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 Question 15
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When completing this exam, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of
Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity?

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 Question 16
1 out of 1 points
An initial evaluation reveals that an 11-year-old patient has moved to a new school
after her parents’ recent divorce, and is having trouble making friends. The patient
has normal mental status and exhibits appropriate behavior. What is the most
appropriate scale for the PMHNP to use to get more information?
 Question 17
1 out of 1 points
A PMHNP is treating a 50-year-old patient who suffers from depression. When he was
growing up, he was often responsible for taking care of his three younger siblings. Since
then, the patient puts other people’s needs before his own. Based on this information,
the PMHNP would conclude that his interpersonal style is __________.
 Question 18
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is assessing a patient who grew up in a foster home because she was
neglected and abused by her birth parents at a young age. The patient admits to
having difficulty forming and maintaining relationships throughout her life.
Understanding maladaptive schemas, which statement does the PMHNP predict that
the patient is likely to make?
 Question 19
1 out of 1 points
A 28-year-old male patient is experiencing distress related to the workplace. What
might the PMHNP ask to assess affective development?
 Question 20
1 out of 1 points
The PMHNP is meeting with a new patient who is a young veteran back from serving
two tours overseas. When reviewing the patient’s health history file that was sent
from the VA, the PMHNP learns that several months ago, the patient was diagnosed
with PTSD, but never followed up with treatment for it. After a comprehensive mental

health assessment, the PMHNP confirms the PTSD diagnosis and understands that
which therapeutic approach will be the most effective as a first-line treatment
modality?
 Question 21
1 out of 1 points
An elderly patient in a nursing home has been losing interest in activities and now
refuses to leave his room. After a physical exam, he is referred to a PMHNP for an
initial assessment.
True or false: After speaking with the patient, an appropriate screening tool for the
PMHNP to use would be the Geriatric Depression Scale.