PMH-C Multiple Choice Exam (New 2026/
2027 Update) Questions & Answers {Grade
A} 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)
What is an essential role of the professional in primary prevention?
Assessing risk
Family planning discussion
Reviewing birth plan - Correct answer Assessing risk
Which is an evidence-based validated screening tool for postpartum depression?
GAD-7
EPDS
Beck Depression Inventory - Correct answer EPDS
What is NOT one of the recommended opening statements a provider can use to
introduce a screening tool.
"Please be as open and honest as possible when answering these questions."
"We have assessed that you are most likely experiencing depression, and we'd like you
to fill out this simple questionnaire to confirm that."
"It's not easy being a new mother and it's ok to feel unhappy at times. As you have
recently had a new baby, we would like to know how you are feeling." - Correct answer
,"We have assessed that you are most likely experiencing depression, and we'd like you
to fill out this simple questionnaire to confirm that."
What is the best practice recommendation for a response greater than 0 to the last
question in the EPDS or the PHQ-9?
Access immediate care to assess for current suicidality and plan
Check in with client/patient frequently after the screen.
Immediately have client/patient admitted to emergency department - Correct answer
Access immediate care to assess for current suicidality and plan
What is the most common "cut-off" score on the EPDS to be considered a positive
screen for postpartum depression?*
13
12
10 - Correct answer 10
What is a recommended intake question for pregnant women?
How old were you when you lost your virginity?
Are you and your partner thinking about vasectomy after this pregnancy?
Is this a planned pregnancy? - Correct answer Is this a planned pregnancy?
What is one of the essential intake questions for postpartum women?
, Have you had a chance to talk about your birth experience?
Have you ever been arrested or jailed?
How many children would you like to have? - Correct answer Have you had a chance to
talk about your birth experience?
What is important to discuss with women and families about breastfeeding and
PMADs?
It's important to ask them how they are feeding their baby in an open-ended way
It's essential to tell them that they can use formula
It's essential to ask if they have had any sexual abuse related to their breasts. -
Correct answer It's important to ask them how they are feeding their baby in an open-
ended way
What is the practice related to the placenta that some mothers say they use to prevent
PPD?
Placenta encapsulation
Using Art Therapy to express feelings about the placenta
Using a psychotropic drug made out of the placenta
Having a priest bless the placenta - Correct answer Placenta encapsulation
What is a commonly-used non-traditional treatment approach that has been
researched?
2027 Update) Questions & Answers {Grade
A} 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)
What is an essential role of the professional in primary prevention?
Assessing risk
Family planning discussion
Reviewing birth plan - Correct answer Assessing risk
Which is an evidence-based validated screening tool for postpartum depression?
GAD-7
EPDS
Beck Depression Inventory - Correct answer EPDS
What is NOT one of the recommended opening statements a provider can use to
introduce a screening tool.
"Please be as open and honest as possible when answering these questions."
"We have assessed that you are most likely experiencing depression, and we'd like you
to fill out this simple questionnaire to confirm that."
"It's not easy being a new mother and it's ok to feel unhappy at times. As you have
recently had a new baby, we would like to know how you are feeling." - Correct answer
,"We have assessed that you are most likely experiencing depression, and we'd like you
to fill out this simple questionnaire to confirm that."
What is the best practice recommendation for a response greater than 0 to the last
question in the EPDS or the PHQ-9?
Access immediate care to assess for current suicidality and plan
Check in with client/patient frequently after the screen.
Immediately have client/patient admitted to emergency department - Correct answer
Access immediate care to assess for current suicidality and plan
What is the most common "cut-off" score on the EPDS to be considered a positive
screen for postpartum depression?*
13
12
10 - Correct answer 10
What is a recommended intake question for pregnant women?
How old were you when you lost your virginity?
Are you and your partner thinking about vasectomy after this pregnancy?
Is this a planned pregnancy? - Correct answer Is this a planned pregnancy?
What is one of the essential intake questions for postpartum women?
, Have you had a chance to talk about your birth experience?
Have you ever been arrested or jailed?
How many children would you like to have? - Correct answer Have you had a chance to
talk about your birth experience?
What is important to discuss with women and families about breastfeeding and
PMADs?
It's important to ask them how they are feeding their baby in an open-ended way
It's essential to tell them that they can use formula
It's essential to ask if they have had any sexual abuse related to their breasts. -
Correct answer It's important to ask them how they are feeding their baby in an open-
ended way
What is the practice related to the placenta that some mothers say they use to prevent
PPD?
Placenta encapsulation
Using Art Therapy to express feelings about the placenta
Using a psychotropic drug made out of the placenta
Having a priest bless the placenta - Correct answer Placenta encapsulation
What is a commonly-used non-traditional treatment approach that has been
researched?
