NURS 6640 Final Exam questions & answers
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• Question 1
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNPusing
is Gestalt therapy to communicate with a 50-year is
old patient whogoing through a divorce. As he is calmly sharing
the details of his divorce, the PMHNP notices that Dave is tapping legs.
his fingers on his What is an appropriate response by the
PMHNP the technique of focusing?
using
A.
Select ed
“I noticed that your fingers were tapping. Can you give a
Answe r: voice to your fingers?”
• Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A 25-year-old female states, “I really need to lose weight. I know I’m
the cause of our problems, if I could just lose weight he might be
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1
, more attracted to me. Then we could start a family and we would be
happy. I’m sure of it, right, we would definitely be happy!”
Which statement shows the PMHNP’s ability to apply “summarizing”?
Select Answer:
ed
have identified your weight as a problem in your C.
marriage and but believe that losing weight will gain
“
Y happiness.”
o
u
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
As part of the PMHNP’s role in the clinic, the PMHNP oversees
students that gain clinical experience at the agency. The student is
instructed to use the supportive psychodynamic therapy approach with
the patient. Which action made by the student causes the PMHNP to
intervene, after observing the student interacting with the patient?
Selecte A.
d Focusing too heavily on defenses
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2
, Answer
:
• Question 4
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is using motivational interviewing (MI) with a 50-year-old
patient named Dave to commit to a healthy drug-free lifestyle. By using
“change talk,” the PMHNP hopes to help the patient build self-esteem
and hope.
True or false: If Dave is resisting change, the PMHNP should challenge
his resistance in order for MI to be successful.
Selecte Fal d
se
Answer
:
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is actively listening to Ms. Thomas who is detoxing from
alcohol. Ms. Thomas is currently discussing with the PMHNP the
reasons why she feels guilty about her drinking. Ms. Thomas tearfully
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3
, states, “I have driven my family and friends away with this terrible
habit. I have no one left. I had more than enough chances and now my
children won’t even talk to me.” Which of the following statements
demonstrate a simple reflection?
Selecte D.
d All the above.
Answer
:
• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is using Gestalt therapy to communicate with a 42-yearold
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?
Selected Answer: C.
“Tell me more about why you’re having trouble making new friends
at work.”
pg.
4
best exam solution with true answers GRADED
A+ 2026-2027
• Question 1
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNPusing
is Gestalt therapy to communicate with a 50-year is
old patient whogoing through a divorce. As he is calmly sharing
the details of his divorce, the PMHNP notices that Dave is tapping legs.
his fingers on his What is an appropriate response by the
PMHNP the technique of focusing?
using
A.
Select ed
“I noticed that your fingers were tapping. Can you give a
Answe r: voice to your fingers?”
• Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A 25-year-old female states, “I really need to lose weight. I know I’m
the cause of our problems, if I could just lose weight he might be
pg.
1
, more attracted to me. Then we could start a family and we would be
happy. I’m sure of it, right, we would definitely be happy!”
Which statement shows the PMHNP’s ability to apply “summarizing”?
Select Answer:
ed
have identified your weight as a problem in your C.
marriage and but believe that losing weight will gain
“
Y happiness.”
o
u
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
As part of the PMHNP’s role in the clinic, the PMHNP oversees
students that gain clinical experience at the agency. The student is
instructed to use the supportive psychodynamic therapy approach with
the patient. Which action made by the student causes the PMHNP to
intervene, after observing the student interacting with the patient?
Selecte A.
d Focusing too heavily on defenses
pg.
2
, Answer
:
• Question 4
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is using motivational interviewing (MI) with a 50-year-old
patient named Dave to commit to a healthy drug-free lifestyle. By using
“change talk,” the PMHNP hopes to help the patient build self-esteem
and hope.
True or false: If Dave is resisting change, the PMHNP should challenge
his resistance in order for MI to be successful.
Selecte Fal d
se
Answer
:
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is actively listening to Ms. Thomas who is detoxing from
alcohol. Ms. Thomas is currently discussing with the PMHNP the
reasons why she feels guilty about her drinking. Ms. Thomas tearfully
pg.
3
, states, “I have driven my family and friends away with this terrible
habit. I have no one left. I had more than enough chances and now my
children won’t even talk to me.” Which of the following statements
demonstrate a simple reflection?
Selecte D.
d All the above.
Answer
:
• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is using Gestalt therapy to communicate with a 42-yearold
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?
Selected Answer: C.
“Tell me more about why you’re having trouble making new friends
at work.”
pg.
4
