in poverty - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cesarean Birth
Which if the following is *NOT* considered a recognized perinatal mental health
disorder?
Perinatal Obsessive compulsive disorder
Fatigue
Postpartum Psychosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-Fatigue
