PSI EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM

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PSI EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM

COMPLETE ALL 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT

DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)

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Intake Interview and Newborn History: Asking the question,

"Would you care to share your birth story?," assess for what? - ANSWER-- Assess for birth trauma, prematurity, or NICU experience.

Intake Interview and Newborn History: Asking the question,

"Can you describe your baby's temperament?," assess for what?

• ANSWER-- Is it challenging to read the baby's cues?
• Observe interactions with mom and baby (if present)

Intake Interview and Newborn History: Other things to look for

• ANSWER-- Do you receive any help with childcare?
• How is your baby fed and by whom (breast, bottle, formula,

supplementing)?

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Sleep hygeine questions to ask during intake interview? - ANSWER-- "On average, how many hours of sleep are you getting each night?"

• "Do you experience any difficulties falling or staying asleep?"
• "Is anyone else helping with nighttime care of baby?"
• "When you wake up with the baby, how long does it take you

to fall back asleep?"

Intake Interview and sleep hygiene, additionally assess for what? - ANSWER-- Who else is sleeping in the bed?

• Is there co sleeping?
• Pets?
• Does mother have access to crib?

Intake Interview and Mental Health History - ANSWER-- Personal/family history of mental illness

• History of psych meds? Did you discontinue any medication

before or during pregnancy?

• Are you taking any supplements/herbs?

What is a good question to ask during the intake interview regarding client's mental health history? - ANSWER-- "Tell me 2 / 4

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about your mental health history. When were you first diagnosed? What were the symptoms then and are you experiencing similar symptoms now in pregnancy?"

What are some risk factors to assess for during intake process? - ANSWER-- Substance Use

• History of Abuse (assess for physical, emotion, or sexual

trauma history)

Risk Factors for Substance Use - ANSWER-- How is your current level of caffeine intake?

• Prior to pregnancy, tell me about your lifetime use of tobacco,

alcohol or other drugs?

• Are you using tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, or other drugs in

pregnancy? If not, was it difficult to stop?

• Have you ever been in substance use treatment?
• Are you connected with sober support or AA?
• Are there others in your home whom are currently using

drugs/alcohol?

How do you assess for Intrusive Thinking? - ANSWER-- "It's really common for women to experience intrusive or scary thoughts. Can you share with me any that you might have?" 3 / 4

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• Any thoughts of hurting the baby?

Regarding intrusive thoughts, what is specifically of caution? - ANSWER-- Caution around confusion between scary thoughts and suicidal thoughts. Psychoeducation is needed here.

Resources for support - ANSWER-- Relationship with father of baby/partner/donor

• Social history
• Spiritual history
• Therapy, alternative treatments, yoga, medication

Relationship with father of baby/partner/donor (resources for support) - ANSWER-- Any current concerns regarding safety in relationship?

• Assess level of involvement of partner and/or other

social/familial support

• How do they feel about the pregnancy? Or how have then been

helpful with the baby?

• Assess current/past history of intimacy challenges with partner.
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