NRNP 6640

QUESTION 1 1. The PMHNP understands that anxiety and depression are two disorders in which their symptoms may overlap. When discussing this, you explain that the autonomic nervous system is activated and further helps distinguish anxiety symptoms by making the following points: 2. A “You may experience an elevated heart rate, constant worrying, . and diarrhea.” B “You may experience fear, sweating, and muscle tension.” . C “You may experience an elevated heart rate, the need to...

NRNP-6640-9,Psychotherapy Individ • Question 1 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP is working with a 43-year-old male patient who develops idiosyncratic transference over weeks of therapy. The best way for the PMHNP to respond to this patient is to ___________ : Selected Answer: B. use empathy • Question 2 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP is working with a school-aged child who has been diagnosed with depression. The child has attended several sessions with the PMNHP, but rece...

NRNP-6640-4, Psychotherapy Individ • Question 1 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP is assessing a new geriatric patient who reports symptoms of depression. The PMHNP wants to identify the patient’s symptom severity over time. Which assessment tool will the PMHNP use to collect this data on the patient? Selected Answer: B. Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale • Question 2 1 out of 1 points A PMHNP is assessing a 60-year-old patient named Carlos. He has severe PTSD ...

• Question 1 1 out of 1 points During a session, the PMHNP asks a patient with a history of sexual abuse to recall the relationship she had as a child with her parents. The patient responds by saying she has a headache and her stomach hurts, and starts talking about her physical ailments. What is the appropriate response by the PMHNP? Selected Answer: Assure the patient that she does not have to discuss these memories • Question 2 1 out of 1 points A PMHNP is assessi...

• Question 1 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP is working with a 43-year-old male patient who develops idiosyncratic transference over weeks of therapy. The best way for the PMHNP to respond to this patient is to : Selecte B. d use empathy Answer: • Question 2 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP is working with a school-aged child who has been diagnosed with depression. The child has attended several sessions with the PMNHP, but recently presents with avoidant behavior by sho...

• Question 1 1 out of 1 points Linda is a 65-year-old patient who has completed initial treatment for alcohol addiction and anxiety problems. She is motivated to continue her treatment gains and have a healthy lifestyle. How would the PMHNP apply a mindfulness approach to this case? Selected A. Answer: Help Linda develop an awareness of triggers in order to have greater control over physical and emotional responses • Question 2 1 out of 1 points A PMHNP is assessing a 60-year-old ...

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? Answer A. Encourage the patient to continue treatment by using alternative strategies : Question 2...

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.” The PMHNP is working with a patient who has dissociative disorder and requests pharmacological int...