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Midterm Exam: NR605 / NR 605
( Update 2025 / 2026) Diagnosis & Management in Psychiatric-Mental Health Across the Lifespan I Practicum Test Review Questions with Answers – Chamberlain
Question:
What is a ground for termination related to a client's needs?
Answer:
Client's needs are beyond the scope of the provider's competence or license.
Question:
What is a ground for termination related to employment changes?
Answer:
PMHNP changes employment or moves. 1 / 4
Question:
What is the focus of the Initiation Phase in therapy?
Answer:
Establish a therapeutic alliance, assess safety, set boundaries, conduct MSE, and set goals & duration.
Question:
What occurs during the Working Phase of therapy?
Answer:
Therapeutic interventions take place, driven by the client's diagnosis, identified goals, and selected treatment modality.
Question:
When does the Termination Phase begin in therapy?
Answer:
It begins at the start of therapy and occurs when goals have been met and there is a mutual decision to terminate.
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Question:
What is a ground for termination related to client behavior?
Answer:
Noncompliance or missed sessions.
Question:
What is a ground for termination related to safety risks?
Answer:
Client presents a safety risk to the provider & the provider is unwilling to meet with the client in person.
Question:
Safety Plans
Answer:
Legal components
Protective factors reduce suicide risks –
1. Internal: ability to cope with stress, religious beliefs, frustration,
2. External: responsibility to children or beloved pets, positive therapeutic
relationships, social supports
Safety assessment 3 / 4
Suicide contract
Question:
What situations require disclosure of records?
Answer:
Records may be shared during civil proceedings, such as for divorce or custody cases.
Question:
When can courts subpoena records?
Answer:
Courts may subpoena records for criminal proceedings.
Question:
What type of counseling records may be shared with the court?
Answer:
Court-ordered counseling records may be shared with the court.
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