Health Exam Prep
OVERVIEW
• Exam Overview
• Exam Preparation
• Exam Day
, Psychiatric-Mental Health Exam Prep | Utilize the Exam Checklist
NOTES UTILIZE THE EXAM CHECKLIST
Regularly refer to the exam checklist provided at the conclusion of each chapter.
Supplement your understanding by consulting clinical guidelines
references for further information and context.
NP CONTENT DOMAINS
Each question in the course is marked with an icon to indicate the NP Content Domain. Use these
icons to identify content domains where you may need to improve your knowledge.
Assessment Domain Planning Domain
• Subjective information • Create patient-centered plan of care
$ HPI, ROS, past medical history, etc. • Immediate referrals and consultations
• Objective information • Initiate pharmacologic and
$ Physical exam nonpharmacologic therapies
• Diagnostic and Screening Tests • Education, counseling, and health promotion
$ Order, perform, and interpret
Evaluation Domain
Diagnosis Domain
• Evaluate effectiveness of plan of care
• Formulate and prioritize differential • Identify barriers to care
diagnoses • Modify plan of care as needed
• Recognize urgent and emergent conditions • Additional referral or consultation
• Establish a confirmatory diagnosis • Monitor ongoing response to treatment
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