NR 668 CEA EXAM / NR668 CEA FINAL EXAM ACTUAL
2026/2027 AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS ACCURATE EXAM
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SOLUTIONS) CURRENTLY UPDATED VERSION 2026
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SECTION 1: APRN COMPETENCIES & PROFESSIONAL
PRACTICE
1. Which of the following is characteristic of the leadership
competency for APRNs?
A) Modifying the treatment plan based on the patient's needs
B) Developing an age-appropriate treatment plan
C) Participating in a community-focused program that promotes
mental health and reduces the risk of mental health problems
D) Evaluating the appropriate use of seclusion
Correct Answer: C – Leadership competency involves influencing
health policy, advocating for patients, and participating in
community-level interventions to reduce stigma and improve mental
health services. Direct patient care activities (modifying treatment
plans, age-appropriate plans, seclusion evaluation) fall under
clinical/direct care competencies.
2. Which of the following allows the PMHNP to practice in a state?
,A) Graduation
B) Licensure
C) Credentialing
D) Certification
Correct Answer: B – Licensure is the legal authority granted by the
state that permits an individual to practice as a PMHNP.
Graduation, credentialing, and certification are important steps but
do not alone provide the legal authority to practice.
3. A new graduate PMHNP is considering a job at a psychiatric ED.
The medical director informs the prospective hire that they are
expected to evaluate and treat children, adolescents, adults, and
geriatric patients. What document should be consulted to determine
if the PMHNP can legally treat psychiatric patients across the life
span?
A) The hospital bylaws
B) The PMHNP can treat any patient because there is a collaborating
physician
C) The PMHNP scope of practice
D) The state Nurse Practice Act
Correct Answer: D – The state Nurse Practice Act defines the legal
scope of practice for nurses, including APRNs, in each state. It
specifies what the PMHNP is legally authorized to do, including age
populations that can be treated.
,4. The Code of Ethics for Nurses includes which of the following
ethical principles?
A) Respect for the Individual
B) Commitment to the Healthcare Consumer
C) Advocacy for the Healthcare Consumer
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D – The Code of Ethics for Nurses includes: (1)
Respect for the Individual, (2) Commitment to the Healthcare
Consumer, (3) Advocacy for the Healthcare Consumer, (4)
Responsibility and Accountability for Practice, (5) Duties to Self and
Others, (6) Contributions to Healthcare Environments, and (7)
Advancement of the Nursing Profession.
5. Which core competency for APRNs involves the integration of
best research evidence with clinical expertise and client needs and
values?
A) Quality improvement
B) Evidence-based practice
C) Research
D) Research utilization
Correct Answer: B – Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the process of
integrating the best research evidence with clinical expertise and
, client needs and values. Research utilization is a component of EBP
but is narrower in scope.
6. Which of the following is NOT a core competency for APRNs as
defined by national organizations?
A) Direct clinical practice
B) Leadership
C) Medical diagnosis
D) Ethics
Correct Answer: C – Medical diagnosis is the purview of physicians.
APRN core competencies include direct clinical practice, leadership,
ethics, evidence-based practice, collaboration, and quality
improvement.
7. A PMHNP is asked to serve on a hospital committee to develop a
new protocol for managing aggressive patients. This activity best
demonstrates which APRN competency?
A) Direct clinical practice
B) Leadership
C) Research
D) Consultation
Correct Answer: B – Leadership competency involves participating
in policy development, quality improvement initiatives, and system-
level interventions to improve patient care and healthcare delivery.
2026/2027 AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS ACCURATE EXAM
COMPLETE REAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (100% CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS) CURRENTLY UPDATED VERSION 2026
EDITION |GUARANTEED SUCCESS A+ |JUST RELEASED
|INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
SECTION 1: APRN COMPETENCIES & PROFESSIONAL
PRACTICE
1. Which of the following is characteristic of the leadership
competency for APRNs?
A) Modifying the treatment plan based on the patient's needs
B) Developing an age-appropriate treatment plan
C) Participating in a community-focused program that promotes
mental health and reduces the risk of mental health problems
D) Evaluating the appropriate use of seclusion
Correct Answer: C – Leadership competency involves influencing
health policy, advocating for patients, and participating in
community-level interventions to reduce stigma and improve mental
health services. Direct patient care activities (modifying treatment
plans, age-appropriate plans, seclusion evaluation) fall under
clinical/direct care competencies.
2. Which of the following allows the PMHNP to practice in a state?
,A) Graduation
B) Licensure
C) Credentialing
D) Certification
Correct Answer: B – Licensure is the legal authority granted by the
state that permits an individual to practice as a PMHNP.
Graduation, credentialing, and certification are important steps but
do not alone provide the legal authority to practice.
3. A new graduate PMHNP is considering a job at a psychiatric ED.
The medical director informs the prospective hire that they are
expected to evaluate and treat children, adolescents, adults, and
geriatric patients. What document should be consulted to determine
if the PMHNP can legally treat psychiatric patients across the life
span?
A) The hospital bylaws
B) The PMHNP can treat any patient because there is a collaborating
physician
C) The PMHNP scope of practice
D) The state Nurse Practice Act
Correct Answer: D – The state Nurse Practice Act defines the legal
scope of practice for nurses, including APRNs, in each state. It
specifies what the PMHNP is legally authorized to do, including age
populations that can be treated.
,4. The Code of Ethics for Nurses includes which of the following
ethical principles?
A) Respect for the Individual
B) Commitment to the Healthcare Consumer
C) Advocacy for the Healthcare Consumer
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D – The Code of Ethics for Nurses includes: (1)
Respect for the Individual, (2) Commitment to the Healthcare
Consumer, (3) Advocacy for the Healthcare Consumer, (4)
Responsibility and Accountability for Practice, (5) Duties to Self and
Others, (6) Contributions to Healthcare Environments, and (7)
Advancement of the Nursing Profession.
5. Which core competency for APRNs involves the integration of
best research evidence with clinical expertise and client needs and
values?
A) Quality improvement
B) Evidence-based practice
C) Research
D) Research utilization
Correct Answer: B – Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the process of
integrating the best research evidence with clinical expertise and
, client needs and values. Research utilization is a component of EBP
but is narrower in scope.
6. Which of the following is NOT a core competency for APRNs as
defined by national organizations?
A) Direct clinical practice
B) Leadership
C) Medical diagnosis
D) Ethics
Correct Answer: C – Medical diagnosis is the purview of physicians.
APRN core competencies include direct clinical practice, leadership,
ethics, evidence-based practice, collaboration, and quality
improvement.
7. A PMHNP is asked to serve on a hospital committee to develop a
new protocol for managing aggressive patients. This activity best
demonstrates which APRN competency?
A) Direct clinical practice
B) Leadership
C) Research
D) Consultation
Correct Answer: B – Leadership competency involves participating
in policy development, quality improvement initiatives, and system-
level interventions to improve patient care and healthcare delivery.
