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• 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 patient named Carlos. He has severe PTSD
and
mild substance abuse issues. The most appropriate setting to treat Carlos would
be a
.
Selected D.
Answer: mental health system of care
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is interviewing a patient with a history of substance abuse. He has
attempted to stop abusing drugs three times before. He states to the
PMHNP, “I just cannot change. How can you help me?!” As it applies to
change, the PMHNP understands the principle of evocation to mean:
Selected B.
Answer: The patient already has everything needed and the PMHNP
would like to help him facilitate his own inner coping.
• Question 4
1 out of 1 points
, The PMHNP is assessing a 30-year-old client who reports feeling stressed
out due to his current employment situation. When asked about how he
manages this work- related stress, the patient says that exercise helps him
feel less anxious, so he often spends 2 or more hours at the gym each
night. After completing the patient assessment, the PMHNP has determined
that an existential psychotherapy approach may best benefit this client.
What is the PMHNP’s goal in employing this treatment approach?
Selected B.
Answer: Help the patient be aware of his anxiety and
embrace it
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP initiates feeling-state therapy to help a 25-year-old patient named
Monique who has a compulsive urge to exercise. Using the Feeling-State
Addiction Protocol, what is an appropriate next step the PMHNP should take
after identifying the specific positive feeling linked with the addictive
behavior and its Positive Feeling Score level?
Selected C.
Answer: Locate and identify any physical sensations created by the
positive feelings
• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP uses the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI) with a male patient who
reports having had a difficult time being separated from his parents during
his childhood. He explains that going to school or visiting his relatives
without his parents was troublesome. The PMHNP characterizes the patient
as unresolved/disorganized, according to his outcomes on the AAI. What
does the PMHNP anticipate from the patient?
Selected A.
Answer: He will have lapses in his memory of his childhood.
• Question 7
0 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is using motivational interviewing (MI) with a 50-year-old patient
named
Dave to commit to a healthy drug-free lifestyle. By using “change talk,” the
PMHNP hopes to help the patient build self-esteem and hope.
True or false: If Dave is resisting change, the PMHNP should challenge his
resistance in order for MI to be successful.
Selected Tru
Answer: e
• Question 8
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is using emotion-focused therapy to help a 38-year-old patient who
says,
“I’ve been feeling angry lately, but I’m not sure why.” The first attempt by
the PMHNP is to say:
, Selected A.
Answer: “Focus on your anger, take a deep breath, and allow an
image to emerge.”
• Question 9
1 out of 1 points
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?
Selected D.
Answer: All the above.
• Question 10
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is caring for a geriatric patient who expresses symptoms of
gastrointestinal problems, aches and pains, and loss of appetite. The
patient reports feeling lonely, as more of his friends have been passing
away over the recent months and years. The PMHNP focuses on which
therapeutic approach for this patient?
Selected D.
Answer: All of the above
• Question 11
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is caring for an adult male patient whose wife left him several
months
ago. He recently learned that his ex-wife is dating someone much younger.
The man feels belittled, sad, and lonely. He talks about trying to meet
other women, but says, “I can’t compete with the younger guys these
days, with the cool clothes and the vegan diets. I’m bald and overweight,
and what woman is going to want to be with me?” How does the PMHNP
help raise the man’s self-esteem?
Selected D.
Answer: All of the above
• Question 12
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is initiating a plan of care for a patient who requires comprehensive
psychotherapy to manage his depression and mood disorder. Throughout the
initial sessions, the patient reports feeling as though he cannot be helped. The
PMHNP is concerned about premature termination initiated by the patient. What
strategy can the PMHNP employ to prevent or reduce premature termination?
Selected D.
Answer: All of the above
• Question 13
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is caring for an older adult patient who is in the acute phase of
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