NURS 6640 FINAL EXAM REAL EXAM LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 NURS 6640 – Psychotherapy With Individuals
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NURS 6640 – Psychotherapy With Individuals
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Question 1
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP has been treating a 9-year-old patient who ...
NURS 6640 FINAL
EXAM
REAL EXAM LATEST UPDATE
2023/2024
NURS 6640 – Psychotherapy With Individuals
❖ LATEST 7 NEW VERSIONS
❖ 100% VERIFIED Q & A
❖ GRADED A+
❖ ALL POSSIBLE EXAM QUESTIONS
, NURS 6640 FINAL EXAM
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
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?
Selected Answer:
B. “The type of treatment depends on the stage of dementia and safety considerations.”
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is treating a 10-year-old boy who is exhibiting signs of aggression and attention
problems.
What type of intervention will the PMHNP consider using a common elements approach?
Selected Answer:
D. All of the above
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A 35-year-old male patient is being treated for alcohol addiction. He asks for the PMHNP’s cell
phone number to use in case of an emergency. When the PMHNP responds that giving her number
, would be against therapeutic rules, the patient threatens an act of violence to the therapist. What
would be the most appropriate response by the PMHNP?
Selected Answer:
A. Immediately report the threat to the local police department
Question 7
0 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is caring for an adult male patient whose wife left him several months ago. He recently
learned that his ex-wife is dating someone much younger. The man feels belittled, sad, and lonely.
He talks about trying to meet other women, but says, “I can’t compete with the younger guys these
days, with the cool clothes and the vegan diets. I’m bald and overweight, and what woman is going
to want to be with me?” How does the PMHNP help raise the man’s self-esteem?
Selected Answer:
A. Correcting cognitive distortions
Question 8
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP uses therapeutic communication skills while ensuring that the patient understands
that he has choices. The PMHNP comprehends and practices motivational interviewing. This is best
understood as which of the following?
Selected Answer:
B. A statement that both challenges the patient’s resistance and offers an opportunity to discuss
the issues allows the patient to argue with him/herself to help produce a desired change.
Question 9
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is terminating treatment for a patient who has been receiving eye movement
desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. What action does the PMHNP take at the final
session to terminate treatment?
Selected Answer:
B. Discusses all issues that have been addressed
Question 10
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