Nrnp 6640. Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Question 1 1 out of 1 points A 35-year-old patient seeks treatment for depression and anxiety after an abusive relationship. To help empower the patient, the PMHNP wants to teach the safe-place exercise to create a feeling of calm. In order to walk the patient through the exercise, the PMHNP first says: Selected Answer: A. “Identify an image of a safe place that makes you feel calm.” The PMHNP is working with a patient who has dissociative disorder and requests pharmacological int...

NRNP-6640-4,Psychotherapy Individ Midterm Exam 2023/2024 Questions and Answers

NRNP 6640 FINAL EXAM VERSION 3 WITH ANSWERS (74/75 POINTS) • Question 4 1 out of 1 points A PMHNP is using Gestalt therapy to communicate with a 50-year-old patient who is going through a divorce. As he is calmly sharing the details of his divorce, the PMHNP notices that Dave is tapping his fingers on his legs. What is an appropriate response by the PMHNP using the technique of focusing? Selected Answer: A. “I noticed that your fingers were tapping. Can you give a voice to your fi...

NRNP 6640 FINAL EXAM VERSION 3 WITH ANSWERS (74/75 POINTS) • Question 4 1 out of 1 points A PMHNP is using Gestalt therapy to communicate with a 50-year-old patient who is going through a divorce. As he is calmly sharing the details of his divorce, the PMHNP notices that Dave is tapping his fingers on his legs. What is an appropriate response by the PMHNP using the technique of focusing? Selected Answer: A. “I noticed that your fingers were tapping. Can you give a voice to your fi...

QUESTION 1 1. When preparing to terminate a patient, what does the PMHNP do to organize thoughts about the patient’s progress made during treatment? A . Interviews the patient’s family, caregiver, or friends regarding the patient’s progress outside of the sessions B . Reviews the patient’s file to identify issues and important themes that were highlighted throughout treatment C . Requests a peer to review the patient’s file to double check that the PMHNP has not overlooke...

QUESTION 1 1. When preparing to terminate a patient, what does the PMHNP do to organize thoughts about the patient’s progress made during treatment? A . Interviews the patient’s family, caregiver, or friends regarding the patient’s progress outside of the sessions B . Reviews the patient’s file to identify issues and important themes that were highlighted throughout treatment C . Requests a peer to review the patient’s file to double check that the PMHNP has not overlooke...

QUESTION 1 1. 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: 2. A “You may experience an elevated heart rate, constant worrying, . and diarrhea.” B “You may experience fear, sweating, and muscle tension.” . C “You may experience an elevated heart rate, the need to...

NRNP-6640-9,Psychotherapy Individ • Question 1 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP is working with a 43-year-old male patient who develops idiosyncratic transference over weeks of therapy. The best way for the PMHNP to respond to this patient is to ___________ : Selected Answer: B. use empathy • Question 2 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP is working with a school-aged child who has been diagnosed with depression. The child has attended several sessions with the PMNHP, but rece...

• Question 1 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP is assessing a new geriatric patient who reports symptoms of depression. The PMHNP wants to identify the patient’s symptom severity over time. Which assessment tool will the PMHNP use to collect this data on the patient? Selected Answer: B. Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale • Question 2 1 out of 1 points A PMHNP is assessing a 60-year-old patient named Carlos. He has severe PTSD and mild substance abuse issues. The m...

• Question 1 1 out of 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? Selected Answer: Assure the patient that she does not have to discuss these memories • Question 2 1 out of 1 points A PMHNP is assessi...