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NRNP 6640 MIdterm Q & As NRNP-6640-4,Psychotherapy I ndivid.LATES UPDATE 2022 Summer Qtr NRNP 6640 MIdterm Q & As NRNP-6640-4,Psychotherapy I ndivid.LATES UPDATE 2022 Summer Qtr • Question 1 0 out of 1 points During a session, the PMHNP asks a patient with a history of sexual abuse to recallthe relationship she had as a child with her parents. The patient responds by sayingshe has a headache and her stomach hurts, and starts talking about her physical ailments. What is the appropriate response by the PMHNP? Selecte d Answer : B. Explain why it is important for the patient to discuss thesememories openly • Question 2 1 out of 1 points A PMHNP is assessing ego functioning of his 40-year-old patient by asking what shefeels is the cause of her problems. She attributes her problems to her overprotectiveparents not letting her have enough freedom growing up. Based on her answer, the PMHNP is testing . Selecte d Answer: NRNP 6640 MIdterm Q & As NRNP-6640-4,Psychotherapy I ndivid.LATES UPDATE 2022 Summer Qtr NRNP 6640 MIdterm Q & As NRNP-6640-4,Psychotherapy I ndivid.LATES UPDATE 2022 Summer Qtr C. defensive and interpersonal functioning • Question 3 1 out of 1 points A 28-year-old male patient is experiencing distress related to the workplace. Whatmight the PMHNP ask to assess affective development? Selecte d Answer : D. All of the above. • Question 4 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP has been treating a 15-year-old patient with a history of abuse and neglect. Thirty minutes into their therapy session the patient jumps up and begins topace around the room. Utilizing Socratic dialogue (SD) the PMHNP’s best action NRNP 6640 MIdterm Q & As NRNP-6640-4,Psychotherapy I ndivid.LATES UPDATE 2022 Summer Qtr NRNP 6640 MIdterm Q & As NRNP-6640-4,Psychotherapy I ndivid.LATES UPDATE 2022 Summer Qtr would be to: Selected Answer: C. Say, “I noticed a change. Can you tell me what happened?” • Question 5 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP understands that anxiety and depression are two disorders in which their symptoms may overlap. When discussing this, you explain that the autonomicnervous system is activated and further helps distinguish anxiety symptoms by making the following points: Selecte d Answer : B. “You may experience fear, sweating, and muscle tension.” • Question 6 1 out of 1 points A PMHNP is taking a history and wants to assess how the patient copes with adversity. To do so, the therapist asks NRNP 6640 MIdterm Q & As NRNP-6640-4,Psychotherapy I ndivid.LATES UPDATE 2022 Summer Qtr NRNP 6640 MIdterm Q & As NRNP-6640-4,Psychotherapy I ndivid.LATES UPDATE 2022 Summer Qtr questions about the patient’s belief system.What would be an appropriate question to ask? Selecte d Answer : D. All of the above. • Question 7 1 out of 1 points A PMHNP is caring for a 21-year-old woman who is suffering from anxiety and ishaving difficulty managing stress. Which of the following would be an appropriatestep by the PMHNP? Selecte d Answer : D. All of the above • Question 8 1 out of 1 points Your patient is a 65-year-old male who has a strained relationship with his son and daughter. His children refuse to participate in a family session. The PMHNP asks thepatient to draw his family NRNP 6640 MIdterm Q & As NRNP-6640-4,Psychotherapy I ndivid.LATES UPDATE 2022 Summer Qtr NRNP 6640 MIdterm Q & As NRNP-6640-4,Psychotherapy I ndivid.LATES UPDATE 2022 Summer Qtr genogram as a next step to . Selecte d Answer : C. provide background information for the patient’s family structure • Question 9 1 out of 1 points A new patient has been informed of the limits of confidentiality, and has signed informed consent forms. No consent, however, has been obtained for voluntary “Release of Information.” The patient is 20 years old and still lives at home with hisparents. He is being treated for depression, which he attributes to the trouble he’s had finding employment. True or false: If the patient’s mother calls the PMHNP to check up on her son to see NRNP 6640 MIdterm Q & As NRNP-6640-4,Psychotherapy I ndivid.LATES UPDATE 2022 Summer Qtr NRNP 6640 MIdterm Q & As NRNP-6640-4,Psychotherapy I ndivid.LATES UPDATE 2022 Summer Qtr how he is doing, the therapist is required to protect patient confidentiality and notdisclose information. Selecte d Answer : Tr u e • Question 10 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP is working with an adult patient who has somatic complaints caused bya history of childhood abuse. As part of the therapeutic process, what does the PMHNP do to assess and organize a trauma history? Selecte d Answer : B. Construct a timeline of the patient’s life • Question 11 1 out of 1 points An elderly patient in a nursing home has been losing interest in NRNP 6640 MIdterm Q & As NRNP-6640-4,Psychotherapy I ndivid.LATES UPDATE 2022 Summer Qtr NRNP 6640 MIdterm Q & As NRNP-6640-4,Psychotherapy I ndivid.LATES UPDATE 2022 Summer Qtr activities and now refuses to leave his room. After a physical exam, he is referred to a PMHNP for aninitial assessment. True or false: After speaking with the patient, an appropriate screening tool for thePMHNP to use would be the Geriatric Depression Scale. Selected Tru NRNP 6640 MIdterm Q & As NRNP-6640-4,Psychotherapy I ndivid.LATES UPDATE 2022 Summer Qtr NRNP 6640 MIdterm Q & As NRNP-6640-4,Psychotherapy I ndivid.LATES UPDATE 2022 Summer Qtr Answer: e • Question 12 1 out of 1 points A middle-aged man who works over 50 hours a week is being seen for depression and anger management. He states, “I am even more frustrated when I come home and my wife wants to argue about stupid stuff. All I want to do is come home, take a shower, and eat. Is that too much to ask?” The PMHNP explains that people can be assertive, aggressive, and passive. She encourages the patient to be more assertiveand begins role-play with assertive training. The PMHNP determines that the patientis beginning to understand when he states: Selecte d Answer : D. “I feel frustrated when I come home and weargue.” • Question 13 1 out of 1