NR 548 EXAM 3 | COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHIATRIC
ASSESSMENT & MENTAL HEALTH NURSING STUDY
GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026/2027
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Definition
A good, concise treatment plan should include the following:
Any diagnostic testing planned (ie, neuropsychological testing,
laboratory tests)
Plans for medication, if you can prescribe
Plans for therapy, if needed
Referrals to other health care practitioners, if applicable
When you plan to see your patient again
Give this one a go later!
Informed Consent Patient Education
Treatment Plan All Answer Is Correct.
, Don't know?
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Definition
refers to the flow of thought (coherent vs incoherent)
Give this one a go later!
Thought Content Memory
Flight Of Ideas Thought Process
Don't know?
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Definition
- High stress and anxiety impair memory. You might want to wait until
an agitated patient calms down before talking to them about their
treatment.
- People recall information best if they think it is of high importance—
and the corollary of this is that most people view their diagnosis as
highly important and will more likely remember that than discussion of
treatment options.
- The first things out of your mouth are better remembered, so start
your psychoeducation with what you think is the most important stuff.
, - Specifics are remembered better than general statements
- Simple language is recalled better than complex language.
- Use the "Tell-Ask-Tell" method to assess whether patients retained
information and to reinforce the education.
- Written instructions are better remembered than verbal instruction. I
recommend keeping a notebook with you and writing down any
important instructions as you are saying them, and handing your
patients those instructions to bring home with them.
Give this one a go later!
Every write-up represents a
Essential Concepts to Educating Your
balancing act among three
Patient
objectives:
GENERAL TIPS TO HELP
Appropriateness of Affect PATIENTS REMEMBER WHAT
YOU SAY
Don't know?
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Definition
Screening for suicidal and homicidal ideations is an ethical obligation
of the PMHNP and is essential for protecting oneself, the client, and
the public.
ASSESSMENT & MENTAL HEALTH NURSING STUDY
GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026/2027
1 of 47
Definition
A good, concise treatment plan should include the following:
Any diagnostic testing planned (ie, neuropsychological testing,
laboratory tests)
Plans for medication, if you can prescribe
Plans for therapy, if needed
Referrals to other health care practitioners, if applicable
When you plan to see your patient again
Give this one a go later!
Informed Consent Patient Education
Treatment Plan All Answer Is Correct.
, Don't know?
2 of 47
Definition
refers to the flow of thought (coherent vs incoherent)
Give this one a go later!
Thought Content Memory
Flight Of Ideas Thought Process
Don't know?
3 of 47
Definition
- High stress and anxiety impair memory. You might want to wait until
an agitated patient calms down before talking to them about their
treatment.
- People recall information best if they think it is of high importance—
and the corollary of this is that most people view their diagnosis as
highly important and will more likely remember that than discussion of
treatment options.
- The first things out of your mouth are better remembered, so start
your psychoeducation with what you think is the most important stuff.
, - Specifics are remembered better than general statements
- Simple language is recalled better than complex language.
- Use the "Tell-Ask-Tell" method to assess whether patients retained
information and to reinforce the education.
- Written instructions are better remembered than verbal instruction. I
recommend keeping a notebook with you and writing down any
important instructions as you are saying them, and handing your
patients those instructions to bring home with them.
Give this one a go later!
Every write-up represents a
Essential Concepts to Educating Your
balancing act among three
Patient
objectives:
GENERAL TIPS TO HELP
Appropriateness of Affect PATIENTS REMEMBER WHAT
YOU SAY
Don't know?
4 of 47
Definition
Screening for suicidal and homicidal ideations is an ethical obligation
of the PMHNP and is essential for protecting oneself, the client, and
the public.
