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QUESTION 1
1. The PMHNP understands that anxiety and depression are two disorders
in which their symptoms may overlap. When discussing this, you explain that
the autonomic nervous system is activated and further helps distinguish
anxiety symptoms by making the following points:
2. A
.
“You may experience an elevated heart rate, constant
worrying, and diarrhea.”
B
.
“You may experience fear, sweating, and muscle tension.”
C
.
“You may experience an elevated heart rate, the need to
urinate, and fear.”
D
.
“You may experience sleepiness, decreased blood pressure,
and fear.”
1 points
QUESTION 2
1. The PMHNP is working with a school-aged child who has been
diagnosed with depression. The child has attended several sessions with the
PMNHP, but recently presents with avoidant behavior by showing increased
distress and being late to sessions. What approach does the PMHNP need to
employ with the child to continue making therapeutic progress?
1 points
QUESTION 3
1. After informing a prospective patient about limits of confidentiality, the
patient consents to the “conditions” of confidentiality and signs an informed
consent form. Several weeks later, a lawyer representing the patient’s
spouse for a court case, asks the PMHNP for the disclosure of information
about the patient. The PMHNP should:

1 points
QUESTION 4
1. In your office, you see a 58-year-old patient with PTSD who reports
having nightmares, making it impossible for her to sleep. What
recommendations based on principles of sleep hygiene will the PMHNP
make?
1 points
QUESTION 5
1. An 11-year-old patient has been exhibiting low self-esteem at school
and acting out. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which of the
following questions would best be addressed first by the PMHNP?
2. A
.
“Are Joel’s peers including him at
recess?”
B
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“Does Joel feel safe and secure at
school?”
C
.
“Is Joel getting enough sleep at
home?”
D
.
“How can Joel feel that he is
loved?”
1 points
QUESTION 6
1. A patient named Steve is seeking therapy to get help with his home
situation, stating that he has been stressed since his mother-in-law moved
into the house. What can the PMHNP do to assist the patient in constructing
a narrative?