NR-605 Week 3 & 4 Midterm Exam (Latest Update
) Diagnosis & Management in
Psychiatric-Mental Health across the Lifespan I
Practicum Questions and 100% Correct Answers
[Grade A] - Chamberlain
Week 3
Tiffany is a 24-year-old who presents for therapy after encouragement from her
sister. She endorses difficulty forming close relationships and admits to sexually
promiscuous behavior regularly. During the intake interview, she discloses a history of
physical abuse by both parents; she has never admitted the abuse to anyone but her
sister. She also admits to cutting as a coping strategy.
Which of the psychodynamic psychotherapies below is best suited for Sofia?
expressive psychotherapy
brief psychodynamic therapy
psychoanalytic psychotherapy
supportive psychotherapy - correct answer expressive psychotherapy
Rationale: Tiffany presents with behaviors consistent with borderline personality
structure, including difficulty forming relationships, acting out via sexually
promiscuous behavior, and self-harm. Expressive psychotherapy can assist Tiffany
with reliving her past trauma and activating emotions to begin the healing process.
Terrell is a 40-year-old who presents for therapy. He is recently separated from his
partner of 10 years, and he tearfully states that thinking about returning to dating is
"horrifying," but he expresses anxiety about "being alone for the rest of my life."
Which of the psychodynamic psychotherapies below is best suited for Sofia?
expressive psychotherapy
brief psychodynamic therapy
psychoanalytic psychotherapy
supportive psychotherapy - correct answer supportive psychotherapy
Rationale: Terrell presents with an emotional communication style, life stressors
related to a recent breakup, and anxiety related to change. Supportive psychotherapy
will help Terrell problem solve, reduce anxiety, and build appropriate resources.
Olathe is a 26-year-old who presents for therapy related to relationship issues with
her spouse. She states that their communication has been "nonexistent" for several
months and that she is "at the point where divorce seems like the only option." While
, NR-605 Week 3 & 4 Midterm Exam (Latest Update
) Diagnosis & Management in
Psychiatric-Mental Health across the Lifespan I
Practicum Questions and 100% Correct Answers
[Grade A] - Chamberlain
she verbalizes understanding that therapy is not a "quick fix," she indicates that she
would like to learn communication tools that she can use immediately.
Which of the psychodynamic psychotherapies below is best suited for Sofia?
expressive psychotherapy
brief psychodynamic therapy
psychoanalytic psychotherapy
supportive psychotherapy - correct answer brief psychodynamic therapy
therapeutic communication - correct answer -Translating emotions
• Sharing observations
• Sharing empathy
• Sharing hope
• Sharing humor
• Sharing feelings
-Non-verbal communication
• Active Listening
• Using touch
• Using silence
-Information verification/dissemination
• Providing information
• Clarifying
• Focusing
• Paraphrasing
• Validation
• Asking relevant questions
nontherapeutic techniques - correct answer Asking for Explanations
-Why are you so anxious?
Asking Personal Questions
-Why don't you and John get married?
Giving Advice
-If I was you, I'd take a break from school.
, NR-605 Week 3 & 4 Midterm Exam (Latest Update
) Diagnosis & Management in
Psychiatric-Mental Health across the Lifespan I
Practicum Questions and 100% Correct Answers
[Grade A] - Chamberlain
Disapproval
-You shouldn't even think about assisted suicide; it's not right.
Defensive Responses
-No one here would intentionally lie to you.
False Reassurance
-Don't worry, everything will be all right.
Therapeutic techniques - correct answer Broad Openings
-What would you like to talk about today?
Reflecting
-What do you think you should do about it?
Presenting Reality
-I don't see anyone else in the room.
Sympathy
-I'm so sorry about your mastectomy; it must be terrible to lose a breast.
Summarizing
-Today we have talked about a plan for you to manage feelings of anger.
Making an Observation
-You seem upset about something.
Which theory would the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) most
need to consider when conducting a psychiatric interview in the following situations?
A 35-year-old homeless client is in the emergency department with suicidal ideations.
