Updated Dec-2025 100% Cover Real PMHC Exam Questions – 100% Pass Guarantee [Q32-Q48]

Rate this post

Updated Dec-2025 100% Cover Real PMHC Exam Questions – 100% Pass Guarantee

Use Real Postpartum Support International Dumps – 100% Free PMHC Exam Dumps

NEW QUESTION 32
31. When making a visit to the home of a postpartum woman 1 week after birth, the nurse should recognize that the woman would characteristically:

express a strong need to review events and her behavior during the process of labor and birth.

exhibit a reduced attention span, limiting readiness to learn.

vacillate between the desire to have her own nurturing needs met and the need to take charge of her own care and that of her newborn.

have reestablished her role as a spouse/partner.

NEW QUESTION 33
35. The nurse observes several interactions between a postpartum woman and her new son. What behavior, if exhibited by this woman, does the nurse identify as a possible maladaptive behavior regarding parent-infant attachment?

Talks and coos to her son

Seldom makes eye contact with her son

Cuddles her son close to her

Tells visitors how well her son is feeding

NEW QUESTION 34
37. Which statement regarding postpartum depression (PPD) is essential for the nurse to be aware of when attempting to formulate a plan of care?

PPD symptoms are consistently severe.

This syndrome affects only new mothers.

PPD can easily go undetected.

Only mental health professionals should teach new parents about this condition.

NEW QUESTION 35
70. What is the relationship between miscarriage and exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) during pregnancy?

Likely do not increase the risk

An increased risk of miscarriage

A decreased risk of miscarriage

Little research has been conducted

NEW QUESTION 36
101. Which of the following collaborative care models focuses on adjusting the treatment intensity to the severity and presentation of postpartum depression?

Integrative care

Stepped care

Screen and refer

Motivational interviewing

NEW QUESTION 37
20. Removal of the child from the home is a common response to PPD diagnosis.

True

False

NEW QUESTION 38
80. What important psychosocial issues affect pregnancy outcomes’?

Whether or not a pregnant person has other children

Whether or not a pregnant person expects a male or female child

Whether or not a pregnant person has chosen possible names for her baby

Whether or not a pregnant person planned the current pregnancy

NEW QUESTION 39
75. The “baby blues” has a prevalence rate as high as:

25%

40%

65%.

80%.

NEW QUESTION 40
102. You are a mandated reporter for suspected child abuse You have a postpartum mother who describes an incident between her and her child that you are not sure is reportable in response, you should:

report it because you have to keep the child safe

not report it because you don’t want to cause undue stress on the mother.

contact the mother’s partner and ask her/him to report the incident.

call the protective services line to consult

NEW QUESTION 41
3. Parents can facilitate the adjustment of their other children to a new baby by:

having the children choose or make a gift to give to the new baby on its arrival home.

emphasizing activities that keep the new baby and other children together.

having the mother carry the new baby into the home so she can show him or her to the other children.

reducing stress on other children by limiting their involvement in the care of the new baby.

NEW QUESTION 42
28. What is an appropriate indicator for performing a contraction stress test?

Increased fetal movement and small for gestational age

Maternal diabetes mellitus and postmaturity

Adolescent pregnancy and poor prenatal care

History of preterm labor and intrauterine growth restriction

NEW QUESTION 43
73. Lesbian and gay couples transitioning to parenthood after adoption are at increased risk for depression.
Which of the following is NOT a protective measure?

Perceived workplace support

Living in a gay-friendly neighborhood

Relationship quality

High socio-economic status

NEW QUESTION 44
56. What percentage of fathers experience moderate to severe postpartum depression?

10%

25%

NEW QUESTION 45
47. Which of the following statements about the impact of stillbirth is supported by the research literature?

There has been no demonstrated effect of stillbirth on older, surviving siblings within the family

Stillbirth is associated with increased psychological distress in a subsequent pregnancy

Attending a support group has no effect on symptoms of psychological distress following a stillbirth.

Complicated grief is not observed among parents following stillbirth.

NEW QUESTION 46
59. Pregnancy alters a woman’s physiology including the way that medications are utilized and distributed in the body Why is this important?

To continue the same dose of medication that was effective prior to pregnancy

To monitor symptoms and adjust medication as needed

To increase the dose of all medications in the 3rd trimester

To minimize drug exposure until the second trimester

NEW QUESTION 47
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?

Recommend that she have a consultation with a reproductive psychiatrist if she wants to continue in therapy with you and give her the name and number of a psychiatrist that you collaborate with regularly.

Inform her she has to see a psychiatrist because psychotropic medications during pregnancy are high- risk.

Ask her to let you know if she changes her mind about seeing a psychiatrist and not pursue the issue any further for the time being.

Ask her to sign a release so you can communicate with her Obstetrical provider’s office to assess his or her comfort level prescribing medication and work collaboratively to monitor Jackie’s mood

NEW QUESTION 48
97. Which of the following represents an effect of untreated mood disorder on the mother-infant dyad?

Preference for father by infant

Cognitive changes in the infant

Increased bonding with the infant

Extended breastfeeding of the infant

Loading …