Pocket Prep PMHNP-BC
Ethical Principal Terms (Justice, Veracity, Respect, Fidelity) - correct answer-•Justice: Doing
what is fair
•Veracity: Telling the truth
•Respect: Treating everyone with equal dignity
•Fidelity: Being true and loyal
Inferential statistics - correct answer-numerical values that enable a researcher to draw
conclusions that extend beyond the immediate data alone. Examples include t-test, analysis
of variance, Pearson's r correlation, probability, and p-value.
Descriptive statistics - correct answer-are used to describe the basic features of the data in a
study. They are numerical values that summarize, organize and describe observations.
Examples include mean, standard deviation, and variance.
Three phases of a therapeutic relationship - correct answer-1.Introduction
2.Working
3.Termination
EPS Signs and Symptoms - correct answer-Affect motor function and muscle movement
•Akathisia: motor restlessness, inability to remain still, rocking, pacing, or constant motion of
a unilateral limb, subjective sense of restlessness, often mistaken for increasing anxiety
•Akinesia: absence of movement, difficulty initiating motion, subjective feeling of lack of
motivation to move, often mistaken for laziness or lack of interest
•Dystonia: muscle spasticity usually in the back or neck, subjectively painful, often mistaken
for agitation
•Pseudo-Parkinson's: shuffling gait, motor slowing, mask-like facial expression, pill-rolling;
tremors, muscle rigidity
•Tardive dyskinesia: involuntary abnormal muscle movement of the mouth, tongue, face, and
jaw that may progress to limbs, can be irreversible, can occur as an acute process at the
initiation of medications or as a chronic condition at any point during treatment
Progression of Alzheimer's - correct answer-The onset of symptoms in Alzheimer's disease
follows this progression: (1) mood changes, (2) cognitive impairment, (3) decline in
functional independence, (4) behavioral and motor symptoms. Mood changes are usually
manifested as apathy rather than depression and are resistant to antidepressant
medications but responsive to cholinesterase inhibitors
Computer Competence vs. Literacy - correct answer-Computer competency is the ability to
demonstrate proficiency in the use of software applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel,
and PowerPoint, and knowledge in computer terminology, hardware selection, and simple
maintenance functions.
, Computer literacy is the level of expertise and familiarity someone has with computers. It
generally refers to the ability to use an application rather than to write code. Individuals who
are very computer literate are called power users. Information literacy involves recognizing
when information is needed and being able to efficiently locate and use it. Information
competency is often used as a synonym for information literacy.
Counter-transference - correct answer-Countertransference represents the nurse
practitioner's emotional reaction to the patient based on his or her past experiences. Signs
that indicate the presence of countertransference include:
•Intense emotional reactions during the first encounter with the patient
•Recurrent anxiety or uneasiness while dealing with a patient
•Uncharacteristic carelessness when following up with a patient
•Difficulty empathizing
•Resistance to others treating the patient
•Preoccupation or dreaming about the patient
•Frequently running overtime or cutting time short with patient
•Depression during or after an interaction with a patient
Sources of Knowledge Strongest to Weakest - correct answer-•Level 1 (strongest):
Systematic review of randomized controlled trials or systematic review of nonrandomized
trials
•Level 2: Single randomized controlled trial or single nonrandomized trial
•Level 3: Systematic review of correlational or observational studies
•Level 4: Single correlational or observational study
•Level 5: Systematic review of descriptive, qualitative, or physiologic studies
•Level 6: Single descriptive, qualitative, or physiologic study
•Level 7 (weakest): Opinions of authorities and expert committees
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare, - correct answer-Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
is a rare, but life-threatening, idiosyncratic reaction to neuroleptic medications that is
characterized by fever, muscular rigidity, altered mental status, and autonomic dysfunction.
NMS often occurs shortly after the initiation of neuroleptic treatment, or after dose increases.
Wernicke's syndrome, - correct answer-Wernicke's syndrome, also known as Wernicke
encephalopathy, is a neurological disease characterized by the clinical triad of confusion, the
inability to coordinate voluntary movement (ataxia), and eye (ocular) abnormalities. Her
symptoms cannot be explained by Wernicke encephalopathy.
Korsakoff syndrome - correct answer-Korsakoff syndrome is a chronic memory disorder
caused by severe deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1). Korsakoff syndrome is most commonly
caused by alcohol misuse and is often, but not always, preceded by an episode of Wernicke
encephalopathy. Her symptoms cannot be explained by Korsakoff psychosis.
Metasynthesis - correct answer-a scientific study that analyzes a collection of qualitative
studies. These studies discover meaning by summarizing the results in a narrative format.
