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NURS6640 / NURS 6640 Midterm Exam Q U E S T I O N 1 1. A PMHNP is caring for a 21-year-old woman who is suffering from anxiety and is having difficulty managing stress. Which of the following woul... d be an appropriate step by the PMHNP? A. Asking the patient what she does to relieve anxiety B. Giving the patient basic stress management activities C. Developing a plan together that is not overwhelming D. All of the above D Q U E S T I O N 2 1 points 1. The PMHNP is working with a 56-year-old man who is being seen because of his anxiety and depression. During the therapy sessions, the PMHNP assists the patient in discussing his experiences and expanding on his thoughts and feelings. He tells the PMHNP stories about how he used to be teased by his coworkers at the office for becoming too anxious in large conference rooms. The PMHNP listens to the patient and helps focus on his strengths to promote self-understanding. Which principle best accounts for the PMHNP‟s interactions with the patient? A. Therapeutic communication B. Maintaining the frame C. Working with resistance D. None of the above A Q U E S T I O N 3 1 points 1. The PMHNP is working with an adult patient who has somatic complaints caused by a history of childhood abuse. As part of the therapeutic process, what does the PMHNP do to assess and organize a trauma history? A. Interview the patient‟s family members B. Construct a timeline of the patient‟s life C. Review the patient‟s current stressors D. Debrief with the patient B Q U E S T I O N 4 1 points 1. One of the strategies the PMHNP wants to try includes sleep restriction. What will the PMHNP suggest to follow sleep restriction therapy? A. “Restrict sleep for 24 hours.” [Show More]

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