NRNP 6645 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT 2024

Question 51 The novice advanced practice psychiatric nurse working as a new nurse psychotherapist may become increasingly aware of being incompetent as progress is made. According to the Stages of Learning model the advanced practice psychiatric nurse is in which stage of learning? A. Unconscious incompetency B. Conscious incompetency C. Conscious competency D. Unconscious competency Question 52 According to Freud, failure to successfully accomplish the tasks of learning independence and control is associated with which of the following problematic traits? A. Excessive dependency B. Orderliness C. Sexual identity issues D. Excessive guilt Question 53 Which of the following best describes the difference between standards of care and practice guidelines? A. Practice guidelines are legally binding while standards of care are not. B. Standards of care are legally binding while practice guidelines are not. C. There is no difference between standards of care and practice guidelines. D. Practice guidelines should be followed as written while standards of care are more flexible. Question 54 Which of the following is true about the CBT cognitive processes of primary and secondary thinking? A. Primary thinking recognizes the indeterminate, negative and irrational thinking as forever part of human action. B. Secondary thinking recognizes the indeterminate, negative and irrational thinking as foremost. C. Primary thinking views the social and cultural world in determinate, positive and rational terms. D. B and C Question 55 According to Yalom, which of the following is consistent with the therapeutic benefit of imitative behavior? A. Imitative behavior generally plays a more important role in early stages of a group. B. Imitative behavior may allow an individual to experiment with a new behavior. C. Finding out what we are not is progress toward finding out what we are. D. All of the above Question 56 Patients who would not be considered ideal candidates for psychoanalytic psychotherapy are which of the following? A. Patients with primarily primitive defenses B. Patients with primarily mature defense mechanisms C. Patients with neurotic to healthy personality organization. D. Patients with the capability to engage in a therapeutic alliance Question 57 During the initial contact with an individual seeking family therapy it is important for the family therapist to: A. Identify the presenting problem and arrange a consultation with everyone living in the family household. B. Identify the presenting problem and arrange a consultation with the caller to ensure family therapy is really necessary. C. Identify the presenting problem and arrange to meet with the caller and the family member that is creating most of the problem. D. Identify the presenting problem and arrange a consultation with the parents of the family to develop a therapeutic alliance and strategy for fixing the problem. Question 58 Which of the following is consistent with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)? Check all that apply. A. CBT is a system of psychotherapy based on a theoretical framework which maintains how an individual structures one's experiences largely determines how one feels and behaves. B. Maladaptive thoughts relating to the "cognitive triad" are rooted in irrational or illogical assumptions. C. By changing one's thoughts, emotions and behaviors can be changed. D. A and C Question 59 A group member is relieved to realize that others in the group share feelings of incompetency similar to his own. This is an example of which of the following therapeutic factors? A. Altruism B. Universality C. Imparting of information D. Development of socializing techniques Question 60 A basic strategy of dynamic supportive therapy in which the advanced practice psychiatric nurse assists the patient with reality testing, problem-solving, impulse control, affect modulation, interpersonal awareness, social skills, and empathy is most specifically known as which of the following? A. Manage transference B. Lend psychic structure C. Hold and contain the patient D. Foster and protect the therapeutic alliance. Question 61 The advanced practice psychiatric nurse may intervene as appropriate with agencies or persons in order to advocate for the patient; do for the patient what he or she cannot do for self, always with an aim toward maximum independence and growth which is consistent with which basic strategy of dynamic supportive therapy? A. Make connections B. Encourage patient activity C. Manipulate the environment D. Maximize adaptive coping mechanisms Question 62 What distinguishes psychoanalytic therapy from other types of therapies? A. The focus on problem-solving B. The focus on irrational thoughts C. The focus on dreams and wishes D. The deep analysis of the patient relationship with the therapist. Question 63 The idea that nothing happens by chance, that every thought and all behavior has a cause refers to which of the following concepts? A. Id vs ego conflict B. Super ego actions to censor and restrain C. Psychic determinism D. Ego synchrony Question 64 In supportive psychodynamic psychotherapy the content of the sessions most often focuses on which of the following? A. Feelings and defenses B. Life stresses and feelings C. Life stresses and problem-solving D. B and C Question 65 Which of the following is consistent with use of direct advice as a strategy of imparting of information? A. Specific advice-giving supports intimate group engagement. B. The most effective form of direct advice is direct suggestion. C. Direct advice is often an important clue in elucidation of interpersonal pathology in the group. D. The least effective form of direct advice was a series of alternative suggestion for goal achievement. Question 66 The advanced practice psychiatric nurse solution focused therapy with a family will do which of the following? A. Focus on the etiology of the problem B. Focus on problem formation C. Clearly define the problem for the family and then focus on potential solutions for the family. D. Help the family amplify exceptions to their problem and recognize effective solutions already in their repertoire. Question 67 Which of the following is not consistent with clinical practice guidelines for use of psychodynamic therapy for various psychiatric disorders? A. Panic-focused psychodynamic psychotherapy is recommended as an initial treatment for Panic Disorder B. No RCTs support use of psychodynamic therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. C. Psychodynamic therapy is considered a first-line treatment for Schizophrenia D. Psychodynamic therapy is a therapeutic treatment option for Major Depressive Disorder. Question 68 It is important for the new nurse psychotherapist to become comfortable with which of the following? A. Learning to be directive to help the patient feel better. B. Letting the psychotherapeutic process unfold over time. C. Helping the patient feel better is the main goal of psychotherapy D. Building a therapeutic toolbox for a variety of "fix it" solutions for a variety of problems. Question 69 When working with a couple the therapist observes the wife seems to have more power in the relationship and the husband seems disengaged. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse can safely assume which of the following based on the couple's Appalachian culture/roots? A. This is a culturally consistent framework where the wife is typically the decision maker in the family. B. This is not culturally consistent with Appalachian norms and is an issue for the couple's therapy. C. The couple is aware of the gender inequality in the family and is fine with it. D. