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NURS 6660N MIDTERM EXAM 1 – QUESTION AND ANSWERSJack is a 3-year-old boy who is being evaluated for developmental delay. The mental status examination is significant for an inability to stack two blocks or draw a circle. The PMHNP also appreciates the inability to attend to any task for more than a few seconds. These findings indicate an abnormality in: A. Social relatedness B. Thought process and content C. Motor behavior D. Judgment and insight C During the mental status exam of ...

NURS 6640 MIDTERM EXAM 5 – QUESTION AND ANSWERSQUESTION 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...

NURS 6640 MIDTERM EXAM 4 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS 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.” • Question 2 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP is working with a patient ...

NURS 6650 FINAL EXAM 3 – QUESTION AND ANSWERSPMHNP recognizes that the gender of group participants can play a role in the likelihood of group participation. Which statement about gender and group composition does the PMHNP take into account? A. Men display more intimacy and less competition in all-male groups. B. Women display less intimacy and more competition in all-female groups. C. Men in evenly mixed groups are more self-disclosing and less aggressive. D. Women in evenly mixed gr...

NURS 6550 MIDTERM EXAM 1 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS1. The AGACNP is caring for a patient who is quite ill and has developed, among other things, a large right sided pleural effusion. Thoracentesis is sent for pleural fluid analysis. While evaluating the fluid analysis, the AGACNP knows that a fluid identified as a(n) __________ is the least worrisome type. Answer: A, a trasdutate is essential as it shows 2. Mrs. Miller is transported to the emergency department by paramedics. She is having prof...

NURS 6650 FINAL EXAM 2 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS • QUESTION/ANSWER 1 2 of 2 point In a group therapy session for adolescents, a 15-year-old patient says he has trouble making conversation with people he does not know well. Based on the principle of development of socializing techniques, what explicit approach might the PMHNP take? Selected Answer: C. Have group members conduct a role play to practice making conversation • QUESTION/ANSWER 2 2 of 2 point One group memb...

NURS 6551 MIDTERM EXAM 5 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS Who should be screened regularly for STIs? Selected Answer: c. Women who are sexually active • Question 2 2 out of 2 points All of the following diagnostic testing and procedures are now infrequently performed in clinical practice except: Selected Answer: d. Endometrial biopsy (EMB) • Question 3 2 out of 2 points Which organism causes 90% of vulvovaginal candidiasis episodes in women? Selected Answer...

NURS 6650 FINAL EXAM 1 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS (75/75 POINTS) When completing this exam, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity? Selected Answer: Yes • Question 2 1 out of 1 points One member of a therapy group had been quiet for the first several sessions. The member revealed to the other members feeling of depression and emptiness. This week, the member was full of energy and talking very quickly. The memb...

NURS 6650 MIDTERM EXAM 2 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS (75/75) 2021 UPDATE The PMHNP is meeting with the parents of a school-aged girl. The mother reports feeling frustrated, because they cannot get their daughter to do her homework. “All she wants to do is play on her phone,” the father reports. The mother tells the PMHNP that they have tried threatening her by telling her that she won’t be able to have her friends over and that she won’t be allowed to watch TV. Which of the following respon...

NURS 6551 MIDTERM EXAM 22 out of 2 points Cyclic mastalgia: Selected Answer: d. Is caused by hormonal changes associated with menstruation • Question 2 2 out of 2 points The possibility of cancer is associated with mastalgia when the pain: Selected Answer: b. Is accompanied by skin changes or palpable abnormality • Question 3 2 out of 2 points Why is adenomyosis frequently underdiagnosed? Selected Answer: d. It has similar symptoms to other p...

NURS 6650 MIDTERM EXAM 1 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS (75/75) 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? Selected Answer: B. “How are you feeling now as you are sharing that?” • Question 2 0 out of 1 points The PMHNP is discussing problem-solving te...

NURS 6640 FINAL EXAM 2 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS The PMHNP is actively listening to Ms. Thomas who is detoxing from alcohol. Ms. Thomas is currently discussing with the PMHNP the reasons why she feels guilty about her drinking. Ms. Thomas tearfully states, “I have driven my family and friends away with this terrible habit. I have no one left. I had more than enough chances and now my children won‟t even talk to me.” Which of the following statements demonstrate a simple reflection? ...

NURS 6551 FINAL EXAM 3 – QUESTION AND ANSWER1. What has changed in terms of recommended antibiotic treatment for uncomplicated lower UTIs? 2. 3. a. 4. Seven-day regimens are now recommended. 5. 6. b. 7. Three times a day of oral antibiotics are now recommended. 8. 9. c. 10. Three-day regimens are now recommended. 11. 12. d. 13. A single dose is now recommended. 1. What is considered to be a common trigger of psoriasis? 2. 3. a. 4. Stress 5. 6. b. 7. Pregnancy 8. 9. c. 10. Migrai...

NURS 6640 FINAL EXAM 7 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS Following an attempted suicide, Mr. Durham was admitted to an acute psychiatric facility. After 4 weeks in treatment, he is preparing for discharge. He is beginning to miss individual and group therapy sessions and has refused medications twice in the past 2 days. The PMHNP demonstrates understanding in this phase by saying which of the following statements? Selected Answer: B. “Have you thought of how you will continue your treatment plan...

NUNP 6640 FINAL EXAM 6 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS The PMHNP is caring for a young adult patient with whom the PMHNP decides to use a dynamic supportive therapy approach in addition to pharmacological intervention. Which therapeutic action will the PMHNP take to employ the strategy of holding and containing the patient? Selected Answer: B. Asking the patient how the patient feels • Question 2 1 out of 1 points A 21-year-old patient has been having trouble adjusting to college l...

NURS 6640 FINAL EXAM 5- QUESTION AND ANSWERS1 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? Selected Answer: A. Encourage the patient to continue treatmen...

NURS 6640 FINAL EXAM 4 – PSYCHOTHERAPY WITH ANSWERS A PMHNP is using Gestalt therapy to communicate with a 50-year-old patient who is going through a divorce. As he is calmly sharing the details of his divorce, the PMHNP notices that Dave is tapping his fingers on his legs. What is an appropriate response by the PMHNP using the technique of focusing? Selected Answer: A. “I noticed that your fingers were tapping. Can you give a voice to your fingers?” • Question 2 1 out of 1...

NURS 6640 FINAL EXAM 3 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS A PMHNP is using Gestalt therapy to communicate with a 50-year-old patient who is going through a divorce. As he is calmly sharing the details of his divorce, the PMHNP notices that Dave is tapping his fingers on his legs. What is an appropriate response by the PMHNP using the technique of focusing? Selected Answer: A. “I noticed that your fingers were tapping. Can you give a voice to your fingers?” • Question 2 1 out of 1 point...

NURS 6640 FINAL EXAM 1 – QUESTION WITH ANSWERS 1 out of 1 points A PMHNP has been treating a 9-year-old patient who was referred by her school. Students are asked to raise their hands before speaking during group discussion, but the patient seems to blurt out what she wants to say without being called on. She also interrupts other children while they are talking instead of waiting her turn. When the patient gets frustrated, she has trouble controlling her emotions and cries often. Based ...

NURS 6630 FINAL EXAM 1 – QUESTION WITH ANSWERSQUESTION 1 What will the PMHNP most likely prescribe to a patient with psychotic aggression who needs to manage the top-down cortical control and the excessive drive from striatal hyperactivity? A. Stimulants B. Antidepressants C. Antipsychotics D. SSRIs QUESTION 2 The PMHNP is selecting a medication treatment option for a patient who is exhibiting psychotic behaviors with poor impulse control and aggression. Of the available treatments, wh...