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PMHNP Exam Test Bank
Questions And Correct Verified Answers New Version
2026
Which of the following is not a core competency of the
APRN?
A. technology and information literacy
B. health delivery system
C. ethics
D. delegated practice -ANSWER- D delegated practice
Rationale - Delegated practice is not a core competency of the APRN. The
NP may delegate individual tasks but not the practice.
Which of the following is characteristic of the leadership competency for
APRNs?
A. participating in a community-focused program that promotes mental
health and reduces the risk of mental health problems
B. evaluating the appropriate use of seclusion and restrains on a mentally
ill patient
C. developing an age-appropriate treatment plan
D. modifying the treatment plan based on the patient's needs
-ANSWER- A. participating in a community-focused program that promotes
mental health and reduces the risk of mental health problems
Rationale - Participating in a community-focused program that promotes
mental health and reduces the risk of mental health problems
exemplifies leadership competency.
Evaluating the appropriate use of seclusion and restrains on a mentally ill
,patient, developing an age-appropriate treatment plan, and modifying
the treatment plan
based on the patient's needs are clinical competencies.
All of the following are characteristics of the independent
practice competency EXCEPT:
A. considering differential diagnoses
B. conducting individual and group psychotherapy
C. taking opportunities to influence health policy to
reduce the stigma of mental health services
D. implementing plans to minimize complications and promote function -
ANSWER- C. taking opportunities to influence health policy to reduce
the stigma of mental health services
Rationale - Taking opportunities to influence health policy to reduce the
stigma of mental health services exemplifies health policy competency.
A state's Nurse Practice Act specifies all of the following EXCEPT:
A. who may use the title nurse practitioner
B. what a nurse practitioner can do
C. restriction of the nurse practitioner's practice
D. provide oversight for service and benefits provided to patients
-ANSWER- D. provide oversight for service and benefits provided to
patients
Rationale - The Nurse Practice Act does not provide oversight for services
and benefits provided to patients.
Which of the following may govern the profession of the PMHNP?
A. statutory law
B. the US constitution
C. certification
,D. city ordinances -ANSWER- A. statutory law
All of the following are considered personal health identifiers EXCEPT:
A. patient's name
B. patient's diagnosis
C. address
D. phone number -ANSWER- B. patient's diagnosis
Unless the patient provides consent for releasing information, HIPAA
prohibits the disclosure of personal health identifiers to all of the
following EXCEPT:
A. the patient's next of kin
B. the patient's health insurance company
C. the patient's clergy
D. the patient's attorney -ANSWER- B. the patient's health insurance
company
All of the following circumstances would allow the release of medical
information without the patient's consent EXCEPT:
A. if the client reveals intent to harm self or others
B. records to the insurance company
C. responding to court orders, subpoenas, or summons
D. next of kin wanting to help the patient make a decision -ANSWER- D.
next of kin wanting to help the patient make a decision
, Which of the following factors are facilitating the growth C. decreasing stigmatization
of the PMHNP?
A. increased competition in the job market
B. overlapping scope of practice with other types of
nurse practitioners
C. decreasing stigmatization
D. collaborative practice relationships with physicians
Why is it necessary for insurance companies to credential A. to protect the public by ensuring a minimum level of professional competence
PMHNPs?
To protect the public by ensuring a minimum level of professional competence
A. to protect the public by ensuring a minimum level of helps reduce vicarious liability on the insurance company.
professional competence
B. to define the scope of practice and practice
requirements
C. to ensure a professional organization certifies the
person is licensed to practice
D. to define the role of the nurse practitioner
Which of the following allows the PMHNP to practice in a B. licensure
state?
Licensure allows a professional to practice their profession in a state. Certification
A. certification designates successful completion of a course of study. Credentialing is a process
B. licensure that verifies minimum levels of professional competence to ensure public safety.
C. credentialing Graduation is a ceremony offered by an educational institution in accordance with
D. graduation established citeria of completion.
All of the following statements are true regarding the C. the scope of practice provides a way to judge the nature of care provided
scope of practice EXCEPT:
A. the scope of practice defines the nurse practitioner's
role and actions
B. the scope of practice identifies competencies assumed
to be held by all nurse practitioners in a specific role
C. the scope of practice provides a way to judge the
nature of care provided
D. the scope of practice varies broadly from state to state
All of the following statements are true regarding C. standards of practice identify competencies assumed to be held by all nurse
standards of practice EXCEPT: practitioners who function in a similar role
A. standards of practice reflect professional agreement Competencies are identified in the scope of practice.
focusing on the minimum levels of acceptable
performance
B. standards of practice provide a way to judge the
nature of care provided
C. standards of practice identify competencies assumed
to be held by all nurse practitioners who function in a
similar role
D. standards of practice can be used legally to describe
a standard of care that must be met by a provider
PMHNP Exam Test Bank
Questions And Correct Verified Answers New Version
2026
Which of the following is not a core competency of the
APRN?
