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Bernana · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The mother of a teenage boy who lives in a rural area is deeply concerned by his recent claims of hearing voices in my head that I can't shut up.

The closest psychiatrist is 65 miles away in the nearest small city. Before traveling to the psychiatrist, the boy may be able to seek appropriate psychiatric care from which health professional for initial screening and treatment, with further referral if necessary?
A) Primary care physician
B) Advanced practice psychiatric nurse
C) Local clergyman
D) School counselor

Question 2

As an intervention model, the interdisciplinary approach to client service benefits not only the client but also the various team members. The interdisciplinary team benefits health professionals by doing what?

A) Allowing all members to be present to receive firsthand care instructions from the psychiatrist
B) Letting each team member having the opportunity to assess the client's needs during a single visit
C) Allowing team members explore alternative explanations for problems
D) Reducing the number of visits the client will require to achieve his or her goals

komodo7 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
Advanced practice nurses work as independent prescribers in many states. They work in close partnership with psychiatrists, often as a client's keyworker, which means that they are the first point of contact for the client or his or her caregiver. They stay in regular contact with the client and are responsible for making sure that the care planned for him or her actually is delivered. Psychiatric nurses are trained in assessing a person's mental state and deciding whether he or she needs to see a psychiatrist for review of medication or other treatment.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
As an intervention model, the interdisciplinary approach to client service benefits not only the client but also various team members. Having different professionals come together to work on a client's case integrates expertise and knowledge that can lead to the formation of strong and effective strategies to address problems. This system offers team members an opportunity to explore alternative explanations for problems that a member of a single discipline would not otherwise have considered.