Review Test Submission: Midterm Exam - Week 6
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Course NURS-6660N-11,PMH NP Role I: Child.2019 Spring Qtr 02/25-05/19-PT27
Test Midterm Exam - Week 6
Started 4/7/19 9:38 AM
Submitted 4/7/19 11:11 AM
Due Date 4/8/19 1:59 AM
Status Completed
Attempt Score 71 out of 75 points 2
Time Elapsed 1 hour, 32 minutes out of 2 hours
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Question 1
1 out of 1 points
Psychiatric assessment of children and adolescents is best achieved by a combination of tools and
techniques best suited to the child’s age and developmental stage. When interviewing a 10-year-old,
the PMHNP may have the best success by having the patient:
Selected Answer: C.
Draw family members and peers
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
Kevin is a 15-year-old male who presents for court-ordered psychiatric assessment. Kevin comes to
his first appointment with both of his parents. He is sitting in the chair with his arms crossed and
responds with “yes” and “no” answers to direct questions; otherwise, he volunteers no information.
The parents are clearly upset and indicate they just “don’t know what to do with him anymore.” The
most appropriate action for the PMHNP would be to:
Selected Answer: A.
Ask the parents to step out and interview Kevin privately
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
Evaluation of psychiatric emergencies in children must include:
Selected
Answer:
B.
Psychiatric disorders in family members
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
With respect to psychiatric assessment, the PMNHP knows that in terms of confidentiality:
Selected
Answer:
B.
Whenever there is a suspicion of neglect or abuse, the appropriate state agency
must be notified.
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
Children who have been subjected to maltreatment will frequently demonstrate a variety of behavioral
and psychologic symptoms, including increased aggressiveness, heightened autonomic arousal, and
memory problems. Neurobiologic explanations suggest that this may be due to:
