SHADOW HEALTH NICOLE DIAZ PTSD
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ CARE PLAN DX. Answer: EXHIBITS INEFFECTIVE COPING r/t
INSUFFICIENT SENSE OF CONTROL aeb [nightmares, paranoia,
tobacco use, fear]
◉ Care plan Planning Short term goals. Answer: the patient will identify
at least 2 constructive short term coping strategies by the end of the visit
◉ Care plan Planning Interventions. Answer: -Identify current stressors
impacting patient coping abilities and secondary concerns
-Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the current coping strategies
with the patient
-Discuss the harmful effects of smoking on physical health
-Assess readiness to learn
-Assist in determining realistic, feasible, and more efficient coping
strategies
-Assist in use of diversion, recreation, and relaxation techniques
-Teach the patient how to substitute negative thoughts for positive ones
, -Involve social services, psychiatric provider, and next-level support as
needed
◉ Care Plan Data collections. Answer: -Patient will be able to discuss
additional effective coping strategies
-Patient will voice the importance of seeking help from health care
professionals during acute phases
-Patient will articulate stressors that increase insomnia and PTSD
symptoms
◉ Patient Education/Empathy 1. Answer: PTSD
-Description: Ms. Diaz describes the symptoms that she experiences as a
result of her diagnosis of PTSD with depression.
-Model Statement: "PTSD is difficult for anyone who experiences it.
Please let me know if I do anything that makes you feel uncomfortable
or that triggers your symptoms. Our goal is to make your care here
comfortable and a positive experience. I can put you in touch with
mental health nurses or trauma counselors if you would like. There are
also many support groups for veterans who face the same issues, and I
would be happy to refer you to one."
◉ Patient Education/Empathy 2. Answer: Patient History
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ CARE PLAN DX. Answer: EXHIBITS INEFFECTIVE COPING r/t
INSUFFICIENT SENSE OF CONTROL aeb [nightmares, paranoia,
tobacco use, fear]
◉ Care plan Planning Short term goals. Answer: the patient will identify
at least 2 constructive short term coping strategies by the end of the visit
◉ Care plan Planning Interventions. Answer: -Identify current stressors
impacting patient coping abilities and secondary concerns
-Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the current coping strategies
with the patient
-Discuss the harmful effects of smoking on physical health
-Assess readiness to learn
-Assist in determining realistic, feasible, and more efficient coping
strategies
-Assist in use of diversion, recreation, and relaxation techniques
-Teach the patient how to substitute negative thoughts for positive ones
, -Involve social services, psychiatric provider, and next-level support as
needed
◉ Care Plan Data collections. Answer: -Patient will be able to discuss
additional effective coping strategies
-Patient will voice the importance of seeking help from health care
professionals during acute phases
-Patient will articulate stressors that increase insomnia and PTSD
symptoms
◉ Patient Education/Empathy 1. Answer: PTSD
-Description: Ms. Diaz describes the symptoms that she experiences as a
result of her diagnosis of PTSD with depression.
-Model Statement: "PTSD is difficult for anyone who experiences it.
Please let me know if I do anything that makes you feel uncomfortable
or that triggers your symptoms. Our goal is to make your care here
comfortable and a positive experience. I can put you in touch with
mental health nurses or trauma counselors if you would like. There are
also many support groups for veterans who face the same issues, and I
would be happy to refer you to one."
◉ Patient Education/Empathy 2. Answer: Patient History
