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FINAL EXAMINATION PAPER dd dd




ANCC PMHNP CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS ANSWERS
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STUDENT NAME: ________________________________
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COURSE: PMHNP ANCC Review Questions dd dd dd dd TIME: _____________ dd




EXAM CODE: ANCC PMHNP CERTIFICATION EXAM QUE
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STIONS ANSWERS-101 dd




EXAM INSTRUCTIONS: dd



1. Print your full name and date clearly in the header above.
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2. This exam booklet contains both Test Questions (Part I) and Verified Solutions (Part II).
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3. Answer all multiple-choice questions clearly. Double-check your work.
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4. Do not break the seal or open this booklet until instructed to do so by the proctor.
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Q1. Term
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Q2. The purpose of the American Nurses Association's Psychiatric-
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Mental Health Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice is to
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a. Define the role and actions for the NP
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b. Establish the legal authority for the prescription of psychotropic medications
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c. Define the legal statutes of the role of the PMHNP
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d. Define the differences between the physician role and the NP role
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[Verified Solution]: A. The ANAs Psych- dd dddd dd dd dd



Mental Health Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice defines the role and actions of the nurse practiti
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oner.




Q3. D. Information reduces incidence of disease.
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[Verified Solution]: Primary prevention care practices are an essential aspect of the PMHNP role. Whi
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ch of the following is the best example of a primary prevention care strategy for community behavioral
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health?
a. Aftercare program for chronically mentally ill clients recently discharged from the hospital
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b. Court-ordered counseling for abusive parents
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c. 24-hour crisis hotlines
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d. Parenting skills classes for pregnant adolescents
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Q4. In forming a therapeutic relationship with clients, the PMHNP must consider developing
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many characteristics that are known to be helpful in relationship-
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, building. Which of the following is an essential part of building a therapeutic relationship?
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a. Collecting a family history
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b. Like-mindedness
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c. Authenticity
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d. Accuracy in assessment
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[Verified Solution]: C. Authenticity. Being genuine, honest, and respectful are essential elements in est
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ablishing a working relationship with any client. Like-
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mindedness is not a part of the therapeutic relationship. Although an important aspect of the PMHNP ro
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le, collecting a family history and accuracy in assessment does not in and of itself facilitate relationship
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building.




Q5. According to the DSM-5, which of the following is true? (Ch. 3)
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a. A mental disorder is equivalent to the need for treatment.
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b. Diagnostic criteria are used to inform clinical judgment.
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c. Socially deviant behavior is considered a mental disorder.
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d. A culturally expected response to a stressor is not a mental disorder.
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[Verified Solution]: D. All DSM- dd dddd dd dd



5 disorders need to be made taking a person's culture into account. A cultural expression of a response t
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o grief, loss, or stress is not considered a DSM-5 diagnosis.
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Q6. A client is displaying low self-esteem, poor self-control, self-
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doubt, and a high level of dependency. These behaviors indicate developmental failure of whic
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h of the following stages of development:
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a. Infancy
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b. Early childhood
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c. Late childhood
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d. School age
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[Verified Solution]: B. These signs indicate developmental failure of early childhood.
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Q7. An example of a mature, healthy defense mechanism is
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a. Denial
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b. Rationalization
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c. Repression
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d. Suppression
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[Verified Solution]: D. Suppression is the only defense mechanism listed in which the client channels
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conflicting energies into growth-promoting activities.
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Q8. Mr. Johnson is a 54-year-
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old client you have been seeing for several weeks in therapy. While discussing his current conc
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erns of marital stress, he lies on the floor and assumes the fetal position. This is most likely an
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