NR548 WEEK 1: SCOPE OF PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING PRACTICE
ADVANCED PRACTICE COMPETENCIES QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS BEST
RATED A+ GUARANTEED SUCCESS LATEST UPDATE 2026
What does the competency about "anticipatory guidance" mean? - DETAILED 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? - DETAILED 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? - DETAILED 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).
How should the nurse respond to the discovery of human trafficking in his or her practice? -
DETAILED 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 - DETAILED
ANSWERto promote mental health and address mental disorders, behavioral issues, and
comorbid conditions across the lifespan
PMHNP & PMH CNS - DETAILED 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) - DETAILED 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 - DETAILED ANSWER-Pyramid (Top to bottom)
Specialty
Population foci
Role
APRN
Graduate Core
Professional Certification - DETAILED ANSWER-Regulation through education, accreditation,
certification, licensure in role and population
(APRN, Role, and Population foci)
, Competencies - DETAILED 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 -
DETAILED 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 -
DETAILED 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 -
DETAILED 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).
American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA, 2020) and ANCC (2019) recommendations -
DETAILED ANSWER-During supervised practice, students provide psychiatric mental health
services across the lifespan, including:
Clinical experience in various settings encouraged to promote integrated and collaborative
healthcare.
ADVANCED PRACTICE COMPETENCIES QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS BEST
RATED A+ GUARANTEED SUCCESS LATEST UPDATE 2026
What does the competency about "anticipatory guidance" mean? - DETAILED 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? - DETAILED 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? - DETAILED 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).
How should the nurse respond to the discovery of human trafficking in his or her practice? -
DETAILED 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 - DETAILED
ANSWERto promote mental health and address mental disorders, behavioral issues, and
comorbid conditions across the lifespan
PMHNP & PMH CNS - DETAILED 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) - DETAILED 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 - DETAILED ANSWER-Pyramid (Top to bottom)
Specialty
Population foci
Role
APRN
Graduate Core
Professional Certification - DETAILED ANSWER-Regulation through education, accreditation,
certification, licensure in role and population
(APRN, Role, and Population foci)
, Competencies - DETAILED 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 -
DETAILED 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 -
DETAILED 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 -
DETAILED 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).
American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA, 2020) and ANCC (2019) recommendations -
DETAILED ANSWER-During supervised practice, students provide psychiatric mental health
services across the lifespan, including:
Clinical experience in various settings encouraged to promote integrated and collaborative
healthcare.
