Nursing

which of the following questions would best be addressed first by the PMHNP? 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? A. “Are Joel’s peers including him at recess?” B. “Does […]

What are your beliefs about therapy and seeking help? A PMHNP is taking a history and wants to assess how the patient copes with adversity. To do so, the therapist asks questions about the patient’s belief system. What would be an appropriate question to ask? A. “What are your beliefs about therapy and seeking help?”

Which behavioral strategy does the PMHNP suggest next? The patient attempts the PMHNP’s sleep hygiene recommendations for 2 weeks, but does not make any progress mitigating nightmares and hyperarousal. Which behavioral strategy does the PMHNP suggest next? A. Progressive muscle relaxation exercises B. Paradoxical interventions C. Biofeedback D. All of the above Place Your Order

How does the PMHNP repair the therapeutic alliance? The PMHNP is working with a patient who seems dissatisfied with the therapeutic relationship. The PMHNP invites the patient to discuss her feelings regarding the PMHNP openly and honestly. It becomes clear to the PMHNP that they are experiencing an alliance rupture. How does the PMHNP repair

Which action made by the PMHNP demonstrates the use of a paradoxical intervention? The PMHNP is working with a patient who has insomnia and battles going to sleep. The patient reports consistent self-defeating behaviors, and hates trying to go to sleep. Which action made by the PMHNP demonstrates the use of a paradoxical intervention? A.

Using Socratic dialogue (SD) the PMHNP demonstrates understanding of analysis when she responds: During cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a 64-year-old male patient, states, “My wife hates me! She’s just waiting for me to die.” Using Socratic dialogue (SD) the PMHNP demonstrates understanding of analysis when she responds: A. “Now, I’m sure your wife doesn’t hate

The PMHNP asks the patient to draw his family genogram as a next step to? Your patient is a 65-year-old male who has a strained relationship with his son and daughter. His children refuse to participate in a family session. The PMHNP asks the patient to draw his family genogram as a next step to

According to the treatment hierarchy framework, what needs does the PMHNP need to attend to first? The PMHNP is working with a patient who is living in poverty and abusing substances. According to the treatment hierarchy framework, what needs does the PMHNP need to attend to first?   A. Provide safety through case management strategies

The patients self-references are positive in relation to past events, work is productive, relationships are adaptive, and there is congruence between behavior, thoughts, and affect. Based on this information, the PMHNP decides the patient? A 35-year-old patient has been seeking treatment for depression for several months. The PMHNP does an assessment to see if processing

What recommendations based on principles of sleep hygiene will the PMHNP make? 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?   A. Eat a heavy meal before bedtime to induce