NR548 WEEK 1: SCOPE OF PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL
HEALTH NURSING PRACTICE ADVANCED PRACTICE
COMPETENCIES 100% CORRECT!!
, What does the competency about "anticipatory guidance" mean? - ANSWER Explore:
ANA Standards and Scope: Standard 5B: Health Teaching & PromotionAn educated
professional nurse is aware of normal developmental and situational threats to wellness
and can educate healthcare consumers to avoid them. Example: Moving a toddler from
a crib to a bed can prevent injury associated with climbing out of the crib at that
developmental age (ANA, 2015a, p. 65).
What do the Standards explain the art of nursing is based on? - ANSWER Explore: ANA
Standards and Scope: Scope of Nursing PracticeThe art of nursing is based on caring
and respect for human dignity (ANA, 2015a, p. 11).
What is the fundamental principle of and attitude that the professional nurse must have
as outlined in Provision 1? - ANSWER Explore: ANA Code of Ethics: Provision
1Provision 1 explains, "the nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent
dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person" (ANA, 2015b, p. 1).
How should the nurse respond to the discovery of human trafficking in his or her
practice? - ANSWER Explore: ANA Code of Ethics: Provision 8Nurses must "bring
attention to human rights violations in all settings and contexts. . . . The nursing
profession must respond when these violations are encountered" (ANA, 2015b, p. 33).
Psychiatric-mental health nursing employs the art and science of nursing - ANSWER to
promote mental health and address mental disorders, behavioral issues, and comorbid
conditions across the lifespan
PMHNP & PMH CNS - ANSWER are considered PMH APRNs. Their roles are
essentially synonymous in purpose, essential functions, settings, and qualifications.
Both APRN roles have essential roles in integrating physical and mental health needs;
and both APRNS work in inpatient and outpatient settings. The promotion of mental
health in society is a crucial element of the PMH-APRN role, as is collaboration with and
referral to other health professionals as appropriate.
(LACE) - ANSWER Consensus Model for APRN Regulation has provided
recommendations for licensure, accreditation, certification, and education (LACE)
pertaining to all APRN practice. PMHNP certification exam criteria is set by the
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
APRN Recommendations
Pyramid - ANSWER Pyramid (Top to bottom)
HEALTH NURSING PRACTICE ADVANCED PRACTICE
COMPETENCIES 100% CORRECT!!
, What does the competency about "anticipatory guidance" mean? - ANSWER Explore:
ANA Standards and Scope: Standard 5B: Health Teaching & PromotionAn educated
professional nurse is aware of normal developmental and situational threats to wellness
and can educate healthcare consumers to avoid them. Example: Moving a toddler from
a crib to a bed can prevent injury associated with climbing out of the crib at that
developmental age (ANA, 2015a, p. 65).
What do the Standards explain the art of nursing is based on? - ANSWER Explore: ANA
Standards and Scope: Scope of Nursing PracticeThe art of nursing is based on caring
and respect for human dignity (ANA, 2015a, p. 11).
What is the fundamental principle of and attitude that the professional nurse must have
as outlined in Provision 1? - ANSWER Explore: ANA Code of Ethics: Provision
1Provision 1 explains, "the nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent
dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person" (ANA, 2015b, p. 1).
How should the nurse respond to the discovery of human trafficking in his or her
practice? - ANSWER Explore: ANA Code of Ethics: Provision 8Nurses must "bring
attention to human rights violations in all settings and contexts. . . . The nursing
profession must respond when these violations are encountered" (ANA, 2015b, p. 33).
Psychiatric-mental health nursing employs the art and science of nursing - ANSWER to
promote mental health and address mental disorders, behavioral issues, and comorbid
conditions across the lifespan
PMHNP & PMH CNS - ANSWER are considered PMH APRNs. Their roles are
essentially synonymous in purpose, essential functions, settings, and qualifications.
Both APRN roles have essential roles in integrating physical and mental health needs;
and both APRNS work in inpatient and outpatient settings. The promotion of mental
health in society is a crucial element of the PMH-APRN role, as is collaboration with and
referral to other health professionals as appropriate.
(LACE) - ANSWER Consensus Model for APRN Regulation has provided
recommendations for licensure, accreditation, certification, and education (LACE)
pertaining to all APRN practice. PMHNP certification exam criteria is set by the
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
APRN Recommendations
Pyramid - ANSWER Pyramid (Top to bottom)