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse cannot assume any of the above and needs to further assess roles in the relationship. Question 70 Which of the following is consistent research related to resilience and posttraumatic growth? A. Resilience and posttraumatic growth are inversely related. B. There is a curvilinear relationship between posttraumatic growth and resilience. C. Moderate resilience and emotional intelligence is associated with the most growth. D. All of the above Question 71 Borderline pathology is thought to evolve from problems in which of Mahler's stages of separation-individualization? A. Practicing B. Consolidation C. Differentiation D. Rapprochement Question 72 The advanced practice psychiatric nurse is working with a couple on conflict management. They report during a recent argument the husband threw a plate across the room. Based on the current advances in neuroscience the advanced practice psychiatric nurse explains: A. People do things because of what happens in their brain. B. Biological events cause human actions. C. One can learn to activate their prefrontal cortex and retrain emotional reactions. D. Biological events always over-rides free will. Question 73 Psychodynamic psychotherapy interventions focus on which of the following? A. The person's thoughts beliefs and behaviors B. The person's relationships and family dynamics C. The person's emotions and thoughts, deepening understanding of triggers form the past played out in the present. D. The person's body, beliefs, images, and emotions to process trauma Question 74 The change agent in relational psychodynamic therapy is which of the following? A. Insight B. Interpretation of past experiences C. Exploration of genetic roots of the problem D. Mindfulnes Question 75 A group of co-occurring, relatively invariant symptoms found in a specific cultural group, community or context, which may or may not be recognized as an illness within the culture but such cultural patterns of distress and features of illness may be recognizable by the outside observer is known as which of the following? A. Cultural syndrome B. Cultural formulation C. Cultural idiom of distress D. Cultural explanation or perceived cause Question 76 A group member becomes angry with the group leader accusing the leader of being too controlling and showing favoritism. This behavior is consistent with which of Yalom's therapeutic factors? A. Catharsis B. Interpersonal learning C. Development of socializing techniques D. The corrective recapitulation of the primary family group Question 77 Role play in the context of the therapy session is an example of which of the following behavioral techniques: A. Bibliotherapy B. Behavioral rehearsal C. Contingency management D. Cognitive restructuring Question 78 The advanced practice psychiatric nurse who assists the patient to maintain eye contact appropriately, shaking hands appropriately, appropriate language in public is doing which of the following? A. Social Skills Training B. Shame-Attacking Exercises C. Guided Contingency Management D. Examining Options and Alternatives Question 79 "If I was in a relationship, all of my problems would be solved" is an example of which type of cognitive distortion? A. Fallacy of attachment B. Fallacy of worrying C. Fallacy of perfect effect D. Fallacy of the change of others Question 80 In a family session a teenager whose parents deny him a night out states angrily "See they never let me do anything!" The advanced practice psychiatric nurse using a Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy framework recognizes this as cognitive distortion known as: A. Labeling and mislabeling B. Overgeneralization C. Personalization D. Magnification and minimization Question 81 In patients with chronic hyperarousal their Resilience Zone may be too narrow. Strategies to widen the Resilience Zone would include which of the following? A. Exercise, decreasing caffeine intake, and imagery B. Relaxation exercises, increasing caffeine intake and imagery C. Both A and B D. None of the above because actually their Resilience Zone is too wide Question 82 Which of the following is true about the therapeutic benefit of groups in the development of socializing techniques? A. Social learning is a therapeutic factor that operates in all therapy groups. B. Groups permit members to understand there is a huge discrepancy between their intent and their actual impact on others. C. Social skills learned in therapy groups can serve individuals well in future social interactions outside of the group setting. D. All of the above Question 83 According to the Stages of the Family Life Cycle the key emotional process of transition for single young adults is: A. Commitment to a new system. B. Accepting the shifting generational roles. C. Accepting new members into the system. D. Accepting emotional and financial responsibility for self. Question 84 Which of the following is not consistent with current research related to psychotherapy and psychotropic medication? A. Research suggests that psychotherapy enhances the effects of psychotropic medication. B. Studies comparing medication with psychotherapy found both produce similar physiological changes in the brain. C. Studies comparing medication with psychotherapy found both produce physiological changes but brain changes are different for medications than for psychotherapy. D. Research suggests psychotropic medications may interfere with the learning that takes place during psychotherapy. Question 85 The concept that reminds us that families are open systems, and our interpretations are shaped by assumptions we absorb from the culture is known as: A. Constructivism B. Systems Theory C. Attachment Theory D. Social Constructionism Question 86 Which of the following is not consistent with therapeutic process of the corrective recapitulation of the primary family group in group psychotherapy? A. The therapeutic value is that early familial conflicts are simply relived. B. The therapeutic value is that early familial conflicts are relived correctively. C. Fixed roles must be constantly explored and challenged. D. Working out problems in the group setting is also working through unfinished business from long ago. Question 87 According to Mahler's stages of separation-individuation the phase of "normal autism" occurs during what age range? A. Birth to 1 month B. 10 to 16 months C. 16 to 24 months D. 24 to 36 months Question 88 During the middle phase of family therapy treatment much of the treatment is devoted to which of the following: A. Identifying major conflicts and focusing on structures that perpetuate them. B. The therapist serving as a conduit for most of the communication to keep conflict at a minimum during the session. C. Helping the family members to deal more constructively with each other in the sessions. D. Preventing family members from feeling anxiety as they are working through their issues. Question 89 According to Benner's role acquisition model, the advanced practice psychiatric nurse with 2-5 years of experience, who coordinates complex care and sees situations as wholes with long-term solutions, is functioning at which level of competency? A. Novice B. Advanced beginner C. Competency/proficiency D. Expert Question 90 In relational psychodynamic psychotherapy the therapist helps the patient with which of the following? A. To understand the patient's impact on others. B. To deepen the patient's understanding of others. C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B is consistent with the focus of relational psychodynamic psychotherapy. Question 91 Cross-cultural research supports which of the following? A. Culture determines what is considered a psychiatric disorder B. Neurobiological mechanisms linked to stress and trauma are consistent across cultures C. Neurobiological mechanisms linked to stress and trauma vary across cultures D. A and B E. A and C Question 92 Schizoid personality is a pathological outcome associated with which of Erickson's psychosocial stages? A. Autonomy vs. self-doubt B. Industry vs. inferiority C. Identity vs. role confusion D. Intimacy vs. isolation Question 93 Evidenced based guidelines for patient treatment are based on which of the following? A. Consensus of expert panel B. Systematic reviews of case studies. C. Systematic reviews of