NURS 6650 MIDTERM EXAM 1 LATEST UPDATE 2024 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS (75/75)

NURS 6650 MIDTERM EXAM 1 LATEST UPDATE
2024 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS (75/75)




.Question 1
1 out of 1
points
While in a family therapy session, a wife comments, “Instead of
spending time with me, he is usually watching sports on television.”
Using an emotionally focused family therapy approach, what is an
appropriate response by a PMHNP using an evocative question
technique?
Select B.
ed “How are you feeling now as you are sharing that?”
Answe
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• Question
2 0 out of 1
points
The PMHNP is discussing problem-solving techniques with a married
couple. What recommendation will the PMHNP provide to the
couple?
Select A.
ed “Speak calmly, and explain your entire point
Answe before asking your partner to respond.”
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• Question
3 1 out of 1
points
NURS 6650 MIDTERM EXAM 1 LATEST UPDATE
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,NURS 6650 MIDTERM EXAM 1 LATEST UPDATE
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The PMHNP is providing family therapy to two parents and their twin
14-year-old children. The children become defiant around bedtime
and are still working on their homework late into the night. How
does the PMHNP employ an experiential technique of family
sculpting?
Select A.
ed Asks one of the parents to arrange the family
Answe into a typical bedtime scene
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• Question
4 1 out of 1
points
The PMHNP is assessing a married couple who disclosed on the
intake form that that they are having intimacy issues. During the
assessment, the PMHNP asks the couple what brings them in today.
The wife is quick to answer, “My husband doesn’t listen to me
anymore.” Using the Mental Research Institute (MRI) assessment
technique, how does the PMHNP respond to this?
Select B.
ed By asking the wife to explain what exactly “not listening”
Answe means
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• Question
5 0 out of 1
points
The PMHNP is working with a married couple in a family session
setting. The wife reports feeling upset because her husband does
not pay attention to her. Which statement made by the PMHNP will
challenge the wife to see things differently?


NURS 6650 MIDTERM EXAM 1 LATEST UPDATE
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,NURS 6650 MIDTERM EXAM 1 LATEST UPDATE
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Select D.
ed “What can you say to your husband to get him to change
Answe his
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• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A man calls a PMHNP to set up an initial appointment for family
therapy. He explains, “My wife lost her job several months ago. She
has been angry and less patient with the kids. All of the stress is
taking a toll on me. I can’t focus at the office and I’m mentally
exhausted at home.” Based on this phone contact, who would the
PMHNP most likely choose to see for the first session?
Select A.
ed The
Answe husband
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• Question
7 1 out of 1
points
During a family therapy session, a 10-year-old girl says to her
father, “You are at work all the time and are never around.” What is
the most appropriate response by the PMHNP to improve
communication?
Select B.
ed Ask the father what he heard when his
Answe daughter made that comment
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• Question
8 0 out of 1
points
The PMHNP is working with a married couple who have agreed to
seek sex therapy due to the wife’s gradual decrease in interest in
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