NU 673 MIDTERM EXAM PREP STUDY GUIDE
2026 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ PMHNP scope of Practice. Answer:
◉ Psychiatric H& P components. Answer: Onset
duration
characteristics
associated aggravating factors
relieving factors
treatment and summary.
◉ Psychiatric Assessment. Answer: establish therapeutic
relationship of acceptance empathy professionalism respect gather
data review the purpose consider safety issues communication skills
screening tools developmental assessment differential diagnosis
assess precipitating events stressors biological social psychological
develop a treatment plan that safe based on evidence and culture
competent must instill hope to decrease anxiety provide education
and follow up labs and referrals to neuropsych testing therapy
education psychotropic meds reassurance follow up plan.
,◉ objective MSE scales in which examiner rates patient. Answer:
cooperative conversate without acute distress orientation dress for
agencies than cycle motor activity iContact euthymic affect fall even
congruent with reported mood of speech is spontaneous normal
rate appropriate volume and tone with no problems expressing self
thought content is normal elicited content denies suicide denies
homicidal process appears linear coherent goal directed cognition
appears grossly intact with appropriate attention span and
concentration and average fund of knowledge judgment appears fair
insight appears fair the patient is able to articulate needs is
motivated for compliance adherence to medication regime is willing
and able to participate with treatment disposition and discharge
planning.
◉ Psychiatric Interview. Answer: the most important element in the
evaluation and care of persons with mental illness
◉ Psychiatric H&P. Answer:
◉ psychiatric goals. Answer:
◉ psychiatric treatment. Answer:
◉ PMHNP mental health Anxiety assessment tools. Answer: GAD-7:
5-9 mild,
, 10-14 mod,
15-21 severe
HAM- A:
14-17 mild,
18-24 mod,
25-30 severe
◉ PMHNP depression rating tool. Answer: HAM-D:
0-7 norm,
8-13 mild,
14-18 mod,
19-22 sv,
23 severly severe
PQH-9:
1-4 min,
5-9 mild,
10-14 mod,
15-19 sev mod, >20 sv
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
2026 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ PMHNP scope of Practice. Answer:
◉ Psychiatric H& P components. Answer: Onset
duration
characteristics
associated aggravating factors
relieving factors
treatment and summary.
◉ Psychiatric Assessment. Answer: establish therapeutic
relationship of acceptance empathy professionalism respect gather
data review the purpose consider safety issues communication skills
screening tools developmental assessment differential diagnosis
assess precipitating events stressors biological social psychological
develop a treatment plan that safe based on evidence and culture
competent must instill hope to decrease anxiety provide education
and follow up labs and referrals to neuropsych testing therapy
education psychotropic meds reassurance follow up plan.
,◉ objective MSE scales in which examiner rates patient. Answer:
cooperative conversate without acute distress orientation dress for
agencies than cycle motor activity iContact euthymic affect fall even
congruent with reported mood of speech is spontaneous normal
rate appropriate volume and tone with no problems expressing self
thought content is normal elicited content denies suicide denies
homicidal process appears linear coherent goal directed cognition
appears grossly intact with appropriate attention span and
concentration and average fund of knowledge judgment appears fair
insight appears fair the patient is able to articulate needs is
motivated for compliance adherence to medication regime is willing
and able to participate with treatment disposition and discharge
planning.
◉ Psychiatric Interview. Answer: the most important element in the
evaluation and care of persons with mental illness
◉ Psychiatric H&P. Answer:
◉ psychiatric goals. Answer:
◉ psychiatric treatment. Answer:
◉ PMHNP mental health Anxiety assessment tools. Answer: GAD-7:
5-9 mild,
, 10-14 mod,
15-21 severe
HAM- A:
14-17 mild,
18-24 mod,
25-30 severe
◉ PMHNP depression rating tool. Answer: HAM-D:
0-7 norm,
8-13 mild,
14-18 mod,
19-22 sv,
23 severly severe
PQH-9:
1-4 min,
5-9 mild,
10-14 mod,
15-19 sev mod, >20 sv
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