randomized controlled studies (RTC). D. A and C Question 94 The process of a group member benefitting by observing the therapy of another member with similar problems is a phenomenon referred to as which of the following: A. Modeling B. Spectator therapy C. Copy-cat phenomenon D. Universality Question 95 According to Freud's Psychosexual stages development of sexual identity occurs during what age range? A. 18 months to 3 years B. 3 years to 6 years C. 6 years to 12 years D. 13 years to 20 years Question 96 Yalom states the group therapy analogue to relationship in individual therapy is which of the following? A. Universality B. Cohesiveness C. Social microcosm D. The corrective emotional experience Question 97 Hildegard Peplau developed the psychodynamic interpersonal model for psychiatric nursing based on which theorist's framework? A. Eric Erickson B. Sigmund Freud C. Margaret Mahler D. Harry Stack Sullivan Question 98 A patient involved in expressive psychotherapy is having intense emotional reactions to painful experiences that have been expressed. This is known as which of the following? A. Immediacy B. Abreaction C. Differentiation D. Rapprochement Question 99 According to Minuchin two patterns common to troubled families are: A. Victims and rescuers B. Entitlement and indebtedness C. Enmeshed and disengaged D. Leaders and followers Question 100 A patient being treated with supportive psychodynamic psychotherapy has been missing sessions and coming late when coming to sessions. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse recognizes this behavior as which of the following? A. Avoidance B. A sign the patient has met goals. C. The patient is ready to talk about termination of therapy. D. The patient is bored because the sessions have not been very interesting. nales and pages of this assigment. lOOMMooAARR cPSSDD| A relapse prevention plan includes identifying triggers to the patient’s gambling and a A variety of coping strategies to avoid or successfully manage triggers without . reverting to gambling. . B A relapse prevention plan should be completed during the initial stage of treatment. . C The main focus of a relapse prevention plan is on changing behaviors. . D The main focus of a relapse prevention plan is on cognitive or thought processes to decrease the desire to gamble A The existential approach has a specific set of techniques used. . B The existential relies on the patient to drive the therapeutic direction. . NRNP 6645 FINAL EXAM / NRNP 6645 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TEST BANK The advanced practice psychiatric nurse encourages a patient with gambling addiction to develop a relapse prevention plan. Which of the following is true about a relapse prevention plan? Which of the following is consistent with the psychotherapeutic approach used by existential psychotherapists? lOMoAR cPSD| 8976716 . C The existential therapist presents broad existential themes but avoids in-depth questioning. . D The existential psychotherapist is free to draw on techniques from other psychotherapeutic models . . A Shame drives a person to engage in treatment while guilt drives a person to avoid treatment. . B Shame causes a person to perceive self as a failure and guilt causes avoidance of treatment. . C Guilt causes a person to perceive himself as a loser and shame drives a person to avoid treatment. D Shame drives avoidance from treatment, Guilt often motivates a person to seek . treatment. . A IPT is not an appropriate model for treating depression in older adults. . B This is a common IPT issue with older adults during the initial sessions. . C The advanced practice psychiatric nurse should consider using a standardized scale to quantify the depression and use this to educate the patient and the family. D B and C . According to Dearing, Stuewig, and Tangney (2005), understanding the difference between guilt and shame and its impact on an individual’s motivation is critical to hope and the recovery process. Which of the following is true regarding guilt and shame? Which of the following is not consistent with what is known about relapse? The advanced practice psychiatric nurse proficient in Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) is working with an older adult who does not realize she has depression. Which of the following is true? The patient in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) complains the skills being taught in DBT don’t work, struggles with keeping diary cards, and doing assigned homework. This is consistent with which stage of treatment within the DBT model? A Relapse indicates treatment failure. . B Relapse is a persistent risk in addiction. . C Relapse is a characteristic of all chronic medical diseases. . D Relapse is the return to substance use or addictive behaviors after periods . of abstinence. lOMoAR cPSD| 8976716 A Stage . B Stage . C Stage . D Stage . 4 A Freedom . B Responsibili . ty C Authenticity . D Meaning . . A Focusing . B Body awareness . C Language of responsibility The existential concept of an openness, readiness, and flexibility to grow and change, which necessitates a capacity to choose alternatives, and shape one’s own destiny as authors of creating their own world is which of the following? Which of the following is not consistent with a family-centered approach in child therapy? The Gestalt therapist notices the patient is fidgeting with fingers, legs are shaking and asks the patient “What are you experiencing right now in your body?” This is a type of creative experimentation known as which of the following? A In family-centered treatment, the family is the focus of treatment. . B Family- centered treatment is appropriate to improve family interactions. . C Family-centered treatment is appropriate to keep families engaged in services . D Family-centered treatment is appropriate to increase family knowledge about . mental health. lOMoAR cPSD| 8976716 . A Given concerns about relapse it would be important to meet with the patient just this . one time and just for 10 minutes but meet in your office. B Remind the patient that one of the rules is not having contact outside of therapy sessions. . C Agree to meet with patient alone in the group room to resolve any outstanding concerns from the group. . D Agree to meet with the patient at Starbucks briefly to discuss the unresolved issues, but only this once and only for 10 minutes. . A People are unique. . B The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. . C Mind, body, spirit work in a unified synergistic fashion. . D Dysfunctions such as a chemical imbalance must be A People are unique. . B The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. . C Mind, body, spirit work in a unified synergistic . fashion. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse is working with a group of patients in an outpatient substance abuse treatment program. One patient comes to the advanced practice psychiatric nurse after the group session and asks if the advanced practice psychiatric nurse would meet at a nearby Starbucks to clarify a couple of questions that came up at the end of the session and fears relapse. Which of the following would be consistent with the traditional therapeutic frame? Which of the following statements would not be consistent with the humanistic-existential concept of “holism” ? Which of the following statements would not be consistent with the humanistic-existential concept of “holism” ? D Empty-chair dialogue . lOMoAR cPSD| 8976716 D Dysfunctions such as a chemical imbalance must be . identified. A Life Review Therapy (LRT) . B Reminiscence Therapy (RT) . C A Mindfulness Strategy . D Interpersonal Psychotherapy . (IPT) A Projection . B Retroflecti . C Confluenc . e D Deflection . on Stigma of mental illness in the elderly: A Has contributed to psychiatric symptoms being expressed with . physical symptoms. B Is much more severe in baby boomers than in other elderly cohorts. . C Is much less an issue in baby boomers than in other elderly cohorts . D Leads to more discussion of emotions in primary care settings. . The advanced practice psychiatric nurse encourages the older adult to recall long forgotten experiences, events which are memorable to the person. This is known as The advanced practice psychiatric nurse is working with a patient who states she believes her boss hates her. After some discussion, it is clear the patient has strong negative feelings towards her boss. