NU 664 MIDTERM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

NU 664 MIDTERM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Assessing ego strength is a part of the overall mental health evaluation process. What could Ego
strength be defined as?

-adaptability

-resourcefulness

-self efficacy

-life satisfaction

-all ANSW✅✅all of the above



Assessing resiliency is a part of the overall mental health evaluation process and could be defined as
which of the following?

--adaptability

-resourcefulness

-self efficacy

-the ability to bounce back from negative life experiences

-all ANSW✅✅all of the above



The PMHNP is assessing a patient's ego functioning in the initial assessment. What does an
assessment of ego functions include? ANSW✅✅Assessment of patient strengths



There are several approaches for developing a case formulation. Which of the following best
describes this process? ANSW✅✅It is a descriptive process that organizes, explains, and makes
sense out of the information collected.



What are defense mechanisms best viewed as? ANSW✅✅A function of the ego used to resolve a
conflict



Which of the following is the most important initial step when a patient is in crisis?
ANSW✅✅Identify whether the patient is reporting intent to harm himself or others