Review Test Submission:
NURS 6640 Week 11 Final Exam
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP has been treating a 9-year-old patient who was referred by
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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 ____________.
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?
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Selected 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?
A. “I noticed that your fingers were tapping. Can you give a voice to
your fingers?”
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?
B. “The type of treatment depends on the stage of dementia and safety
considerations.”
Question 5
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