PRACTICE PMHNP WITH FREQUENTLY
TESTED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS || 2026 PMHNP GRADED A+
what is the primary goal of the AMA's scope of practice
partnership initiative? Correct Answer to limit patients' choice of
which health care provider they can see for treatment
as a nurse practitioner you are expected to be competent in what
areas? Correct Answer policy, practice inquiry, and technology
and information literacy
what term describes a digital version of a patient's medical file?
Correct Answer electronic health record
what term describes the death rate for a given population?
Correct Answer mortality rate
what action takes place during the working phase of a therapeutic
relationship? Correct Answer clarifying patient expectations and
mutually identifying goals
,at what age would you expect a child to sit alone with good
coordination, imitate scribble, develop mild separation anxiety,
and respond to social play such as peek-a-boo? Correct Answer
40 weeks or about 8 months old
physical exam findings of Rett syndrome include what? Correct
Answer seizures, irregular respirations, and scoliosis
what endocrine findings are suggestive of alcohol dependency?
Correct Answer testicular atrophy, sexual dysfunction, and
gynecomastia
what term describes a scientific study that gathers multiple
studies and analyzes them to draw a larger conclusion? Correct
Answer systematic review
borderline personality disorder falls under which cluster of
personality disorder traits? Correct Answer B
a 36 year old caucasian male arrives for his usual monthly
medication appointment. diagnosed with schizophrenia & has
been stabilized on haldol for 9 years. today he states he has an
inner feeling of restlessness & inability to remain still. what type of
E.P.S is suspected? Correct Answer akathisia
which part of medicare provides optional coverage for
beneficiaries? Correct Answer part c
,the cerebrum contains all of the following areas of the brain
except one. cerebral cortex, brainstem, limbic system, or
hypothalamus Correct Answer brainstem
in a family systems context, what is the definition of
morphogenesis? Correct Answer a family's tendency to adapt to
change when changes are necessary.
how does the body remove both serotonin and norepinephrine
from the synaptic cleft? Correct Answer an active re-uptake
process
a 53 year old menopausal woman presents with complaints of
anhedonia, depressed mood, & vasomotor symptoms. what
medication effectively treats both vasomotor symptoms and
depression? Correct Answer desvenlafaxine/pristiq
it is an S.N.R.I.
which personality disorder is most likely to have fantasies of
success? Correct Answer narcissistic
who should receive a shingles vaccine? Correct Answer anyone
over the age of 60 who has had chickenpox
, some states use the umbrella term advanced practice nurse to
refer to all of the following except which one? nurse anesthetists,
certified nurse midwife, mid-level providers, or nurse practitioners
Correct Answer mid-level providers
eating disorders are characterized by what? Correct Answer
disordered patterns of eating, accompanied by distress,
disparagement, preoccupation, & a distorted perception of one's
body shape
the federal government offered financial awards to encourage
hospitals to implement meaningful use. the financial awards are
tied to specific objectives related to the effective use of electronic
health records. give 3 examples of this. Correct Answer 1.
electronic prescribing
2. electronic medication interaction checks
3. computerized provider order entry
for an act to be considered criminal, it must have 2 components:
actus reus & mens rea. what is actus reus? Correct Answer
voluntary conduct
which complementary & alternative medicine technique is based
on manipulating the flow of energy throughout the body? Correct
Answer acupuncture
TESTED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS || 2026 PMHNP GRADED A+
what is the primary goal of the AMA's scope of practice
partnership initiative? Correct Answer to limit patients' choice of
which health care provider they can see for treatment
as a nurse practitioner you are expected to be competent in what
areas? Correct Answer policy, practice inquiry, and technology
and information literacy
what term describes a digital version of a patient's medical file?
Correct Answer electronic health record
what term describes the death rate for a given population?
Correct Answer mortality rate
what action takes place during the working phase of a therapeutic
relationship? Correct Answer clarifying patient expectations and
mutually identifying goals
,at what age would you expect a child to sit alone with good
coordination, imitate scribble, develop mild separation anxiety,
and respond to social play such as peek-a-boo? Correct Answer
40 weeks or about 8 months old
physical exam findings of Rett syndrome include what? Correct
Answer seizures, irregular respirations, and scoliosis
what endocrine findings are suggestive of alcohol dependency?
Correct Answer testicular atrophy, sexual dysfunction, and
gynecomastia
what term describes a scientific study that gathers multiple
studies and analyzes them to draw a larger conclusion? Correct
Answer systematic review
borderline personality disorder falls under which cluster of
personality disorder traits? Correct Answer B
a 36 year old caucasian male arrives for his usual monthly
medication appointment. diagnosed with schizophrenia & has
been stabilized on haldol for 9 years. today he states he has an
inner feeling of restlessness & inability to remain still. what type of
E.P.S is suspected? Correct Answer akathisia
which part of medicare provides optional coverage for
beneficiaries? Correct Answer part c
,the cerebrum contains all of the following areas of the brain
except one. cerebral cortex, brainstem, limbic system, or
hypothalamus Correct Answer brainstem
in a family systems context, what is the definition of
morphogenesis? Correct Answer a family's tendency to adapt to
change when changes are necessary.
how does the body remove both serotonin and norepinephrine
from the synaptic cleft? Correct Answer an active re-uptake
process
a 53 year old menopausal woman presents with complaints of
anhedonia, depressed mood, & vasomotor symptoms. what
medication effectively treats both vasomotor symptoms and
depression? Correct Answer desvenlafaxine/pristiq
it is an S.N.R.I.
which personality disorder is most likely to have fantasies of
success? Correct Answer narcissistic
who should receive a shingles vaccine? Correct Answer anyone
over the age of 60 who has had chickenpox
, some states use the umbrella term advanced practice nurse to
refer to all of the following except which one? nurse anesthetists,
certified nurse midwife, mid-level providers, or nurse practitioners
Correct Answer mid-level providers
eating disorders are characterized by what? Correct Answer
disordered patterns of eating, accompanied by distress,
disparagement, preoccupation, & a distorted perception of one's
body shape
the federal government offered financial awards to encourage
hospitals to implement meaningful use. the financial awards are
tied to specific objectives related to the effective use of electronic
health records. give 3 examples of this. Correct Answer 1.
electronic prescribing
2. electronic medication interaction checks
3. computerized provider order entry
for an act to be considered criminal, it must have 2 components:
actus reus & mens rea. what is actus reus? Correct Answer
voluntary conduct
which complementary & alternative medicine technique is based
on manipulating the flow of energy throughout the body? Correct
Answer acupuncture