A. technology and information literacy
B. health delivery system
C. ethics
D. delegated practice -ANSWER- D delegated practice
Rationale - Delegated practice is not a core competency of the APRN. The
NP may delegate individual tasks but not the practice.
Which of the following is characteristic of the leadership competency for
APRNs?
A. participating in a community-focused program that promotes mental
health and reduces the risk of mental health problems
B. evaluating the appropriate use of seclusion and restrains on a mentally
ill patient
C. developing an age-appropriate treatment plan
D. modifying the treatment plan based on the patient's needs
-ANSWER- A. participating in a community-focused program that promotes
mental health and reduces the risk of mental health problems
Rationale - Participating in a community-focused program that promotes
mental health and reduces the risk of mental health problems
exemplifies leadership competency.
Evaluating the appropriate use of seclusion and restrains on a mentally ill
,patient, developing an age-appropriate treatment plan, and modifying
the treatment plan
based on the patient's needs are clinical competencies.
All of the following are characteristics of the independent
practice competency EXCEPT:
A. considering differential diagnoses
B. conducting individual and group psychotherapy
C. taking opportunities to influence health policy to
reduce the stigma of mental health services
D. implementing plans to minimize complications and promote function -
ANSWER- C. taking opportunities to influence health policy to reduce
the stigma of mental health services
Rationale - Taking opportunities to influence health policy to reduce the
stigma of mental health services exemplifies health policy competency.
A state's Nurse Practice Act specifies all of the following EXCEPT:
A. who may use the title nurse practitioner
B. what a nurse practitioner can do
C. restriction of the nurse practitioner's practice
D. provide oversight for service and benefits provided to patients
-ANSWER- D. provide oversight for service and benefits provided to
patients
Rationale - The Nurse Practice Act does not provide oversight for services
and benefits provided to patients.
Which of the following may govern the profession of the PMHNP?
A. statutory law
B. the US constitution
C. certification
,D. city ordinances -ANSWER- A. statutory law
All of the following are considered personal health identifiers EXCEPT:
A. patient's name
B. patient's diagnosis
C. address
D. phone number -ANSWER- B. patient's diagnosis
Unless the patient provides consent for releasing information, HIPAA
prohibits the disclosure of personal health identifiers to all of the
following EXCEPT:
A. the patient's next of kin
B. the patient's health insurance company
C. the patient's clergy
D. the patient's attorney -ANSWER- B. the patient's health insurance
company
All of the following circumstances would allow the release of medical
information without the patient's consent EXCEPT:
A. if the client reveals intent to harm self or others
B. records to the insurance company
C. responding to court orders, subpoenas, or summons
D. next of kin wanting to help the patient make a decision -ANSWER- D.
next of kin wanting to help the patient make a decision
, Which of the following factors are facilitating the growth C. decreasing stigmatization
of the PMHNP?
A. increased competition in the job market
B. overlapping scope of practice with other types of
nurse practitioners
C. decreasing stigmatization
D. collaborative practice relationships with physicians
Why is it necessary for insurance companies to credential A. to protect the public by ensuring a minimum level of professional competence
PMHNPs?
To protect the public by ensuring a minimum level of professional competence
A. to protect the public by ensuring a minimum level of helps reduce vicarious liability on the insurance company.
professional competence
B. to define the scope of practice and practice
requirements
C. to ensure a professional organization certifies the
person is licensed to practice
D. to define the role of the nurse practitioner
Which of the following allows the PMHNP to practice in a B. licensure
state?
Licensure allows a professional to practice their profession in a state. Certification
A. certification designates successful completion of a course of study. Credentialing is a process
B. licensure that verifies minimum levels of professional competence to ensure public safety.
C. credentialing Graduation is a ceremony offered by an educational institution in accordance with
D. graduation established citeria of completion.
All of the following statements are true regarding the C. the scope of practice provides a way to judge the nature of care provided
scope of practice EXCEPT:
A. the scope of practice defines the nurse practitioner's
role and actions
B. the scope of practice identifies competencies assumed
to be held by all nurse practitioners in a specific role
C. the scope of practice provides a way to judge the
nature of care provided
D. the scope of practice varies broadly from state to state
All of the following statements are true regarding C. standards of practice identify competencies assumed to be held by all nurse
standards of practice EXCEPT: practitioners who function in a similar role
A. standards of practice reflect professional agreement Competencies are identified in the scope of practice.
focusing on the minimum levels of acceptable
performance
B. standards of practice provide a way to judge the
nature of care provided
C. standards of practice identify competencies assumed
to be held by all nurse practitioners who function in a
similar role
D. standards of practice can be used legally to describe
a standard of care that must be met by a provider
