NURS-6650-MIDTERM EXAM LATEST UPDATE WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
• Question 1
1 out of 1 points
While in a family therapy session, a wife comments,
... [Show More] “Instead of spending time with
me, he is usually watching sports on television.” Using an emotionally focused family
therapy approach, what is an appropriate response by a PMHNP using an evocative
question technique?
Selected
Answer:
B.
“How are you feeling now as you are sharing that?”
• Question 2
0 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is discussing problem-solving techniques with a married couple. What
recommendation will the PMHNP provide to the couple?
Selected
Answer:
A.
“Speak calmly, and explain your entire point before asking your
partner to respond.”
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is providing family therapy to two parents and their twin 14-year-old
children. The children become defiant around bedtime and are still working on their
homework late into the night. How does the PMHNP employ an experiential
technique of family sculpting?
Selected
Answer:
A.
Asks one of the parents to arrange the family into a typical
bedtime scene
• Question 4
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is assessing a married couple who disclosed on the intake form that
that they are having intimacy issues. During the assessment, the PMHNP asks the
couple what brings them in today. The wife is quick to answer, “My husband doesn’t
listen to me anymore.” Using the Mental Research Institute (MRI) assessment
technique, how does the PMHNP respond to this?
Selected
Answer:
B.
By asking the wife to explain what exactly “not listening” means
• Question 5
0 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is working with a married couple in a family session setting. The wife
reports feeling upset because her husband does not pay attention to her. Which
statement made by the PMHNP will challenge the wife to see things differently?
Selected
Answer:
D.
“What can you say to your husband to get him to change his
NURS-6650-MIDTERM EXAM LATEST UPDATE WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
actions?”
• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A man calls a PMHNP to set up an initial appointment for family therapy. He
explains, “My wife lost her job several months ago. She has been angry and less
patient with the kids.All of the stress is taking a toll on me. I can’t focus at the office
and I’m mentally exhausted at home.” Based on this phone contact, who would the
PMHNP most likely choose to see for the first session?
Selected
Answer:
A.
The husband
alone
• Question 7
1 out of 1 points
During a family therapy session, a 10-year-old girl says to her father, “You are at
work all the time and are never around.” What is the most appropriate response by
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