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?
Selecte B.
d Explain why it is important for the patient to
Answer discuss these memories openly
:
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 .
Selecte Answer:
d
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?
• 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:
C.
Say, “I noticed a change. Can you tell me what
Selected happened?”
Answer:
1 out of 1
points 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:
Selecte B.
d “You may experience fear, sweating, and muscle
tension.”
Answer
:
• 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?
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