NR 548 Exam 1, 2, 3, & Final Exam: ALL IN ONE
Weeks 1 to 8 Covered – Psychiatric Assessment for
the PMHNP – Chamberlain
EXAM OVERVIEW & KEY STUDY AREAS
Aspect Details
Course NR548 – Psychiatric Assessment for the PMHNP
Institution Chamberlain University
Exam 1 Weeks 1–2: PMHNP role, ANA Code of Ethics, practice settings, scope of practice,
psychiatric-mental health history
Exam 2 Weeks 3–4: Psychiatric interview techniques, therapeutic communication, MSE,
therapeutic alliance
Exam 3 Weeks 5–6: Special populations (children, geriatric, forensic, military),
telepsychiatry, cultural competence
Final Weeks 7–8: Comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, integration of all
Exam content
EXAM 1: WEEKS 1–2 (Foundations of PMHNP Practice)
,Q1. What is a PMH-APRN?
A) A registered nurse with a bachelor's degree in psychiatric nursing
B) A nurse with graduate-level training who provides psychiatric-mental health care and
promotes mental health across the lifespan
C) A physician assistant specializing in mental health
D) A social worker with additional certification in psychiatry
Correct Answer: B. A nurse with graduate-level training who provides psychiatric-
mental health care and promotes mental health across the lifespan
A PMH-APRN is a nurse with graduate-level training who provides psychiatric-mental health
care and promotes mental health across the lifespan. They assess, diagnose, and treat
individuals and families with psychiatric and/or substance disorders .
Q2. According to the ANA Code of Ethics, Provision 1 requires the PMHNP to:
A) Maintain professional distance to ensure objectivity
B) Approach professional relationships with compassion, caring, and respect,
acknowledging the dignity and worth of each individual
C) Prioritize family concerns over patient preferences
D) Focus primarily on symptom reduction and medication management
,Correct Answer: B. Approach professional relationships with compassion, caring,
and respect, acknowledging the dignity and worth of each individual
The PMHNP approaches professional relationships with compassion, caring, and respect,
acknowledging the dignity and worth of each individual. The PMHNP helps instill hope and
empowers those with PMH disorders .
Q3. What is the estimated reduction in life expectancy for individuals with serious
mental illness (SMI)?
A) 5-10 years
B) 11-30 years
C) 25-40 years
D) 1-5 years
Correct Answer: B. 11-30 years
Individuals with serious mental illness die on average 25 years earlier than those without
these illnesses. The broader estimate is decreased life expectancy by 11-30 years .
Q4. What proportion of emergency department visits by adults in the US involve
mental health and substance use disorders?
, A) 1/4
B) 1/8
C) 1/3
D) 1/2
Correct Answer: B. 1/8
Approximately one in eight emergency department visits by adults in the US involves mental
health and substance use disorders .
Q5. What is the most common cause of hospitalization for patients under age 45 in
the United States?
A) Cardiovascular disease
B) Mood disorders
C) Substance use disorders
D) Diabetes complications
Correct Answer: B. Mood disorders
Mood disorders are the most common cause of hospitalization for patients under age 45 in
the United States .
Weeks 1 to 8 Covered – Psychiatric Assessment for
the PMHNP – Chamberlain
EXAM OVERVIEW & KEY STUDY AREAS
Aspect Details
Course NR548 – Psychiatric Assessment for the PMHNP
Institution Chamberlain University
Exam 1 Weeks 1–2: PMHNP role, ANA Code of Ethics, practice settings, scope of practice,
psychiatric-mental health history
Exam 2 Weeks 3–4: Psychiatric interview techniques, therapeutic communication, MSE,
therapeutic alliance
Exam 3 Weeks 5–6: Special populations (children, geriatric, forensic, military),
telepsychiatry, cultural competence
Final Weeks 7–8: Comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, integration of all
Exam content
EXAM 1: WEEKS 1–2 (Foundations of PMHNP Practice)
,Q1. What is a PMH-APRN?
A) A registered nurse with a bachelor's degree in psychiatric nursing
B) A nurse with graduate-level training who provides psychiatric-mental health care and
promotes mental health across the lifespan
C) A physician assistant specializing in mental health
D) A social worker with additional certification in psychiatry
Correct Answer: B. A nurse with graduate-level training who provides psychiatric-
mental health care and promotes mental health across the lifespan
A PMH-APRN is a nurse with graduate-level training who provides psychiatric-mental health
care and promotes mental health across the lifespan. They assess, diagnose, and treat
individuals and families with psychiatric and/or substance disorders .
Q2. According to the ANA Code of Ethics, Provision 1 requires the PMHNP to:
A) Maintain professional distance to ensure objectivity
B) Approach professional relationships with compassion, caring, and respect,
acknowledging the dignity and worth of each individual
C) Prioritize family concerns over patient preferences
D) Focus primarily on symptom reduction and medication management
,Correct Answer: B. Approach professional relationships with compassion, caring,
and respect, acknowledging the dignity and worth of each individual
The PMHNP approaches professional relationships with compassion, caring, and respect,
acknowledging the dignity and worth of each individual. The PMHNP helps instill hope and
empowers those with PMH disorders .
Q3. What is the estimated reduction in life expectancy for individuals with serious
mental illness (SMI)?
A) 5-10 years
B) 11-30 years
C) 25-40 years
D) 1-5 years
Correct Answer: B. 11-30 years
Individuals with serious mental illness die on average 25 years earlier than those without
these illnesses. The broader estimate is decreased life expectancy by 11-30 years .
Q4. What proportion of emergency department visits by adults in the US involve
mental health and substance use disorders?
, A) 1/4
B) 1/8
C) 1/3
D) 1/2
Correct Answer: B. 1/8
Approximately one in eight emergency department visits by adults in the US involves mental
health and substance use disorders .
Q5. What is the most common cause of hospitalization for patients under age 45 in
the United States?
A) Cardiovascular disease
B) Mood disorders
C) Substance use disorders
D) Diabetes complications
Correct Answer: B. Mood disorders
Mood disorders are the most common cause of hospitalization for patients under age 45 in
the United States .
