PMHNP Test Preparation Exam Secrets
|Updated 2024
Patients who have been raped are often severely traumatized emotionally and physically and are
commonly very fearful and panicked, so the first thing that the mental health nurse should communicate
is "You are here s________ here. No one can h__...
When utilizing AHRQ's You Can Quit Smoking guide to help a patient quit smoking, the first step of
"Getting Ready" includes:
a. Talking with the physician about nicotine medication
b. Telling friends and family members about quitting
c. Getting group counseling
d. Setting a date to quit, cold turkey - Answer✔✔-D: Setting a date to quit, cold turkey
Rationale: AHRQ's You Can Quit Smoking guide includes five steps:
1. Getting ready: Considering past attempts (successes/failures) and setting a d__________ for quitting
c___________ t_____________
2. Getting support/encouragement: Telling others and contacting support groups/helplines
3. Learning new skills/behaviors: Drinking plenty of water, establishing new habits, practicing
distractions, and reducing s__________.
4. Getting and using medication correctly: Obtaining nicotine replacement or other medications as
needed.
5. Preparing for relapse/difficult situations: Avoiding other smokers and alcohol or situations that trigger
the desire for cigarettes. Eating well and living a healthy lifestyle - Answer✔✔-date; cold turkey
stress
Question: An elderly patient scored 18 out of a possible maximum score of 30 on the mini mental state
examination (MMSE). This score usually indicates:
Page 4/112
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
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
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
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 Emillect. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $13.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
