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What is the most appropriate scale for the PMHNP  to use to get more information? 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 […]

True or false: If the PMHNP does not report information that s/he is legally required to report, state laws govern the consequences which include penalties for not reporting, especially child and elder abuse. At the initial interview with a patient, the PMHNP reviews the condition of receiving services, including limits that will be imposed on

Using the Socratic method, what is the PMHNPs best response? The PMHNP is having a therapy session with Charlotte, a 20-year-old victim of date rape. The patient states, “I shouldn’t have been there; I should have just gone home. This was all my fault; how could I have been so stupid?” Using the Socratic method,

Illustrating idiosyncratic meaning, the PMHNP responds with: During a therapy session the patient is asked how she currently deals with stress, and she says, “Well, I don’t. I just let it build and build.” The PMHNP responds by asking how well this has been working out for her. The patient states, “Well, to be honest,

Which principle best accounts for the PMHNPs interactions with the patient? 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

The best way for the PMHNP to respond to this patient is to? The PMHNP is working with a 43-year-old male patient who develops idiosyncratic transference over weeks of therapy. The best way for the PMHNP to respond to this patient is to ___________: A. employ cognitive behavioral therapy B. use empathy C. utilize intersubjectivity

What is the priority action for the PMHNP to take? The PMHNP is caring for a patient who has acute stress disorder after experiencing a traumatic event 1 week prior. The PMHNP wants to begin with a therapeutic framework that follows the adaptive information processing (AIP) model. What is the priority action for the PMHNP

Which of the following would be an appropriate step by the PMHNP? 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 would be an appropriate step by the PMHNP? A. Asking the patient what she does to relieve anxiety B. Giving

What is the most appropriate first step he should take? A PMHNP is preparing confidentiality forms for his patients. What is the most appropriate first step he should take? A. Talk to potential patients to get their feedback and suggestions B. Research his profession’s ethics code and state/federal laws C. Use current patient interactions to

What might the PMHNP ask to assess affective development? A 28-year-old male patient is experiencing distress related to the workplace. What might the PMHNP ask to assess affective development? A. “How do you think your colleagues feel about you?” B. “How do you calm yourself when you are upset at the office?” C. “How do