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse working within a Gestalt framework, recognizes this as an interruption consistent with which of the following? The most effective treatment for SUD with or without co-morbid psychiatric disorders is: . A Multidimensional addressing medical, psychosocial and mental health issues B Trauma-informed care. . C 12-Step Peer Support Groups lOMoAR cPSD| 8976716 . A Valuing the significance of relationships . B Recognizing generalized psychobiological attributes and healthcare needs. C Minimizing focus on societal roles and gender expectations. . D All of the above . . A Shame-Attacking . B Exposure Therapy . C Cognitive Rehearsal . D Guided relaxation and meditation . A jDrink a glass of water, tea, or uice. B Name 6 colors you see wherever . you are. C Open and close your eyes. . D A and B on . A Somatic approaches . Positive substance use disorder treatment out-comes unique to women can be strengthened by which of the following. A specific type of CBT therapies aimed to reduce distress as a person experiences sensation with danger is known as which of the following? Which of the following are “Help Now!” skills? Select all that apply. Practice guidelines for complex trauma and dissociative identity disorder caution that which of the following may limit one’s ability to heal. . D Cognitive Behavioral Therapy . lOMoAR cPSD| 8976716 A Patients can fail in therapy. . B Patients are doing the best they can. • Question 20 of 101 • Moving to another question will save this response. Question 20 In following the rules for the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) therapist, the therapist would not do which of the following? A Recognize the therapist is human and fallible. . B Make every reasonable effort to provide competent treatment for the patient. . C Share the rules for the DBT therapist with the patient during orientation to the . therapy. D The therapist agrees to use consultation and allow the patient to view this . directly if desired. Research suggests that psychodynamic therapeutic approaches are effective for some children, particularly those with which of the following disorders? When using a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) approach with a patient with Borderline Personality Disorder the advanced practice psychiatric nurse knows which of the following is inconsistent DBT assumptions about patients? . B Talk therapies focused on cognitive understanding C EMDR . D A and C . A Conduct Disorders . B Anxiety and Depression . C Depression and Psychosis . D Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity . Disorders lOMoAR cPSD| 8976716 . A The advanced practice psychiatric nurse needs to develop a checklist to determine goals have been made and it is time to terminate. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse determines therapy goals attained, B terminate the therapeutic relationship, and schedule to meet the patient for coffee to . ease the transition out of therapy. . C The advanced practice psychiatric nurse should set clear therapy goals, commend patient on goal attainment and terminate the therapy. . D Termination should occur by mutual decision between advanced practice psychiatric nurse and patient based on the therapy goals attained. A The patient is ready to focus on self-fulfillment . B The patient is ready to focus on self-efficacy . C The patient is ready to begin exposure . therapy. D The patient is ready to begin termination from . therapy. . A The advanced practice psychiatric nurse needs to develop a checklist to determine goals have been made and it is time to terminate. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse determines therapy goals attained, B terminate the therapeutic relationship, and schedule to meet the patient for coffee to . ease the transition out of therapy. . C The advanced practice psychiatric nurse should set clear therapy goals, commend patient on goal attainment and terminate the therapy. The patient in Dialectical Behavior Therapy with a history of self-harming through cutting, has shown progress in effectively using skills to manage urges integrating skills to manage emotions and behaviors with increased awareness of self. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse recognizes the patient is ready for which of the following? Strategies for terminating a therapy relationship with an older adult includes: Strategies for terminating a therapy relationship with an older adult includes: . C Patients need to do better, try harder and be more motived to change. . D Patients may not have caused all their problems, but they need to solve . them anyway. lOMoAR cPSD| 8976716 A Congruence . B Unconditional positive .regard C Accurate empathic . understanding D All of the above . . A Treatment needs to be readily accessible. . B Psychotropic medication should be stopped prior to treatment. . C Treatment does not need to be voluntary to be effective. . D Drug use during treatment must be monitored continuously as lapses may occur during treatment. The person-centered therapist is expected to exhibit which of the following characteristics? The patient demonstrates the ability to regulate his emotions in such a way he can think through them. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse using a Dialectical Behavior Therapy approach recognizes this ability is consistent with which stage of treatment? Which of the following is not consistent with the Principles of Effective Treatment for Addiction according to the NIH? ing a Dialectical Behavior Therapy approach with a patient with Borderline Personality Disorder explains the four essential elements w A Bi-weekly individual therapy sessions for the patient of about 1 hour each. . . D Termination should occur by mutual decision between advanced practice psychiatric nurse and patient based on the therapy goals attained. A Stage . B Stage . C Stage . D Stage . 4 lOMoAR cPSD| 8976716 . A Evidence suggests the substance use issues be addressed first as substances can mask the issues and symptoms of PTSD. . B Evidence suggests symptoms of PTSD be addressed before initiating any substance abuse issues as PTSD symptoms are what typically trigger substance abuse. . C Clinicians need to learn evidence-based treatment approaches to simultaneously treat the underlying PTSA while addressing substance use. . D Evidence suggests a low dose antipsychotic medication is most effective in treating PTSD symptoms and can also minimize alcohol and other drug abuse. . A Women seeking treatment for substance use disorder are more likely than men to have experienced traumatic events. B Women are more apt to drop out of treatment than men. . C Women are less likely than men to seek mental health services. . D W . A Invite the patient to new ways of viewing a situation . B Guiding patient to develop more skills to achieve a greater . quality of life. C Engage the patient in change talk . D A and B . B Weekly group skills training sessions for the patient of 2.5 hours each. . C Skills coaching via telephone or other electronic means as needed by the patient to . manage I vivo situations D Team consultation to the therapist to maintain treatment fidelity and adherence . Evidence supports which of the following statements about women and addictions treatment? Which of the following statements would be consistent with Trauma-Informed Care when treating patients with comorbid PTSD and Substance Use Disorder? he advanced practice psychiatric nurse using Dialectical Behavior Therapy with a patient with borderline personality disorder uses persuasive dialogue to do