NURS 6640 FINAL EXAM
NURS 6640 Final Exam Questions and Answers.
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP has been treating a 9-year-old patient who was
... [Show More] referred by her school. Students are
asked to raise their hands before speaking during group discussion, but the patient seems to blurt
out what she wants to say without being called on. She also interrupts other children while they
are talking instead of waiting her turn. When the patient gets frustrated, she has trouble
controlling her emotions and cries often. Based on the initial information provided, the first focus
by PMHNP is the child’s .
Answer: B. self-regulation
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is caring for a patient who experiences depression caused by the traumatic
experience of her dog passing away. She reports not being able to eat or sleep, and sometimes
doesn’t want to leave the house at all. Which statement is most appropriate for the PMHNP to
maximize the patient’s adaptive coping mechanisms?
Answer: C. “It’s important to be mindful of how you feel and then to determine what causes
those feelings.”
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is using Gestalt therapy to communicate with a 50-year-old patient who is going
through a divorce. As he is calmly sharing the details of his divorce, the PMHNP notices that
Dave is tapping his fingers on his legs. What is an appropriate response by the PMHNP using the
technique of focusing?
Answer: A. “I noticed that your fingers were tapping. Can you give a voice to your fingers?”
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Question 4
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is meeting with an older, female adult patient and her daughter. The patient has
early onset dementia. The daughter expresses concern, saying, “I don’t want you to just stick my
mother in a home and give her medicine. I’m worried that’s what people are going to want to
do.” What is the best response by the PMHNP to the daughter?
Answer: B. “The type of treatment depends on the stage of dementia and safety considerations.” [Show Less]