Hierarchy of Needs Theory
Psychosocial Development Theory
Cognitive Development Theory - correct answer Hierarchy of Needs Theory
) Diagnosis & Management in
Psychiatric-Mental Health across the Lifespan I
Practicum Questions and 100% Correct Answers
[Grade A] - Chamberlain
Week 3
Tiffany is a 24-year-old who presents for therapy after encouragement from her
sister. She endorses difficulty forming close relationships and admits to sexually
promiscuous behavior regularly. During the intake interview, she discloses a history of
physical abuse by both parents; she has never admitted the abuse to anyone but her
sister. She also admits to cutting as a coping strategy.
Which of the psychodynamic psychotherapies below is best suited for Sofia?
expressive psychotherapy
brief psychodynamic therapy
psychoanalytic psychotherapy
supportive psychotherapy - correct answer expressive psychotherapy
Rationale: Tiffany presents with behaviors consistent with borderline personality
structure, including difficulty forming relationships, acting out via sexually
promiscuous behavior, and self-harm. Expressive psychotherapy can assist Tiffany
with reliving her past trauma and activating emotions to begin the healing process.
Terrell is a 40-year-old who presents for therapy. He is recently separated from his
partner of 10 years, and he tearfully states that thinking about returning to dating is
"horrifying," but he expresses anxiety about "being alone for the rest of my life."
Which of the psychodynamic psychotherapies below is best suited for Sofia?
expressive psychotherapy
brief psychodynamic therapy
psychoanalytic psychotherapy
supportive psychotherapy - correct answer supportive psychotherapy
Rationale: Terrell presents with an emotional communication style, life stressors
related to a recent breakup, and anxiety related to change. Supportive psychotherapy
will help Terrell problem solve, reduce anxiety, and build appropriate resources.
Olathe is a 26-year-old who presents for therapy related to relationship issues with
her spouse. She states that their communication has been "nonexistent" for several
months and that she is "at the point where divorce seems like the only option." While
, NR-605 Week 3 & 4 Midterm Exam (Latest Update
) Diagnosis & Management in
Psychiatric-Mental Health across the Lifespan I
Practicum Questions and 100% Correct Answers
[Grade A] - Chamberlain
she verbalizes understanding that therapy is not a "quick fix," she indicates that she
would like to learn communication tools that she can use immediately.
Which of the psychodynamic psychotherapies below is best suited for Sofia?
expressive psychotherapy
brief psychodynamic therapy
psychoanalytic psychotherapy
supportive psychotherapy - correct answer brief psychodynamic therapy
therapeutic communication - correct answer -Translating emotions
• Sharing observations
• Sharing empathy
• Sharing hope
• Sharing humor
• Sharing feelings
-Non-verbal communication
• Active Listening
• Using touch
• Using silence
-Information verification/dissemination
• Providing information
• Clarifying
• Focusing
• Paraphrasing
• Validation
• Asking relevant questions
nontherapeutic techniques - correct answer Asking for Explanations
-Why are you so anxious?
Asking Personal Questions
-Why don't you and John get married?
Giving Advice
-If I was you, I'd take a break from school.
, NR-605 Week 3 & 4 Midterm Exam (Latest Update
) Diagnosis & Management in
Psychiatric-Mental Health across the Lifespan I
Practicum Questions and 100% Correct Answers
[Grade A] - Chamberlain
Disapproval
-You shouldn't even think about assisted suicide; it's not right.
Defensive Responses
-No one here would intentionally lie to you.
False Reassurance
-Don't worry, everything will be all right.
Therapeutic techniques - correct answer Broad Openings
-What would you like to talk about today?
Reflecting
-What do you think you should do about it?
Presenting Reality
-I don't see anyone else in the room.
Sympathy
-I'm so sorry about your mastectomy; it must be terrible to lose a breast.
Summarizing
-Today we have talked about a plan for you to manage feelings of anger.
Making an Observation
-You seem upset about something.
Which theory would the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) most
need to consider when conducting a psychiatric interview in the following situations?
A 35-year-old homeless client is in the emergency department with suicidal ideations.
Hierarchy of Needs Theory
Psychosocial Development Theory
Cognitive Development Theory - correct answer Hierarchy of Needs Theory
