Question 1
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP has been treating a 9-year-old patient who was referred by her school. Students are asked to
raise their hands before speaking during group discussion, but the patient seems to blu
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Question 1
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP has been treating a 9-year-old patient who was 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 ____________.
Selected 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?
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?
Selected Answer:
A. “I noticed that your fingers were tapping. Can you give a voice to your fingers?”
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
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