APEA- Psych Assessment
Which one of the following choices would NOT be recommended for
effective communication for an older adult?
Allow time for open ended questions and reminiscing
Use brief screening instruments
Face the patient and speak in high tones
Adjust pace and content of the interview to the stamina of the patient
- ✔ ✔ Face the patient and speak in high tones
Assessment findings of Russell's sign is NOT indicative of:
anorexia nervosa.
body dysmorphic disorder.
bulimia nervosa.
binge eating disorder. - ✔ ✔ body dysmorphic disorder.
,Which of the following statements made by a parent would alert the
nurse practitioner to suspect autism spectrum disorder?
He is negative, disobedient and defiant.
He acts very impulsively and speaks out of turn.
He seems to be speaking less and less.
He can't sit still for a short story. - ✔ ✔ He seems to be speaking
less and less.
Which one of the following statements is true of Munchausen
Syndrome by Proxy?
The injury is self-inflicted as the patient is seeking attention from
others.
Under the supervision of adults other than the abuser, the patient
does not exhibit symptoms.
The caregiver is usually not involved in the abusive behavior.
, The abuser's behavior reflects a serious psychological disturbance and
once the behavior is recognized, the behavior resolves. - ✔ ✔
Under the supervision of adults other than the abuser, the patient
does not exhibit symptoms.
During the mental status exam, a 45-year-old woman is easily
distractible and seems to have difficulty responding to each question.
This is an assessment of:
perception.
attention.
orientation.
thought process. - ✔ ✔ attention.
Mood disorders include all of the following except:
bipolar disorder.
seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
Which one of the following choices would NOT be recommended for
effective communication for an older adult?
Allow time for open ended questions and reminiscing
Use brief screening instruments
Face the patient and speak in high tones
Adjust pace and content of the interview to the stamina of the patient
- ✔ ✔ Face the patient and speak in high tones
Assessment findings of Russell's sign is NOT indicative of:
anorexia nervosa.
body dysmorphic disorder.
bulimia nervosa.
binge eating disorder. - ✔ ✔ body dysmorphic disorder.
,Which of the following statements made by a parent would alert the
nurse practitioner to suspect autism spectrum disorder?
He is negative, disobedient and defiant.
He acts very impulsively and speaks out of turn.
He seems to be speaking less and less.
He can't sit still for a short story. - ✔ ✔ He seems to be speaking
less and less.
Which one of the following statements is true of Munchausen
Syndrome by Proxy?
The injury is self-inflicted as the patient is seeking attention from
others.
Under the supervision of adults other than the abuser, the patient
does not exhibit symptoms.
The caregiver is usually not involved in the abusive behavior.
, The abuser's behavior reflects a serious psychological disturbance and
once the behavior is recognized, the behavior resolves. - ✔ ✔
Under the supervision of adults other than the abuser, the patient
does not exhibit symptoms.
During the mental status exam, a 45-year-old woman is easily
distractible and seems to have difficulty responding to each question.
This is an assessment of:
perception.
attention.
orientation.
thought process. - ✔ ✔ attention.
Mood disorders include all of the following except:
bipolar disorder.
seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
