NURS 6640 FINAL EXAM 2 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS Question 1 1. The PMHNP is actively listening to Ms. Thomas who is detoxing from alcohol. Ms. Thomas is currently discussing with the PMHNP the reasons why she feels guilty about her drinking. Ms. Thomas tearfully states, “I have driven my family and friends away with this terrible habit. I have no one left. I had more than enough chances and now my children won‟t even talk to me.” Which of the following statements demonstrate a simple ...

NURS 6640 FINAL EXAM 7 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS NURS 6640 FINAL EXAM 7 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS • Question 1 1 out of 1 points Following an attempted suicide, Mr. Durham was admitted to an acute psychiatric facility. After 4 weeks in treatment, he is preparing for discharge. He is beginning to miss individual and group therapy sessions and has refused medications twice in the past 2 days. The PMHNP demonstrates understanding in...

NUNP 6640 FINAL EXAM 6 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS • Question 1 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP is caring for a young adult patient with whom the PMHNP decides to use a dynamic supportive therapy approach in addition to pharmacological intervention. Which therapeutic action will the PMHNP take to employ the strategy of holding and containing the patient? Selected Answer: B. Asking the patient how the patient feels • Question 2 1 out of 1 points A 21-year-old patient has ...

NURS 6640 FINAL EXAM 5- QUESTION AND ANSWERS Question 1 1 out of 1 points A PMHNP is using interpersonal psychotherapy with a 40-year-old patient having relationship problems with his extended family. The patient shares that he has been using the strategies they identified to reduce his distress, but they have not been helping. He is frustrated and is considering stopping treatment. What would be an appropriate step by the PMHNP? Selected Answer: A. Encourage the patient t...

• Question 1 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 fingers?” • Question 2 1 out of 1 points A ...

NURS 6640 FINAL EXAM 3 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS • Question 1 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 you...

NURS 6640 FINAL EXAM 1 – QUESTION WITH ANSWERS Question 1 1 out of 1 points A PMHNP has been treating a 9-year-old patient who was referred by her school. Students are asked to raise their hands before speaking during group discussion, but the patient seems to blurt out what she wants to say without being called on. She also interrupts other children while they are talking instead of waiting her turn. When the patient gets frustrated, she has trouble controlling her emotions and cries...

NURS 6640 FINAL EXAM 1 – QUESTION WITH ANSWERS Question 1 1 out of 1 points A PMHNP has been treating a 9-year-old patient who was referred by her school. Students are asked to raise their hands before speaking during group discussion, but the patient seems to blurt out what she wants to say without being called on. She also interrupts other children while they are talking instead of waiting her turn. When the patient gets frustrated, she has trouble controlling her emotions and cries...

NURS 6640 MIDTERM EXAM 4 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS • • 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.” • Question 2 1 out of 1 ...

NURS 6640 Midterm Exam Week 6 - Psychotherapy Individual Spring