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2Course NRNP-6640-4,Psychotherapy Individ.2020
Test Week 6 Midterm Exam
Status Completed
Attempt Score 73 out of 75 points
Time Elapsed 1 hour, 20 minutes out of 2 hours
Results Displayed Submitted Answers
Question 1
0 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 B.
Answer: Explain why it is important for the patient to discuss these
memories openly
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is assessing ego functioning of his 40-year-old patient by
asking what she feels is the cause of her problems. She attributes her
problems to her overprotective parents not letting her have enough
freedom growing up. Based on her answer, the PMHNP is testing .
Selected Answer: 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. What might the PMHNP ask to assess affective development?
Selected 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 to pace around the room. Utilizing Socratic dialogue (SD)
the PMHNP’s best action would be to:
Selected Answer: C.
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Say, “I noticed a change. Can you tell me what
happened?”
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
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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:
Selected 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 questions about the patient’s
belief system. What would be an appropriate question to ask?
Selected 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 is having difficulty managing stress. Which of the following would be
an appropriate step by the PMHNP?
Selected 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 the patient to draw his family genogram as a
next step to .
Selected 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 his parents. 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 how he is doing, the therapist is required to protect patient
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confidentiality and not disclose information.
Selected Answer: True
Question 10
1 out of 1 points
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