NR548 Week 1: Scope of Psychiatric
Mental Health Nursing Practice
Advanced Practice Competencies
Questions and Answers Best rated A+
Guaranteed Success Latest Update
How should the nurse respond to the discovery of human trafficking in his or her
practice? - CORRECT ANSWER-Explore: ANA Code of Ethics: Provision 8Nurses must
"bring attention to human rights violations in all settings and contexts. . . . The nursing
profession must respond when these violations are encountered" (ANA, 2015b, p. 33).
Psychiatric-mental health nursing employs the art and science of nursing - CORRECT
ANSWER-to promote mental health and address mental disorders, behavioral issues,
and comorbid conditions across the lifespan
PMHNP & PMH CNS - CORRECT ANSWER-are considered PMH APRNs. Their roles
are essentially synonymous in purpose, essential functions, settings, and qualifications.
Both APRN roles have essential roles in integrating physical and mental health needs;
and both APRNS work in inpatient and outpatient settings. The promotion of mental
health in society is a crucial element of the PMH-APRN role, as is collaboration with and
referral to other health professionals as appropriate.
(LACE) - CORRECT ANSWER-Consensus Model for APRN Regulation has provided
recommendations for licensure, accreditation, certification, and education (LACE)
pertaining to all APRN practice. PMHNP certification exam criteria is set by the
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
APRN Recommendations
Pyramid - CORRECT ANSWER-Pyramid (Top to bottom)
Specialty
Population foci
Role
APRN
Graduate Core
What does the competency about "anticipatory guidance" mean? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Explore: ANA Standards and Scope: Standard 5B: Health Teaching &
PromotionAn educated professional nurse is aware of normal developmental and
situational threats to wellness and can educate healthcare consumers to avoid them.
, Example: Moving a toddler from a crib to a bed can prevent injury associated with
climbing out of the crib at that developmental age (ANA, 2015a, p. 65).
What do the Standards explain the art of nursing is based on? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Explore: ANA Standards and Scope: Scope of Nursing PracticeThe art of nursing is
based on caring and respect for human dignity (ANA, 2015a, p. 11).
What is the fundamental principle of and attitude that the professional nurse must have
as outlined in Provision 1? - CORRECT ANSWER-Explore: ANA Code of Ethics:
Provision 1Provision 1 explains, "the nurse practices with compassion and respect for
the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person" (ANA, 2015b, p. 1).
Professional Certification - CORRECT ANSWER-Regulation through education,
accreditation, certification, licensure in role and population
(APRN, Role, and Population foci)
Competencies - CORRECT ANSWER-[Specialty] American Psychiatric Nurses
Association - Professional Organization
[Population foci] Individuals, families, groups with psychiatric-mental health problems
[Role] Nurse Practitioner (NP), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Certified
Nurse Midwife (CNM), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Core competencies in
population context
[APRN] 3 Ps (Advanced - Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Health Assessment)
[Graduate Core]
2021 American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Master's Essentials
American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA, 2020) and ANCC (2019)
recommendations - CORRECT ANSWER-One entry educational focus: PMHNP with
preparation across the lifespan, addressing mental health promotion and mental illness
diagnosis and treatment.
American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA, 2020) and ANCC (2019)
recommendations - CORRECT ANSWER-Currently licensed and certified PMHNPs
who demonstrate competency by continuing re-certification are permitted to continue
practicing under their current license and certification.
American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA, 2020) and ANCC (2019)
recommendations - CORRECT ANSWER-Didactic curriculum content to address
assessment and diagnosis, age-specific interventions, and mental health needs and
issues across the lifespan, including includes the three Ps (pathophysiology,
pharmacology, and physical assessment) and PMHNP-specific content, including
psychotherapeutic modalities (the fourth P).
Mental Health Nursing Practice
Advanced Practice Competencies
Questions and Answers Best rated A+
Guaranteed Success Latest Update
How should the nurse respond to the discovery of human trafficking in his or her
practice? - CORRECT ANSWER-Explore: ANA Code of Ethics: Provision 8Nurses must
"bring attention to human rights violations in all settings and contexts. . . . The nursing
profession must respond when these violations are encountered" (ANA, 2015b, p. 33).
Psychiatric-mental health nursing employs the art and science of nursing - CORRECT
ANSWER-to promote mental health and address mental disorders, behavioral issues,
and comorbid conditions across the lifespan
PMHNP & PMH CNS - CORRECT ANSWER-are considered PMH APRNs. Their roles
are essentially synonymous in purpose, essential functions, settings, and qualifications.
Both APRN roles have essential roles in integrating physical and mental health needs;
and both APRNS work in inpatient and outpatient settings. The promotion of mental
health in society is a crucial element of the PMH-APRN role, as is collaboration with and
referral to other health professionals as appropriate.
(LACE) - CORRECT ANSWER-Consensus Model for APRN Regulation has provided
recommendations for licensure, accreditation, certification, and education (LACE)
pertaining to all APRN practice. PMHNP certification exam criteria is set by the
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
APRN Recommendations
Pyramid - CORRECT ANSWER-Pyramid (Top to bottom)
Specialty
Population foci
Role
APRN
Graduate Core
What does the competency about "anticipatory guidance" mean? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Explore: ANA Standards and Scope: Standard 5B: Health Teaching &
PromotionAn educated professional nurse is aware of normal developmental and
situational threats to wellness and can educate healthcare consumers to avoid them.
, Example: Moving a toddler from a crib to a bed can prevent injury associated with
climbing out of the crib at that developmental age (ANA, 2015a, p. 65).
What do the Standards explain the art of nursing is based on? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Explore: ANA Standards and Scope: Scope of Nursing PracticeThe art of nursing is
based on caring and respect for human dignity (ANA, 2015a, p. 11).
What is the fundamental principle of and attitude that the professional nurse must have
as outlined in Provision 1? - CORRECT ANSWER-Explore: ANA Code of Ethics:
Provision 1Provision 1 explains, "the nurse practices with compassion and respect for
the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person" (ANA, 2015b, p. 1).
Professional Certification - CORRECT ANSWER-Regulation through education,
accreditation, certification, licensure in role and population
(APRN, Role, and Population foci)
Competencies - CORRECT ANSWER-[Specialty] American Psychiatric Nurses
Association - Professional Organization
[Population foci] Individuals, families, groups with psychiatric-mental health problems
[Role] Nurse Practitioner (NP), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Certified
Nurse Midwife (CNM), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Core competencies in
population context
[APRN] 3 Ps (Advanced - Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Health Assessment)
[Graduate Core]
2021 American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Master's Essentials
American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA, 2020) and ANCC (2019)
recommendations - CORRECT ANSWER-One entry educational focus: PMHNP with
preparation across the lifespan, addressing mental health promotion and mental illness
diagnosis and treatment.
American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA, 2020) and ANCC (2019)
recommendations - CORRECT ANSWER-Currently licensed and certified PMHNPs
who demonstrate competency by continuing re-certification are permitted to continue
practicing under their current license and certification.
American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA, 2020) and ANCC (2019)
recommendations - CORRECT ANSWER-Didactic curriculum content to address
assessment and diagnosis, age-specific interventions, and mental health needs and
issues across the lifespan, including includes the three Ps (pathophysiology,
pharmacology, and physical assessment) and PMHNP-specific content, including
psychotherapeutic modalities (the fourth P).