which of the following? A patient whose husband had recently died suddenly expresses remorse regarding an argument they had shortly before his death. The Gestalt Therapist would likely use which of the following techniques to complete unfinished business? lOMoAR cPSD| 8976716 A Aggression . B Conduct . Problems C Social . Withdrawal D All of the . above. Evidence supports use of Dialectical Behavior Therapy patients with which of the following diagnoses? Problems in the preschool child’s self-regulation has been tied to subsequent issues with which of the following? Which of the following would not be a first-line intervention for an individual with PTSD? The advanced practice psychiatric nurse working with children/adolescents in psychotherapy is aware of which of the following? A Focusing . B Dreamwork . C Empty-chair dialogue . D Language of . responsibility A Schizophrenia . B New onset depression . C Bipolar Affective Disorder . D Borderline Personality . Disorder . A CPT . B CPT-PE . C EMDR therapy . D Pharmacological interventions. lOMoAR cPSD| 8976716 . A The basic structure of psychotherapy with children aligns with principles of psychotherapy for adults. . B The basic structure of psychotherapy with children for the most part is not aligned with principles of psychotherapy for adults. C Engaging with the family precedes engagement with the child or adolescent in the . first family meeting. D Typically children are exited to engage in psychotherapy to improve the home . situation. . A Address safety issues . B Promote symptoms stabilization C Process painful memories . D A and C . A Shorter, more frequent sessions . B Summarizing previous sessions . C Quizzing patient on previous sessions . D Insist the patient bring a notebook and . take not Using a psychodynamic psychotherapy stage oriented model for the treatment of trauma, the advanced practice psychiatric nurse would do which of the following in Stage 1? When doing psychotherapy with older adult’s accommodations which target cognitive symptoms and functional deficits include: Humanistic-existential therapies focus more on process and this process is best described by which of the following? A The content of the therapy . B The flow of action and reaction within the . session. C The pacing, timing, and tracking in the . session. D B and C . lOMoAR cPSD| 8976716 A Interruptions . B Figure and ground . C Layers of personality . D Organismic self- . regulatio A Emotions precede and underlie physical sensations of . trauma, B Physical sensations precede and underlie emotions of . trauma. . C Physical sensations and emotional sensations occur simultaneously. D None of the above have anything to do with TRM. . A Debriefing involves talking about the trauma immediately . after the event. B APA practice guidelines support use of debriefing due to . efficacy. C Debriefing may increase post trauma symptoms. . D Debriefing does not prevent PTSD. . . A Artistic endeavors such as sculpting, drawing painting. . B Movement therapies such as dance. . C Tapping on acupressure points . D Cognitive skills such as thought stopping and guided self-dialogue Dysfunctional processes, developed early in life that people employ in an attempt to meet their Needs, are referred to by the Gestalt therapist as which of the following? According to the Trauma Resiliency Model which of the following occurs? Which of the following is not consistent with what is currently known about debriefing? Stress inoculation therapy (SIT) can be helpful for patients with phobic avoidance due to trauma. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse using SIT would do which of the following? lOMoAR cPSD| 8976716 . A Validate the patient ‘s frustration while encouraging and reinforcing use of skills. . B Analyze the behaviors and consequences of the behaviors with the patient. . C Focus on behavioral control and management with emotions as a contextual element. D All of the above . A Maintaining a therapeutic stance of neutrality. . B Maintaining a therapeutic stance of . anonymity. C Maintaining a therapeutic stance of non- . intrusiveness. D A and C . A Do nothing, maintaining the child’s privacy protects the therapeutic relationship. . B Decide what the parents need to know and give them a summary of the individual . The person-centered therapist who is genuine and authentic during the therapy session is exhibiting which psychological condition? The patient in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) expresses frustration that the skills taught don’t work, the process is taking too long, and is struggling to complete homework. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse using a DBT model would do which of the following? The therapeutic frame supports the clinician in which of the following ways? Select all that apply. One of the problems when meeting with children individually is that it can create secrets. Which of the following responses would the advanced practice psychiatric nurse do to address this concern? A Congruence . B Actualizing tendency . C Belief of human nature . D Accurate empathic . understanding lOMoAR cPSD| 8976716 Others PPLs papers The therapeutic frame supports the clinician in which... 1. The therapeutic frame supports the clinician in which of the following ways? Select all that apply. A. Maintaining a therapeutic stance of neutrality. B. Maintaining a therapeutic stance of anonymity. C. Maintaining a therapeutic stance of nonintrusiveness. D. A and C 2. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse is working with a patient with who is chronically suicidal. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse using a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) approach realizes which of the following? A. Every time the patient has suicidal ideations hospitalization is recommended. B. To the chronically suicidal patient, hospitalization reinforces the status quo and abdicating the hard work of change. C. To the chronically suicidal patient hospitalization frequent hospitalizations allow a safe place to learn new coping behaviors and promote change. D. The Advanced practice psychiatric nurse should not be using DBT with a chronically suicidal patient. 3. The concept of resiliency in child therapies is in direct contrast to which traditional approach for treating children? A. Family inclusion B. The concept of recovery C. Problem-based therapy D. Interacting systems consideration 4. Stigma of mental illness in the elderly: A . Has contributed to psychiatric symptoms being expressed with physical symptoms. B . Is much more severe in baby boomers than in other elderly cohorts. C . Is much less an issue in baby boomers than in other elderly cohorts D . Leads to more discussion of emotions in primary care settings. 5. Which of the following is not consistent with the Psychoanalyst's perspective when treating and individual with a personality disorder? A. It is important to identify and then modify "core" problems when treating individuals with personality disorders. B. Personality structures are unconscious and thus mostly unavailable to the individual. session in with the child in the room. . C Decide what the parents need to know and give them a summary privately to avoid any awkwardness for the child. . D Discuss with the child what he or she wants to share with the parents and facilitate the process as needed. lOMoAR cPSD| 8976716 C. Personality products and processes are within the realm of awareness, accessible to the individual. D. Psychoanalytic therapy is an effective treatment for Borderline personality disorder 6. Which of the following statements would not be consistent with the humanistic-existential concept of "holism" ? A People are unique. . B . The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. C . Mind, body, spirit work in a unified synergistic fashion. D . Dysfunctions such as a chemical imbalance must be identified. 