Questions 221-240 PMH-C Exam Questions &
Answers 100% Accurate!!
Fathers tend tend to engage in ________ and _______ play with their babies than mothers do. -
ANSWERBriefer and High intensity
How does perinatal OCD typically present? - ANSWER41% Fears of deliberate harm, 29%
contamination, 18% Accidental harm, 6% ordering/arranging, 3% religious, 3% checking
Postpartum PTSD Themes? - ANSWERLack of caring, poor communication, powerlessness, and do
the ends justify the means?
Perception of lack of caring (felt abandoned, stripped of dignity, lack of support and reassurance),
poor communication (feels invisible), Feeling of powerlessness (betrayal of trust, didn't feel
protected by staff), Do the ends justify the means? (a healthy baby justifies the trauma)
What are some examples of professional support? - ANSWERIndividual, couples, group therapy,
pelvic floor physical therapy or chiropractor, night nurse, nanny, doula, home visitor, visiting nurse
What are some examples of informal social support? - ANSWERFamily and friends
What are some examples of formal social support? - ANSWERPeer support groups, peer support
specialists, email and online support, phone support (warmline/hotline), social media support,
spiritual leaders/mentors
What is an important factor for treatment to work? - ANSWERSleep. Mothers will not improve
without adequate sleep.
What does a lack of sleep put mothers at risk for? - ANSWERMania
Women with bipolar disorder are at higher risk of PMADs and need at least ________________
hours of continuous sleep. - ANSWER6 hours
Answers 100% Accurate!!
Fathers tend tend to engage in ________ and _______ play with their babies than mothers do. -
ANSWERBriefer and High intensity
How does perinatal OCD typically present? - ANSWER41% Fears of deliberate harm, 29%
contamination, 18% Accidental harm, 6% ordering/arranging, 3% religious, 3% checking
Postpartum PTSD Themes? - ANSWERLack of caring, poor communication, powerlessness, and do
the ends justify the means?
Perception of lack of caring (felt abandoned, stripped of dignity, lack of support and reassurance),
poor communication (feels invisible), Feeling of powerlessness (betrayal of trust, didn't feel
protected by staff), Do the ends justify the means? (a healthy baby justifies the trauma)
What are some examples of professional support? - ANSWERIndividual, couples, group therapy,
pelvic floor physical therapy or chiropractor, night nurse, nanny, doula, home visitor, visiting nurse
What are some examples of informal social support? - ANSWERFamily and friends
What are some examples of formal social support? - ANSWERPeer support groups, peer support
specialists, email and online support, phone support (warmline/hotline), social media support,
spiritual leaders/mentors
What is an important factor for treatment to work? - ANSWERSleep. Mothers will not improve
without adequate sleep.
What does a lack of sleep put mothers at risk for? - ANSWERMania
Women with bipolar disorder are at higher risk of PMADs and need at least ________________
hours of continuous sleep. - ANSWER6 hours