Ethical Principal Terms (Justice, Veracity, Respect, Fidelity) - correct answer-•Justice: Doing
what is fair
•Veracity: Telling the truth
•Respect: Treating everyone with equal dignity
•Fidelity: Being true and loyal
Inferential statistics - correct answer-numerical values that enable a researcher to draw
conclusions that extend beyond the immediate data alone. Examples include t-test, analysis
of variance, Pearson's r correlation, probability, and p-value.
Descriptive statistics - correct answer-are used to describe the basic features of the data in a
study. They are numerical values that summarize, organize and describe observations.
Examples include mean, standard deviation, and variance.
Three phases of a therapeutic relationship - correct answer-1.Introduction
2.Working
3.Termination
EPS Signs and Symptoms - correct answer-Affect motor function and muscle movement
•Akathisia: motor restlessness, inability to remain still, rocking, pacing, or constant motion of
a unilateral limb, subjective sense of restlessness, often mistaken for increasing anxiety
•Akinesia: absence of movement, difficulty initiating motion, subjective feeling of lack of
motivation to move, often mistaken for laziness or lack of interest
•Dystonia: muscle spasticity usually in the back or neck, subjectively painful, often mistaken
for agitation
•Pseudo-Parkinson's: shuffling gait, motor slowing, mask-like facial expression, pill-rolling;
tremors, muscle rigidity
•Tardive dyskinesia: involuntary abnormal muscle movement of the mouth, tongue, face, and
jaw that may progress to limbs, can be irreversible, can occur as an acute process at the
initiation of medications or as a chronic condition at any point during treatment
Progression of Alzheimer's - correct answer-The onset of symptoms in Alzheimer's disease
follows this progression: (1) mood changes, (2) cognitive impairment, (3) decline in
functional independence, (4) behavioral and motor symptoms. Mood changes are usually
manifested as apathy rather than depression and are resistant to antidepressant
medications but responsive to cholinesterase inhibitors
Computer Competence vs. Literacy - correct answer-Computer competency is the ability to
demonstrate proficiency in the use of software applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel,
and PowerPoint, and knowledge in computer terminology, hardware selection, and simple
maintenance functions.
, Computer literacy is the level of expertise and familiarity someone has with computers. It
generally refers to the ability to use an application rather than to write code. Individuals who
are very computer literate are called power users. Information literacy involves recognizing
when information is needed and being able to efficiently locate and use it. Information
competency is often used as a synonym for information literacy.
Counter-transference - correct answer-Countertransference represents the nurse
practitioner's emotional reaction to the patient based on his or her past experiences. Signs
that indicate the presence of countertransference include:
•Intense emotional reactions during the first encounter with the patient
•Recurrent anxiety or uneasiness while dealing with a patient
•Uncharacteristic carelessness when following up with a patient
•Difficulty empathizing
•Resistance to others treating the patient
•Preoccupation or dreaming about the patient
•Frequently running overtime or cutting time short with patient
•Depression during or after an interaction with a patient
Sources of Knowledge Strongest to Weakest - correct answer-•Level 1 (strongest):
Systematic review of randomized controlled trials or systematic review of nonrandomized
trials
•Level 2: Single randomized controlled trial or single nonrandomized trial
•Level 3: Systematic review of correlational or observational studies
•Level 4: Single correlational or observational study
•Level 5: Systematic review of descriptive, qualitative, or physiologic studies
•Level 6: Single descriptive, qualitative, or physiologic study
•Level 7 (weakest): Opinions of authorities and expert committees
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare, - correct answer-Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
is a rare, but life-threatening, idiosyncratic reaction to neuroleptic medications that is
characterized by fever, muscular rigidity, altered mental status, and autonomic dysfunction.
NMS often occurs shortly after the initiation of neuroleptic treatment, or after dose increases.
Wernicke's syndrome, - correct answer-Wernicke's syndrome, also known as Wernicke
encephalopathy, is a neurological disease characterized by the clinical triad of confusion, the
inability to coordinate voluntary movement (ataxia), and eye (ocular) abnormalities. Her
symptoms cannot be explained by Wernicke encephalopathy.
Korsakoff syndrome - correct answer-Korsakoff syndrome is a chronic memory disorder
caused by severe deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1). Korsakoff syndrome is most commonly
caused by alcohol misuse and is often, but not always, preceded by an episode of Wernicke
encephalopathy. Her symptoms cannot be explained by Korsakoff psychosis.
Metasynthesis - correct answer-a scientific study that analyzes a collection of qualitative
studies. These studies discover meaning by summarizing the results in a narrative format.