7. Which of the following is true about dream work from a Gestalt perspective? A. The individual tells the dream in past tense B. Elements of the dream are viewed using standardized dream symbol meaning. C. A dream diary is required to capture all elements of the team. D. The characters and objects in the dream are projections of the individual whose dream it is. 8. When the advanced practice psychiatric nurse builds a formulation when working with a child in therapy the advanced practice psychiatric nurse is doing which of the following? A. Formulation is a type of play therapy. B. Formulation is the child's diagnosis. C. The formulation explains the contexts of the child and family situation, the child's unique presentation, responses and narratives of the events that shaped the interpretation. D. The formulation is the treatment plan. 9. In providing psychoeducation to patient's in recovery, the advanced practice psychiatric nurse would not include which of the following? A. Recovery is a lifelong process of change B. A patient is considered recovered after 5 years free of substance use. C. Recovery encompasses dimensions of health, home, purpose and community. D. Recovery applies to recovery from mental disorder, substance use disorders and behavioral addictions. 10. Which best describes gerotranscendence? A Erik Erikson's ninth stage of development . B . Emphasizes ongoing growth over decrements C . Focuses on the transition to old-old (80 years and older). D . Focuses on letting go and coming to terms with end of one's life 11. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse is working with a group of patients in an outpatient substance abuse treatment program. One patient comes to the advanced practice psychiatric nurse after the group session and asks if the advanced practice psychiatric nurse would meet at a nearby Starbucks to clarify a couple of questions that came up at the end of the session and fears relapse. Which of the following would be consistent with the traditional therapeutic frame? A . Given concerns about relapse it would be important to meet with the patient just this one time and just for 10 minutes but meet in your office. B . Remind the patient that one of the rules is not having contact outside of therapy sessions. C . Agree to meet with patient alone in the group room to resolve any outstanding concerns from the group. D . Agree to meet with the patient at Starbucks briefly to discuss the unresolved issues, but only this once and only for 10 minutes. 12. The situation in which increasing amounts of a substance is needed to achieve the same desired effect is known as which of the following? lOMoAR cPSD| 8976716 A. Addiction B. Tolerance C. Withdraw al D. Dependen ce 13. Which of the following describes the basic neurobiological pathways of the reward system in the brain? A . Projections from the ventral tegmental area, through the median forebrain and terminate in the nucleus accumbens where there is a proliferation of dopamine neurons. B . Projections through the median forebrain, to the ventral tegmental area where there is a proliferation of dopamine neurons, to the nucleus accumbens. C . Projections from the nucleus accumbens to the median forebrains where there is a proliferation of dopamine neurons to the ventral tegmental area. D . Projections from the median forebrain through the ventral tegmental area to the nucleus accumbens where there is a proliferation of dopamine neurons. 14. Evidence supports use of Dialectical Behavior Therapy patients with which of the following diagnoses? A. Schizophrenia B. New onset depression C. Bipolar Affective Disorder D. Borderline Personality Disorder 15. The existential concept of an openness, readiness, and flexibility to grow and change, which necessitates a capacity to choose alternatives, and shape one's own destiny as authors of creating their own world is which of the following? A. Freedom B. Responsibili ty C. Authenticity D . Meaning 16. Using a psychodynamic psychotherapy stage oriented model for the treatment of trauma, the advanced practice psychiatric nurse would do which of the following in Stage 1? A. Address safety issues B. Promote symptoms stabilization C. Process painful memories D. A and C 17. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse is working with a patient who states she believes her boss hates her. After some discussion, it is clear the patient has strong negative feelings towards her boss. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse working within a Gestalt framework, recognizes this as an interruption consistent with which of the following? A Projection . B . Retroflecti on C . Confluenc e D . Deflection 18. The patient in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) expresses frustration that the skills taught don't work, the process is taking too long, and is struggling to complete homework. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse using a DBT model would do which of the following? A. Validate the patient 's frustration while encouraging and reinforcing use of skills. B. Analyze the behaviors and consequences of the behaviors with the patient. C. Focus on behavioral control and management with emotions as a contextual element. D. All of the above lOMoAR cPSD| 8976716 19. An organized, consistent set of perceptions about the self, continually influenced by experience and its interpretation which includes self-worth, self-image and ideal self, is which key concept of person-centered therapy? A. Belief of human nature B. Self-concept C. Actualizing tendency D. Fully functioning person 20. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse using a Dialectical Behavior Therapy approach with a patient with Borderline Personality Disorder explains the four essential elements which includes all but which of the following? A . Bi-weekly individual therapy sessions for the patient of about 1 hour each. B . Weekly group skills training sessions for the patient of 2.5 hours each. C . Skills coaching via telephone or other electronic means as needed by the patient to manage I vivo situations D . Team consultation to the therapist to maintain treatment fidelity and adherence Share Question Answer & Explanation Solved by verified expert 1. The therapeutic frame supports the clinician in which of the following ways? Select all that apply. D . A and C Rationale: B is wrong because it should not be anonymous. Information should be disclosed. 2. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse is working with a patient with who is chronically suicidal. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse using a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) approach realizes which of the following? B . To the chronically suicidal patient, hospitalization reinforces the status quo and abdicating the hard work of change. Rationale: Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy that combines strategies like mindfulness, acceptance, and emotion regulation. 3. The concept of resiliency in child therapies is in direct contrast to which traditional approach for treating children? C . Problem-based therapy Rationale: Compared with the traditional study of child development, which has tended to portray 'normal' and 'abnormal' patterns, a resilience approach offers a more differentiated account. In professional practice, resilience means looking for strengths and opportunities to build on, rather than (or alongside) problems, deficits or psychopathology to be remedied or treated 4. Stigma of mental illness in the elderly: A . Has contributed to psychiatric symptoms being expressed with physical symptoms. Rationale: According to Sartorius, stigma leads to discrimination in the provision of services for physical health problems in older people with mental disorders. lOMoAR cPSD| 8976716 5. Which of the following is not consistent with the Psychoanalyst's perspective when treating and individual with a personality disorder? C . Personality products and processes are within the realm of awareness, accessible to the individual. Rationale: Each level of awareness has a role to play in shaping human behavior and thought. 