NU 664 MIDTERMLATEST VERSION
actions judged based on their inherent value regardless of their
consequences is based on which ethical decision-making
approach? - ANSWER-deontological theory
brain plasticity, which refers to the brain's capacity to change in
response to an event, __________ - ANSWER-involves physical
changes in the brain
Sx of anxiety and panic are associated with a low level of which
neurotransmitter? - ANSWER-GABA
Current procedural terminology (CPT) is a code set by the
American Medical Association. What's its function?
-to describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic services
-to communicate uniform information about medical services
-describe services for billing - ANSWER-all of the above
the brain structure that is believed to have a gating/filtering
function and is the area of the brain through which all sensory
information passes en route to various cortical areas is what? -
ANSWER-reticular activating system
the range of personal, social, economic, and environmental
factors that influence health status are known as which of the
following? - ANSWER-Determinants of health
the role of neurotransmitters in the central nervous system is
to function as _______ - ANSWER-a communication medium
, the portion of the brain is implicated in addiction medicine. The
rewards pathway lights up in this area of the brain when
substances are abused. It is believed that long-term damage
from methamphetamine abuse can cause chronic feelings of
loss of interest, flat affect, and social isolation. - ANSWER-
nucleus accumbens
what is the most effective strategy for a PMHNP to act as a
change agent in mental health policy? - ANSWER-serve on a
legislative committee
what is the principle excitatory neurotransmitter in the central
nervous system? - ANSWER-Glutamate
what is the purpose of the American Nurses Association's
Scope and Standards of Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical
Nursing Practice? - ANSWER-define the role and action for the
NP
Which of the following definitions of statutory law is correct? -
ANSWER-Statutory law outlines the rules and regulations for
each state and may provide restrictions in practice unique to a
specific state.
Which of the following best describes population health? -
ANSWER-Linking outcomes to patterns of health determinants
Which of these brain structures puts emotional meaning on a
stimulus, forms emotional memories, and is involved with rage
and fear? - ANSWER-Amygdala
Which structure in the brain is responsible for temperature
regulation, thirst, appetite, endocrine control, and sleep and
wakefulness? - ANSWER-Hypothalamus
actions judged based on their inherent value regardless of their
consequences is based on which ethical decision-making
approach? - ANSWER-deontological theory
brain plasticity, which refers to the brain's capacity to change in
response to an event, __________ - ANSWER-involves physical
changes in the brain
Sx of anxiety and panic are associated with a low level of which
neurotransmitter? - ANSWER-GABA
Current procedural terminology (CPT) is a code set by the
American Medical Association. What's its function?
-to describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic services
-to communicate uniform information about medical services
-describe services for billing - ANSWER-all of the above
the brain structure that is believed to have a gating/filtering
function and is the area of the brain through which all sensory
information passes en route to various cortical areas is what? -
ANSWER-reticular activating system
the range of personal, social, economic, and environmental
factors that influence health status are known as which of the
following? - ANSWER-Determinants of health
the role of neurotransmitters in the central nervous system is
to function as _______ - ANSWER-a communication medium
, the portion of the brain is implicated in addiction medicine. The
rewards pathway lights up in this area of the brain when
substances are abused. It is believed that long-term damage
from methamphetamine abuse can cause chronic feelings of
loss of interest, flat affect, and social isolation. - ANSWER-
nucleus accumbens
what is the most effective strategy for a PMHNP to act as a
change agent in mental health policy? - ANSWER-serve on a
legislative committee
what is the principle excitatory neurotransmitter in the central
nervous system? - ANSWER-Glutamate
what is the purpose of the American Nurses Association's
Scope and Standards of Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical
Nursing Practice? - ANSWER-define the role and action for the
NP
Which of the following definitions of statutory law is correct? -
ANSWER-Statutory law outlines the rules and regulations for
each state and may provide restrictions in practice unique to a
specific state.
Which of the following best describes population health? -
ANSWER-Linking outcomes to patterns of health determinants
Which of these brain structures puts emotional meaning on a
stimulus, forms emotional memories, and is involved with rage
and fear? - ANSWER-Amygdala
Which structure in the brain is responsible for temperature
regulation, thirst, appetite, endocrine control, and sleep and
wakefulness? - ANSWER-Hypothalamus
