NRNP 6640: Psychotherapy with Individuals
NURS NRNP- 6640 Psychotherapy WITH Individuals.2020 MIDTERM EXAM Week 6.
VERIFIED QUESTIONS WITH 100% RATIONALE. GRADED A+
• Question 1 out of 1
1 points
During a session, the PMHNP asks a patient with a history of sexual abuse to recall
the relationship she had as a child with her parents. The patient responds by saying
she has a headache and her stomach hurts, and starts talking about her physical
ailments. What is the appropriate response by the PMHNP?
Selecte
B.
d
Explain why it is important for the patient to discuss
Answer:
these memories openly
• Question 2 out of 1
2 points
A PMHNP is assessing ego functioning of his 40-year-old patient by asking what
she feels is the cause of her problems. She attributes her problems to her
overprotective parents not letting her have enough freedom growing up. Based on
her answer, the PMHNP is testing .
Selecte
C.
d
defensive and interpersonal functioning
Answer:
• Question 1 out of 1
3 points
A 28-year-old male patient is experiencing distress related to the workplace. What
might the PMHNP ask to assess affective development?
Selecte
D.
d
All of the above.
Answer:
• Question 1 out of 1
4 points
The PMHNP has been treating a 15-year-old patient with a history of abuse and
neglect. Thirty minutes into their therapy session the patient jumps up and begins to
pace around the room. Utilizing Socratic dialogue (SD) the PMHNP’s best action
would be to:
Selected
Answer:
NRNP 6640: Psychotherapy with Individuals
, NRNP 6640: Psychotherapy with Individuals
C. Say, “I noticed a change. Can you tell me what happened?”
• Question 1 out of 1
5 points
The PMHNP understands that anxiety and depression are two disorders in which
their symptoms may overlap. When discussing this, you explain that the autonomic
nervous system is activated and further helps distinguish anxiety symptoms by
making the following points:
Selecte
B.
d
“You may experience fear, sweating, and muscle tension.”
Answer:
• Question 1 out of 1
6 points
A PMHNP is taking a history and wants to assess how the patient copes with
adversity. To do so, the therapist asks questions about the patient’s belief
system. What would be an appropriate question to ask?
Selecte
D.
d
All of the above.
Answer:
• Question 1 out of 1
7 points
A PMHNP is caring for a 21-year-old woman who is suffering from anxiety and is
having difficulty managing stress. Which of the following would be an
appropriate step by the PMHNP?
Selecte
D.
d
All of the above
Answer:
• Question 1 out of 1
8 points
Your patient is a 65-year-old male who has a strained relationship with his son and
daughter. His children refuse to participate in a family session. The PMHNP asks
the patient to draw his family genogram as a next step to .
Selecte
C.
d
provide background information for the patient’s family structure
Answer:
NRNP 6640: Psychotherapy with Individuals
, NRNP 6640: Psychotherapy with Individuals
• Question 1 out of 1
9 points
A new patient has been informed of the limits of confidentiality, and has signed
informed consent forms. No consent, however, has been obtained for voluntary
“Release of Information.” The patient is 20 years old and still lives at home with his
parents. He is being treated for depression, which he attributes to the trouble he’s
had finding employment.
True or false: If the patient’s mother calls the PMHNP to check up on her son to see
NRNP 6640: Psychotherapy with Individuals
NURS NRNP- 6640 Psychotherapy WITH Individuals.2020 MIDTERM EXAM Week 6.
VERIFIED QUESTIONS WITH 100% RATIONALE. GRADED A+
• Question 1 out of 1
1 points
During a session, the PMHNP asks a patient with a history of sexual abuse to recall
the relationship she had as a child with her parents. The patient responds by saying
she has a headache and her stomach hurts, and starts talking about her physical
ailments. What is the appropriate response by the PMHNP?
Selecte
B.
d
Explain why it is important for the patient to discuss
Answer:
these memories openly
• Question 2 out of 1
2 points
A PMHNP is assessing ego functioning of his 40-year-old patient by asking what
she feels is the cause of her problems. She attributes her problems to her
overprotective parents not letting her have enough freedom growing up. Based on
her answer, the PMHNP is testing .
Selecte
C.
d
defensive and interpersonal functioning
Answer:
• Question 1 out of 1
3 points
A 28-year-old male patient is experiencing distress related to the workplace. What
might the PMHNP ask to assess affective development?
Selecte
D.
d
All of the above.
Answer:
• Question 1 out of 1
4 points
The PMHNP has been treating a 15-year-old patient with a history of abuse and
neglect. Thirty minutes into their therapy session the patient jumps up and begins to
pace around the room. Utilizing Socratic dialogue (SD) the PMHNP’s best action
would be to:
Selected
Answer:
NRNP 6640: Psychotherapy with Individuals
, NRNP 6640: Psychotherapy with Individuals
C. Say, “I noticed a change. Can you tell me what happened?”
• Question 1 out of 1
5 points
The PMHNP understands that anxiety and depression are two disorders in which
their symptoms may overlap. When discussing this, you explain that the autonomic
nervous system is activated and further helps distinguish anxiety symptoms by
making the following points:
Selecte
B.
d
“You may experience fear, sweating, and muscle tension.”
Answer:
• Question 1 out of 1
6 points
A PMHNP is taking a history and wants to assess how the patient copes with
adversity. To do so, the therapist asks questions about the patient’s belief
system. What would be an appropriate question to ask?
Selecte
D.
d
All of the above.
Answer:
• Question 1 out of 1
7 points
A PMHNP is caring for a 21-year-old woman who is suffering from anxiety and is
having difficulty managing stress. Which of the following would be an
appropriate step by the PMHNP?
Selecte
D.
d
All of the above
Answer:
• Question 1 out of 1
8 points
Your patient is a 65-year-old male who has a strained relationship with his son and
daughter. His children refuse to participate in a family session. The PMHNP asks
the patient to draw his family genogram as a next step to .
Selecte
C.
d
provide background information for the patient’s family structure
Answer:
NRNP 6640: Psychotherapy with Individuals
, NRNP 6640: Psychotherapy with Individuals
• Question 1 out of 1
9 points
A new patient has been informed of the limits of confidentiality, and has signed
informed consent forms. No consent, however, has been obtained for voluntary
“Release of Information.” The patient is 20 years old and still lives at home with his
parents. He is being treated for depression, which he attributes to the trouble he’s
had finding employment.
True or false: If the patient’s mother calls the PMHNP to check up on her son to see
NRNP 6640: Psychotherapy with Individuals