6. Which of the following statements would not be consistent with the humanistic-existential concept of "holism" ? D . Dysfunctions such as a chemical imbalance must be identified. Rationale: Holism is the idea that various systems (e.g. physical, biological, social) should be viewed as wholes, not merely as a collection of parts. 7. Which of the following is true about dream work from a Gestalt perspective? D . The characters and objects in the dream are projections of the individual whose dream it is. Rationale: In Gestalt Therapy, the client is asked to play component parts of the dream. .It helps the client to feel the part of him/herself that he/she has disowned and has projected onto objects of the dream. Disowned parts of the self are in the unconscious, and integration is the work of therapy. 8. When the advanced practice psychiatric nurse builds a formulation when working with a child in therapy the advanced practice psychiatric nurse is doing which of the following? C . The formulation explains the contexts of the child and family situation, the child's unique presentation, responses and narratives of the events that shaped the interpretation. Rationale: Formulation is a concise statement of the case. Unlike summary, it is a discussion about alternative ideas about diagnosis, aetiology, treatment and prognosis and of the arguments for and against each alternative. 9. In providing psychoeducation to patient's in recovery, the advanced practice psychiatric nurse would not include which of the following? B . A patient is considered recovered after 5 years free of substance use. Rationale: Recovery is a lifelong process that can take years to achieve. 10. Which best describes gerotranscendence? A Erik Erikson's ninth stage of development . B . Emphasizes ongoing growth over decrements Rationale: The theory that older people transcend the limited opinions and views of life they once held or wisdom comes with age 11. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse is working with a group of patients in an outpatient substance abuse treatment program. One patient comes to the advanced practice psychiatric nurse after the group session and asks if the advanced practice psychiatric nurse would meet at a nearby Starbucks to clarify a couple of questions that came up at the end of the session and fears relapse. Which of the following would be consistent with the traditional therapeutic frame? C . Agree to meet with patient alone in the group room to resolve any outstanding concerns from the group. lOMoAR cPSD| 8976716 Rationale: This will prevent harm for the nurse and allows help from other patient from the group 12. The situation in which increasing amounts of a substance is needed to achieve the same desired effect is known as which of the following? B . Tolerance Rationale: A person may develop tolerance to a drug when the drug is used repeatedly. 13. Which of the following describes the basic neurobiological pathways of the reward system in the brain? A. Projections from the ventral tegmental area, through the median forebrain and terminate in the nucleus accumbens where there is a proliferation of dopamine neurons. Rationale: The reward pathway of the brain is connected to areas of the brain that control behavior and memory. It begins in the ventral tegmental area, where neurons release dopamine to make you feel pleasure. The brain begins to make connections between the activity and the pleasure, ensuring that we will repeat the behavior. 14. Evidence supports use of Dialectical Behavior Therapy patients with which of the following diagnoses? D . Borderline Personality Disorder Rationale: DBT may be used to treat suicidal and other self-destructive behaviors. 15. The existential concept of an openness, readiness, and flexibility to grow and change, which necessitates a capacity to choose alternatives, and shape one's own destiny as authors of creating their own world is which of the following? A. Freedom Rationale: Freedom allows person to choose alternatives. 16. Using a psychodynamic psychotherapy stage oriented model for the treatment of trauma, the advanced practice psychiatric nurse would do which of the following in Stage 1? C . Process painful memories Rationale: The first few sessions of psychotherapy typically focus on understanding and taking a good relationship history, from childhood up to adulthood. 17. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse is working with a patient who states she believes her boss hates her. After some discussion, it is clear the patient has strong negative feelings towards her boss. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse working within a Gestalt framework, recognizes this as an interruption consistent with which of the following? D . Deflection Rationale: Deflection is attempting to draw attention away from oneself and put that attention onto another person. All ages may engage in deflection. Children try to deflect blame when they are in trouble for negative actions by pointing out a different negative action that a sibling did. 18. The patient in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) expresses frustration that the skills taught don't work, the process is taking too long, and is struggling to complete homework. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse using a DBT model would do which of the following? lOMoAR cPSD| 8976716 D . All of the above Rationale: All choices are applicable 19. An organized, consistent set of perceptions about the self, continually influenced by experience and its interpretation which includes self-worth, self-image and ideal self, is which key concept of person-centered therapy? B . Self-concept Rationale: Self-concept is how a person perceive their behavior, abilities, and unique characteristics. 20. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse using a Dialectical Behavior Therapy approach with a patient with Borderline Personality Disorder explains the four essential elements which includes all but which of the following? A. Bi-weekly individual therapy sessions for the patient of about 1 hour each. Rationale: Individual therapy usually involves weekly one-to-one sessions with a DBT therapist. Each session lasts approximately 45-60 minutes. . Which of the following is not consistent with... 1. Which of the following is not consistent with recommendations for teaching Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) skills? A. TRM self-care skills can be taught and used in any order. B. TRM skill may be taught in individual or group settings C. To teach TRM skills, the therapist should be adept at using the skills themself. D. Teaching TRM is cost effective as only one teacher is needed individually or with groups. 2. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse realizes a basic assumption of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is that therapists treating the difficult patient need support. This support includes which of the following? lOMoAR cPSD| 8976716 A. The support is provided through case management B. The support is designed to focus on clinical issues of the patient C. The DBT therapist in solo practice does not need a consultation group for support. D. The support includes a consultation group to treat the therapist by using the same skills the patient is asked to use. 3. In working with an older adult patient in the termination phase the advanced practice psychiatric nurse suggests it may be helpful to teach family members ways to support the patient and prevent relapse. This demonstrates which of the following? A. A major HIPPA violation B. Lack of confidence in the patient and the therapeutic process of CBT C. An appropriate strategy to solidify a supportive network for the patient. D. Resistance to terminating the therapeutic relationship. 