[Oct 02, 2025] PMHC Exam Dumps, PMHC Practice Test Questions [Q58-Q73]

Q58. 4. A primiparous woman is in the taking-in stage of psychosocial recovery and adjustment following birth.
Recognizing the needs of women during this stage, the nurse should:

Q59. 90. Which topics are MOST critical to the initial discussion regarding adding medication to a treatment plan?
(Select two)

Q60. 52. Case Study Question
You are a perinatal therapist in a community-based private practice Jackie comes to see you early in the second trimester of her pregnancy after screening at-risk for depression on a routine mood screen in her obstetrician’s office. When you assess her she meets diagnostic criteria for depression She has a history of depression that has responded well to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in the past She does not want to take medication now, though, because she says she does not want to do anything that might harm her baby. She says she recently heard a radio news story describing a research study that found “high risks of birth defects” among babies whose mothers took SSRIs while they were pregnant.
Question: After a thorough discussion, Jackie becomes receptive to considering medication but is adamant that she does not want to see a psychiatrist. Which of the following is the BEST option for meeting Jackie’s needs?

Q61. 63. Case Study
Aliya is currently pregnant with her second child at 25 weeks gestation Her first child is 20 months old. She is coming to you to help her decide if what she is experiencing is normal for pregnancy or if she is having symptoms of a perinatal mood disorder. During her interview, she describes poor sleep, increased tearfulness, low energy, and irritability. She states that her first child sleeps well and is not interrupting her sleep, and that she is not waking up due to increased urination or physical discomforts of pregnancy. She reports that she has not ever been as tearful as she is now, including during her previous postpartum period She states that she has been tested by her obstetrician (OB) care provider for anemia and thyroid dysfunction and her lab results were normal. She is noticing that her irritability is affecting her relationship with her partner She worries that she is
“pushing him away:” even though he is trying to be supportive.
Question: Which of the following common problems during pregnancy would NOT significantly affect Aliya’s sleep?

Q62. 18. Including the support person in postpartum depression education creates a barrier to recognizing postpartum depression.

Q63. 16. What best describe Baby Blues?

Q64. 25. A nurse providing care for the antepartum woman should understand that the contraction stress test (CST):

Q65. 17. Which best describe Postpartum Depression?

Q66. 86. You are working in an outpatient pediatric care setting and encounter a new mother who screens positive for depression and reports symptoms consistent with a depressive episode of moderate severity You provide her with counseling referrals but she says she does not have time to attend counseling and intends to use a self- guided web-based intervention instead. Which of the following statements represents your BEST response?

Q67. 19. Risk factors for postpartum depression include: (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY)

Q68. 59. Pregnancy alters a woman’s physiology including the way that medications are utilized and distributed in the body Why is this important?

Q69. 106. Bonding between a mother and her newborn:

Q70. 64. Which of the following statements about the transition to parenthood is correct?

Q71. 65. Motherhood can include some emotional vulnerability and periods of distress that are expected and can be tolerated. Which of the following are outside of normal expectations for a new mother?

Q72. 88. Prenatal massage has been shown to:

Q73. 62. Case Study
Aliya is currently pregnant with her second child at 25 weeks gestation Her first child is 20 months old. She is coming to you to help her decide if what she is experiencing is normal for pregnancy or if she is having symptoms of a perinatal mood disorder. During her interview, she describes poor sleep, increased tearfulness, low energy, and irritability. She states that her first child sleeps well and is not interrupting her sleep, and that she is not waking up due to increased urination or physical discomforts of pregnancy. She reports that she has not ever been as tearful as she is now, including during her previous postpartum period She states that she has been tested by her obstetrician (OB) care provider for anemia and thyroid dysfunction and her lab results were normal. She is noticing that her irritability is affecting her relationship with her partner She worries that she is
“pushing him away:” even though he is trying to be supportive.
Question: After assessing Aliya, you move to treatment planning You seek Aliya’s participation in the process, help her explore the treatment options, and assess her values and preferences before reaching a decision together This process is called: