NURS 6660 Midterm Exam 2 - Questions With True Answers.

NURS 6660 Midterm Exam 2 - Questions With True Answers.  Question 1 1 out of 1 points Kevin is a 15-year-old male who presents for court-ordered psychiatric assessment. Kevin comes to his first appointment with both of his parents. He is sitting in the chair with his arms crossed and responds with “yes” and “no” answers to direct questions; otherwise, he volunteers no information. The parents are clearly upset and indicate they just “don’t know what to do with him anymore.” The most appropriate action for the PMHNP would be to: Selected Answer: A. Ask the parents to step out and interview Kevin privately  Question 2 0 out of 1 points Comprehensive psychiatric assessment ultimately requires the integration of biological predisposition, psychodynamic factors, environmental factors, and life events. These factors, along with a mental status exam, developmental assessment, and any appropriate standardized testing is collectively referred to as: Selected Answer: B. Biopsychosocial formulation  Question 3 1 out of 1 points Having child and adolescent patients rate their feelings and moods on a scale of 1–10 is most effective in which age group? Selected Answer: C. 5 to 11 years  Question 4 0 out of 1 points Kelly is an 8-year-old girl who is being evaluated by the PMHNP because she is markedly behind her peers in school performance. During her mental status examination, she is unable to repeat three objects after five minutes, and is unable to repeat five digits forward or three digits backward. Further evaluation reveals an inability to add single digits. The PMHNP interprets this finding as: Selected Answer: C. Reflective of brain damage or learning disabilities  Question 5 1 out of 1 points Which of the following manifestations of childhood anxiety disorders is considered a psychiatric emergency? Selected Answer: A. School refusal  Question 6 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP observes separation from and reunion with the parent as part the mental status exam of a 25-month-old toddler. Extremes of emotion during separation or reunion are most consistent with: Selected Answer: D. Problems with