4. Which of the following is true about communication with children and adolescents? A. Communication is developmentally based. B. Offices should be free of toys or distractions. C. Speak to children in adult manner as it lets them know you take them seriously. D. Communicate at level lower than the child or adolescent to improve their self-esteem. lOMoAR cPSD| 8976716 5. Practice guidelines for complex trauma and dissociative identity disorder caution that which of the following may limit one's ability to heal. A. Somatic approaches B. Talk therapies focused on cognitive understanding***** C. EMDR D. A and C 6. Which of the following trends life trends suggests advanced practice psychiatric nurse be prepared to provide mental health and illness treatment in a variety of community and non- traditional settings. A. More older men than women living alone. B. Greatest percentage of older adults living in nursing homes. C. Projected doubling of number of homeless adults between 2010 and 2050 D. More older adults preferring to leave their homes to seek other living arrangements. 7. Dialectical Behavior Therapists realize which of the following: A. Everyone with borderline personality has comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD B. Everyone diagnosed with PTSD can be diagnosed with comorbid borderline personality disorder. C. There are important overlapping symptoms and neuropsychological correlates that PTSD and borderline personality disorder have in common. D. DBT should only be used with individuals diagnosed with personality disorder or those with chronic suicidal thoughts. lOMoAR cPSD| 8976716 8. Research support that children with serious emotional disorders (SED) are likely to have which of the following? A. Children with SEDs are likely to be severely impaired B. Children with SEDs are likely to have many community agencies involved in their care and support. C. Children with SEDs are likely to have a comorbid disorder. D. A and C 9. Which of the following is a biologically based psychotherapy methodology used to treat patients who have experienced trauma? A. Trauma Resiliency Model B. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy C. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy D. Existential Psychotherapy 10. Which of the following is not consistent with a family-centered approach in child therapy? A. In family-centered treatment, the family is the focus of treatment. B. Family- centered treatment is appropriate to improve family interactions. C. Family-centered treatment is appropriate to keep families engaged in services D. Family-centered treatment is appropriate to increase family knowledge about mental health. 11. In working with children between the ages of about 7-11 years of age, the advanced practice psychiatric nurse would include activities consistent with which of stage of Piaget's stages of cognitive development? lOMoAR cPSD| 8976716 A. Sensorimotor B. Preoperational C. Formal operational D. Concrete operational 12. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse working with a patient with borderline personality disorder is aware that which of the following attachment styles has been highly correlated with Borderline personality disorder? A. Secure attachment style B. Unresolved attachment style C. Preoccupied attachment style D. Disorganized attachment style 13. Which of the following medications may be recommended for patients with insomnia due to PTSD? A. Any antidepressant can offer as first-line treatment in adults for PTSD. B. Non-benzodiazepines such as trazodone (Desyrel) C. Prazosin (Minipress) may be helpful if nightmares are present. D. B and C 14. According to the MacArthur Study of Successful Aging protective factors on mental and cognitive functioning and successful aging include: A. Positive mental attitude lOMoAR cPSD| 8976716 B. Regularly scheduled activities C. Exercise D. All the above 15. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse is working with the patient on maintaining treatment outcomes and developing a guide for surviving difficult times. These strategies are consistent with which phase in the CBT process? A. Introductory phase B. Middle phase C. Late middle phase D. Termination 16. Strategies for terminating a therapy relationship with an older adult includes: A. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse needs to develop a checklist to determine goals have been made and it is time to terminate. B. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse determines therapy goals attained, terminate the therapeutic relationship, and schedule to meet the patient for coffee to ease the transition out of therapy. C. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse should set clear therapy goals, commend patient on goal attainment and terminate the therapy. D. Termination should occur by mutual decision between advanced practice psychiatric nurse and patient based on the therapy goals attained. 17. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse using Dialectical Behavior Therapy with a patient with borderline personality disorder uses persuasive dialogue to do which of the following? A. Invite the patient to new ways of viewing a situation lOMoAR cPSD| 8976716 B. Guiding patient to develop more skills to achieve a greater quality of life. C. Engage the patient in change talk D. A and B 18. Which of the following would not be a first-line intervention for an individual with PTSD? A. CPT B. CPT-PE C. EMDR therapy D. Pharmacological interventions. 19. Emotion-Focused therapy integrates which of the following? A. Person-centered therapy and Gestalt therapy B. Gestalt therapy and Neuroscience research of emotions. C. Neuroscience research of emotions and Person-centered therapy. D. Person-centered therapy, Gestalt therapy and Neuroscience research of emotions. 20. Stress inoculation therapy (SIT) can be helpful for patients with phobic avoidance due to trauma. The advanced practice psychiatric nurse using SIT would do which of the following? A. Artistic endeavors such as sculpting, drawing painting. B. Movement therapies such as dance. C. Tapping on acupressure points lOMoAR cPSD| 8976716 D. Cognitive skills such as thought stopping and guided self-dialogue. 21. The purpose of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in the older adult is A. To avoid using psychotropic medications B. To escape from stressful situations and relationships C. To learn to be present in the moment non-judgmentally. D. To avoid stigma of traditional psychotherapy 22. The stabilization skills and concepts that form the foundation of Trauma Resiliency Model stand alone as a model in and of itself called CRM. CRM stands for which of the following? A. Cognitive Restructuring Model B. Cognitive Resiliency Model C. Community Resiliency Model D. Cognitive Regeneration Model 23. Which of the following is not an underlying assumption that differentiates child therapies from adult psychotherapy? A. Family inclusion B. The concept of Recovery C. The concept of Resiliency D. Developmental considerations 24. Which of the following is consistent with a Common Elements approach? lOMoAR cPSD| 8976716 A. Common Elements involves use of individual treatment approaches that are part of many manualized treatment B. Evidenced-based strategy is viewed in light of the actual intervention as well as diagnostic category. C. The Common Elements method is seen as a transdiagnostic approach to treat a variety of common mental health issues. D. Is Common Elements method should not be used with child/adolescents with PTSD. 25. Functional status refers to A. A person's capacity to manage activities of daily living independently B. A person's positive perspective on their own capabilities C. A person's expected increase in dependency as one ages D. A person's expected decrease in independence as one ages 26. Which of the following is not true about self-regulation as it applies to therapy with children? A. Self-regulation is a developmental milestone of childhood in which the child controls behavior in the service of socially desirable conduct. B. Self-regulation is a pivotal developmental process of integrating emotion, memory and behavior. C. Self-regulation mechanisms from a ne