100% satisfaction guarantee Immediately available after payment Both online and in PDF No strings attached
logo-home
Previously searched by you
Previously searched by you
logo
ANCC PMHNP PSYCH MENTAL HEALTH NP EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS(DETAILED ANSWERS)|100% GUARANTEED PASS!|GRADED A+ £13.55   Add to cart
Quickly navigate to
Preview
  2.  
  3. ANCC PMHNP PSY
  4.  
  5. ANCC PMHNP PSY

Exam (elaborations)

ANCC PMHNP PSYCH MENTAL HEALTH NP EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS(DETAILED ANSWERS)|100% GUARANTEED PASS!|GRADED A+
 12 views  0 purchase
  • Module
  • ANCC PMHNP PSY
  • Institution
  • ANCC PMHNP PSY

What is the lactation risk for Vibrid? - ANSWER-currently unknown. What warning do all anti-depressants carry? - ANSWER-Black box warning about suicide Describe an appropriate Fluoxetine taper? - ANSWER-A taper for Fluoxatine/ Prozac is not needed due to its long half-life (up to 144 hour...

[Show more]

Preview 4 out of 667  pages

Document information

  • May 7, 2024
  • 667
  • 2023/2024
  • Exam (elaborations)
  • Questions & answers

Subjects

  • ancc pmhnp psych mental health np exam newest 20
  • ancc pmhnp psych mental health np exam newest 2
  • ancc pmhnp psych mental health np exam newest

Written for

  • ANCC PMHNP PSY
  • ANCC PMHNP PSY

Seller

avatar-seller
NurseEdwin

Reviews received

Content preview

Ball: Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which question would be considered a “leading question?” a. “Please describe any associated symptoms with your headaches?” b. “You don't get headaches often, do you?” c. “What activities affect the severity of your headaches?” d. “What times of the day are your headaches the most severe?” e. “What worries you most about your headache?” ANS: B This question would limit the information in the patient's answer. The other choices allow the patient more discretion about the extent of an answer. TOP: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: General 2. Which action would best promote accurate translations as well as confidentiality when the caregiver does not speak the patient's language? a. Ask a person unfamiliar with the patient to translate. b. Have a friend of the patient translate. c. Ask simple leading questions that the patient may understand. d. Use a neighbor as translator. e. Involve the family with the translation. ANS: A When you do not speak the patient's language, family members or friends may pose a communication barrier and may have issues of confidentiality; a stranger as an interpreter isless biased. TOP: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: General 3. Periods of silence during the interview can serve important purposes, such as: a. allowing the clinician to catch up on documentation. b. giving you a clue that you should speed up the interview. c. providing time for reflection. d. increasing the length of the visit. e. promoting a calm environment. ANS: C Silence is a useful tool during interviews for the purposes of reflection, summoning of courage, and displaying compassion. It is usually a clue for you to go slower and not to push too hard. TOP: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: General 4. Which technique is most likely to result in the patient's understanding of questions? a. Use phrases that are commonly used by other patients in the area. b. Use the patient's own terms if possible. c. Use language that keeps the patient from being expansive in his or her answer. d. Use proper medical and technical terminology. e. Use the simplest language possible. ANS: B To ensure that your questions have been correctly understood, be clear, and explicit while using the patient's idiom and level of understanding. TOP: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: General 5. A patient becomes restless during the history and says, “I don' t have time for all of this conversation. I've got to get back to work.” Your most appropriate response would be to: a. stop using open -ended questions and become more direct. b. ask another open -ended question and insist on an answer. c. ask questions about his anger and move closer to him. d. acknowledge his anger and proceed with the history and examination. e. ignore his displeasure and become more assertive about getting answers. ANS: D This is the only answer that resists the tendency for patient manipulation, pursues the information, and confronts the patient's anger. TOP: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: General 6. When questioning a patient regarding alcohol intake, she tells you that she is “only a socialdrinker.” Which initial response is appropriate? a. “I'm glad that you are a responsible drinker.” b. “Many people who are reNallUyRalcSoI hoNlGic sTBay.theyMare social drinkers.” c. “What amount and what kind of alcohol do you drink in a week?” d. “If you only drink socially, you won't need to worry about always having a designated driver.” e. “Do the other people in your household consume alcohol?” ANS: C This answer clarifies the patient's own term without asking a leading question or being judgmental. TOP: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC : Organ System: General 7. A 50-year -old man comes to the primary care clinic. He tells you he is worried because he has had severe chest pains for the past 2 weeks. Which initial history interview question is most appropriate? a. “Can you describe the pain?” b. “The pain doesn't radiate to your arm, does it?” c. “Have you been treated for anxiety before?” d. “Does your father have heart disease?” e. “Are the pains worse after you eat?” ANS: A Initially, an open -ended question is a more appropriate response. “Can you describe the pain?” is an open -ended question that offers clues to the chief concern. TOP: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: General 8. Ms. A. states, “My life is just too painful. It isn' t worth it.” She appears depressed. Which one of the following statements is the most appropriate caregiver response? a. “Try to think about the good things in life.” b. “You shouldn't feel that way; look at all the good things in your life.” c. “You can't mean what you're saying.” d. “If you think about it, nothing is worth getting this upset about.” e. “What in life is causing you such pain?” ANS: E Specific yet open -ended questions are best used when the patient has feelings of loss ofself -worth and depression. The other responses hurry the patient and offer superficial assurance. TOP: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: General 9. During an interview, you have the impression that a patient may be considering suicide.Whic h action is essential? a. Immediately begin proceedings for an involuntary commitment. b. Ask whether the patient has considered self-harm. c. Ask whether the patient would like to visit a psychiatrist. d. Record the impression in the patient' s chart and refer the patient for hospitalization. e. Avoid directly confronting the patient regarding your impression. ANS: B If you think the patient may bNeUcRonSsidI eNriGngT sBui.cCidOe,Mhe or she probably is. Mentioning it gives permission to talk about it. TOP: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: General 10. You are collecting a history from an 11 -year -old girl. Her mother is sitting next to her in the examination room. When collecting history from older children or adolescents, they should: a. never be interviewed alone because this may alienate the parent. b. be mailed a questionnaire in advance to avoid the need for her to talk. c. be given the opportunity to be interviewed without the parent at some point. d. be allowed to direct the flow of the interview. e. be ignored while you address all questions to the parent. ANS: C An older child should be given the opportunity to give information directly. This enhances theprobability that the child will follow your advice. TOP: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: General 11. When communicating with older children and teenagers, you should be sensitive to their: a. parent's needs. b. natural urge to communicate.

The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.

Quick and easy check-out

Quick and easy check-out

You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.

Focus on what matters

Focus on what matters

Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!

Frequently asked questions

What do I get when I buy this document?

You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.

Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?

Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.

Who am I buying these notes from?

Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller NurseEdwin. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No, you only buy these notes for £13.55. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.

Can Stuvia be trusted?

4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)

70055 documents were sold in the last 30 days

Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy revision notes and other study material for 14 years now

Start selling
£13.55
  • (0)
  Add to cart