NR 548 WEEK 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025/2026 A+ GRADED 100%
VERIFIED.
What does the competency about "anticipatory guidance" mean? - ANS--Standard 5B: Health
Teaching & Promotion
-An educated professional nurse is aware of normal developmental and situational threats to
wellness and can educate healthcare consumers to avoid them.
Ex: Moving a toddler from a crib to a bed can prevent injury associated with climbing out of the
crib at that developmental age
What do the standards explain the art of nursing is based on? - ANS--Scope of Nursing
Practice
-Based on caring and respect for human dignity
What is the fundamental principle of and attitude that the professional nurse must have as
outlined in provision 1? - ANS--The nurse practices with compassion and respect for the
inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person
How should the nurse respond to the discovery of human trafficking in his or her practice? -
ANS--Code of Ethics: Provision 8
-Nurses must "bring attention to human rights violations in all settings and context"
What is the focus of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing? - ANS-Promotes integrated and
comprehensive health and wellness through prevention and education, as well as assessment,
diagnosis, care, and treatment of a full range of PMH disorders, including Substance Use
Disorders, across the life span.
What is the role of PMHNPs and PMH clinical nurse specialists? - ANS-Both PMHNPs and
PMH clinical nurse specialists are considered PMH APRNs. Their roles are synonymous in
purpose, functions, settings, and qualifications. They have essential roles in integrating physical
and mental health needs, and they work in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
, What are some elements of the role of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses? - ANS-Promotion of
mental health in society and collaboration with and referral to other health professionals are key
elements of the role.
Key roles of PMHNP - ANS--Provision of psychotherapy
-Provision of psychopharmacological interventions
-Provision of clinical supervision
Consensus Model for APRN Regulation - ANS--Provides recommendations for licensure,
accreditation, certification, and education pertaining to all APRN practice
-PMHNP certification exam criteria set by ANCC
What are some consequences of mental illness according to ODPHP? - ANS-Neuropsychiatric
disorders are among the leading causes of disability, disease burden, premature mortality, and
suicide worldwide.
How do mental health disorders impact individuals, families, and society? - ANS-Mental health
disorders impose a significant burden on individuals, families, and society.
What percentage of adults with mental illness receive treatment? - ANS-Only 10.3% of adults
with mental illness receive treatment.
What is recognized as a need by mental health professionals for the mental health system? -
ANS-Mental health professionals recognize the need for a recovery-oriented mental health
system.
What role can PMHNPs play in advocating for change in mental health? - ANS-PMHNPs may
serve as leaders in their organization and community to advocate for change in mental health.
Prevalence - ANS--1 in 5 US adults experience MI
-17% of youth (6-17 years) experience MH disorder
-1 in 20 US adults experience SMI
Life expectancy - ANS--People with PMH conditions have higher rates of preventable chronic
illness and decreased life expectancy (approximately 20-year shorter life span)
-Decreased life expectancy impacted by increased risk for suicide & deaths r/t drug OD
How does mental illness relate to substance use? - ANS-People with mental illness use
alcohol/drugs/tobacco at higher rates
ANSWERS 2025/2026 A+ GRADED 100%
VERIFIED.
What does the competency about "anticipatory guidance" mean? - ANS--Standard 5B: Health
Teaching & Promotion
-An educated professional nurse is aware of normal developmental and situational threats to
wellness and can educate healthcare consumers to avoid them.
Ex: Moving a toddler from a crib to a bed can prevent injury associated with climbing out of the
crib at that developmental age
What do the standards explain the art of nursing is based on? - ANS--Scope of Nursing
Practice
-Based on caring and respect for human dignity
What is the fundamental principle of and attitude that the professional nurse must have as
outlined in provision 1? - ANS--The nurse practices with compassion and respect for the
inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person
How should the nurse respond to the discovery of human trafficking in his or her practice? -
ANS--Code of Ethics: Provision 8
-Nurses must "bring attention to human rights violations in all settings and context"
What is the focus of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing? - ANS-Promotes integrated and
comprehensive health and wellness through prevention and education, as well as assessment,
diagnosis, care, and treatment of a full range of PMH disorders, including Substance Use
Disorders, across the life span.
What is the role of PMHNPs and PMH clinical nurse specialists? - ANS-Both PMHNPs and
PMH clinical nurse specialists are considered PMH APRNs. Their roles are synonymous in
purpose, functions, settings, and qualifications. They have essential roles in integrating physical
and mental health needs, and they work in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
, What are some elements of the role of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses? - ANS-Promotion of
mental health in society and collaboration with and referral to other health professionals are key
elements of the role.
Key roles of PMHNP - ANS--Provision of psychotherapy
-Provision of psychopharmacological interventions
-Provision of clinical supervision
Consensus Model for APRN Regulation - ANS--Provides recommendations for licensure,
accreditation, certification, and education pertaining to all APRN practice
-PMHNP certification exam criteria set by ANCC
What are some consequences of mental illness according to ODPHP? - ANS-Neuropsychiatric
disorders are among the leading causes of disability, disease burden, premature mortality, and
suicide worldwide.
How do mental health disorders impact individuals, families, and society? - ANS-Mental health
disorders impose a significant burden on individuals, families, and society.
What percentage of adults with mental illness receive treatment? - ANS-Only 10.3% of adults
with mental illness receive treatment.
What is recognized as a need by mental health professionals for the mental health system? -
ANS-Mental health professionals recognize the need for a recovery-oriented mental health
system.
What role can PMHNPs play in advocating for change in mental health? - ANS-PMHNPs may
serve as leaders in their organization and community to advocate for change in mental health.
Prevalence - ANS--1 in 5 US adults experience MI
-17% of youth (6-17 years) experience MH disorder
-1 in 20 US adults experience SMI
Life expectancy - ANS--People with PMH conditions have higher rates of preventable chronic
illness and decreased life expectancy (approximately 20-year shorter life span)
-Decreased life expectancy impacted by increased risk for suicide & deaths r/t drug OD
How does mental illness relate to substance use? - ANS-People with mental illness use
alcohol/drugs/tobacco at higher rates
