Sherpath Questions with CORRECT Answers (Verified Update)
Q1: Which term describes the increased response to traumatic stimuli experi- enced by a patient
with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
A. Panic
B. Sensitization
C. Desensitization
D. Cross-sensitization
Answer: B. Sensitization
Q2: Which are characteristics of avoidance associated with PTSD? Select all that apply.
A. Suppressing thoughts
B. Displaying a blunted affect
C. Displaying increased arousal
D. Lacking the ability to trust others
E. Having feelings of de-realization and depersonalization
Answer: A. Suppressing thoughts
B. Displaying a blunted affect
D. Lacking the ability to trust others
Q3: Which statement most accurately describes why friends, family, or cowork- ers of a patient
with PTSD may be unable to help the patient?
A. These individuals may have experienced the same trauma.
B. These individuals may not have the emotional tools to help.
C. These individuals may not have the resources to initiate an intervention.
D. These individuals may have a deep mistrust of the health care system and psychiatrists.
Answer: A. These individuals may have experienced the same trauma.
Q4: The interdisciplinary team is caring for a patient diagnosed with PTSD. During which phase of
critical incident stress management (CISM) training does a discussion about the team's
priority to reduce the patient's flashbacks occur?
A. Final stage
B. Crisis counseling phase
C. Emotional phase
D. Cognitive-oriented phase
Answer: B. Crisis counseling phase
, Q5: Which type of therapy would be most appropriate for a patient who wants to share feelings
with people who have had similar experiences?
A. Group therapy
B. Family therapy
C. Vocational rehabilitation
D. Cognitive behavioral therapy
Answer: A. Group therapy
Q6: A war veteran is being treated for PTSD related to traumatic events that occurred 30 years
ago. He is interested in a support group for veterans. Which advice does the nurse give to the
patient?
A. Tell the patient to search the Internet for group meetings.
B. Tell the patient to obtain self-help books from the library.
C. Tell the patient to check with the Department of Veteran's Affairs for therapy for war
veterans.
D. Tell the patient he does not qualify for assistance because the traumatic event occurred
too long ago.
Answer: C. Tell the patient to check with the Department of Veteran's Affairs for therapy for war
veterans.
Q7: A patient is being treated for PTSD using eye movement desensitization reprocessing
(EMDR), along with psychodynamic psychotherapy. Which clin- ician is qualified to deliver
this intervention?
A. Social worker
B. Group therapist
C. Mental health nurse
D. Advanced-practice psychiatric nurse
Answer: D. Advanced-practice psychiatric nurse
Q8: The mental health nurse is caring for an adult with acute stress disorder (ASD). Which patient
goals are most appropriate for this patient?
A. Returning to an acceptable level of functioning
B. Eliminating the source of stress within 2 weeks
C. Decreasing social withdrawal and isolation by exercising daily
D. Engaging in relaxation techniques such as watching a movie or playing cards
Answer: A. Returning to an acceptable level of functioning
Q1: Which term describes the increased response to traumatic stimuli experi- enced by a patient
with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
A. Panic
B. Sensitization
C. Desensitization
D. Cross-sensitization
Answer: B. Sensitization
Q2: Which are characteristics of avoidance associated with PTSD? Select all that apply.
A. Suppressing thoughts
B. Displaying a blunted affect
C. Displaying increased arousal
D. Lacking the ability to trust others
E. Having feelings of de-realization and depersonalization
Answer: A. Suppressing thoughts
B. Displaying a blunted affect
D. Lacking the ability to trust others
Q3: Which statement most accurately describes why friends, family, or cowork- ers of a patient
with PTSD may be unable to help the patient?
A. These individuals may have experienced the same trauma.
B. These individuals may not have the emotional tools to help.
C. These individuals may not have the resources to initiate an intervention.
D. These individuals may have a deep mistrust of the health care system and psychiatrists.
Answer: A. These individuals may have experienced the same trauma.
Q4: The interdisciplinary team is caring for a patient diagnosed with PTSD. During which phase of
critical incident stress management (CISM) training does a discussion about the team's
priority to reduce the patient's flashbacks occur?
A. Final stage
B. Crisis counseling phase
C. Emotional phase
D. Cognitive-oriented phase
Answer: B. Crisis counseling phase
, Q5: Which type of therapy would be most appropriate for a patient who wants to share feelings
with people who have had similar experiences?
A. Group therapy
B. Family therapy
C. Vocational rehabilitation
D. Cognitive behavioral therapy
Answer: A. Group therapy
Q6: A war veteran is being treated for PTSD related to traumatic events that occurred 30 years
ago. He is interested in a support group for veterans. Which advice does the nurse give to the
patient?
A. Tell the patient to search the Internet for group meetings.
B. Tell the patient to obtain self-help books from the library.
C. Tell the patient to check with the Department of Veteran's Affairs for therapy for war
veterans.
D. Tell the patient he does not qualify for assistance because the traumatic event occurred
too long ago.
Answer: C. Tell the patient to check with the Department of Veteran's Affairs for therapy for war
veterans.
Q7: A patient is being treated for PTSD using eye movement desensitization reprocessing
(EMDR), along with psychodynamic psychotherapy. Which clin- ician is qualified to deliver
this intervention?
A. Social worker
B. Group therapist
C. Mental health nurse
D. Advanced-practice psychiatric nurse
Answer: D. Advanced-practice psychiatric nurse
Q8: The mental health nurse is caring for an adult with acute stress disorder (ASD). Which patient
goals are most appropriate for this patient?
A. Returning to an acceptable level of functioning
B. Eliminating the source of stress within 2 weeks
C. Decreasing social withdrawal and isolation by exercising daily
D. Engaging in relaxation techniques such as watching a movie or playing cards
Answer: A. Returning to an acceptable level of functioning
