LMR Georgette's PMHNP Final Exam (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Questions with Verified Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct
Question:
In a trauma focused cognitive interview, what questions help build rapport?
Answer:
non-judgmental questions "how has that trauma affected you?" "When did this happen"
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There are 3 phases to EMDR, they are...
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"DIB" Desensitization Installation Body Scan 1 / 4
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the goal of EMDR is
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to achieve adaptive resolution
Question:
Having the pt visualize the trauma, verbalize the negative thoughts or maladaptive beliefs; remain attentive to physical sensations while the also maintaining rhythmic eye movements is part of which EMDR Phase?
Answer:
Desensitization phase
Question:
Instructing the pt to block out negative thoughts, to breathe deeply, and verbalize what they are thinking, feeling, or imagining occurs during which EMDR Phase?
Answer:
Desensitization phase
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Question:
Which EMDR phase closely resembles Cognitive Therapy and why?
Answer:
Installation phase; because replacing negative thought with positive thought
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Having the pt visualize the trauma alongside the positive thought, then scan their body for tension is which EMDR phase? Why is this important to do?
Answer:
Body Scan; successful resolution will result in the pt having no body tension when seeing the trauma and the positive memory side by side; if (+) tension, pt is still working through to achieve resolution
Question:
telemedicine/telehealth legal issues include
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confidentiality med errors Jurisdictions Authority over licensure
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Question:
if the PMHNP want to change an old Tx for a newer way to Tx a condition, what should it be based on?
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the change should be evidence based
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How are rating scales best used?
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At baseline -pre-treatment, then at regular intervals to monitor response to Tx
Question:
When deciding if a client is ready to move to a less intensive level of treatment (Inpt to PHP or PHP to IOP etc); what does the PMHNP look for?
Answer:
signs not ready: no coping skills, still blaming others
Signs they are ready: (+) coping skills, taking accountability
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