Nu 664 Midterm UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
actions judged based on their inherent value regardless of their consequences is based on which
ethical decision-making approach? - CORRECT ANSWER deontological theory
brain plasticity, which refers to the brain's capacity to change in response to an event,
__________ - CORRECT ANSWER involves physical changes in the brain
Sx of anxiety and panic are associated with a low level of which neurotransmitter? - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER reticular activating system
the range of personal, social, economic, and environmental factors that influence health status are
known as which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER Determinants of health
the role of neurotransmitters in the central nervous system is to function as _______ -
CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER nucleus accumbens
what is the most effective strategy for a PMHNP to act as a change agent in mental health
policy? - CORRECT ANSWER serve on a legislative committee
what is the principle excitatory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system? - CORRECT
ANSWER Glutamate
what is the purpose of the American Nurses Association's Scope and Standards of Psychiatric
Mental Health Clinical Nursing Practice? - CORRECT ANSWER define the role and
action for the NP
Which of the following definitions of statutory law is correct? - 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER Amygdala
Which structure in the brain is responsible for temperature regulation, thirst, appetite, endocrine
control, and sleep and wakefulness? - CORRECT ANSWER Hypothalamus
True or False: Each state has its own Board of Registration for Nursing, but the federal agency
NONPF regulates the practice of PMHNPs - CORRECT ANSWER False
a biopsychosocial evaluation includes several steps and categories of information gathered
during the patient interview. It also includes assessment of which category?
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
actions judged based on their inherent value regardless of their consequences is based on which
ethical decision-making approach? - CORRECT ANSWER deontological theory
brain plasticity, which refers to the brain's capacity to change in response to an event,
__________ - CORRECT ANSWER involves physical changes in the brain
Sx of anxiety and panic are associated with a low level of which neurotransmitter? - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER reticular activating system
the range of personal, social, economic, and environmental factors that influence health status are
known as which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER Determinants of health
the role of neurotransmitters in the central nervous system is to function as _______ -
CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER nucleus accumbens
what is the most effective strategy for a PMHNP to act as a change agent in mental health
policy? - CORRECT ANSWER serve on a legislative committee
what is the principle excitatory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system? - CORRECT
ANSWER Glutamate
what is the purpose of the American Nurses Association's Scope and Standards of Psychiatric
Mental Health Clinical Nursing Practice? - CORRECT ANSWER define the role and
action for the NP
Which of the following definitions of statutory law is correct? - 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER Amygdala
Which structure in the brain is responsible for temperature regulation, thirst, appetite, endocrine
control, and sleep and wakefulness? - CORRECT ANSWER Hypothalamus
True or False: Each state has its own Board of Registration for Nursing, but the federal agency
NONPF regulates the practice of PMHNPs - CORRECT ANSWER False
a biopsychosocial evaluation includes several steps and categories of information gathered
during the patient interview. It also includes assessment of which category?
