PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENT FOR THE PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH
NURSE PRACTITIONER REVIEW WEEK 3&4QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT VERIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
WEEK4
What are some roles involved in interprofessional education? - ANSWER-Modeling expert practice,
mentoring RNs and other colleagues, and participating in teams that promote interprofessional
education, role development, advanced nursing practice, and healthcare
What is the role of evidence-based practice in nursing? - ANSWER-Contribute to nursing
knowledge by conducting, appraising, or synthesizing research to improve healthcare practice
How does evidence-based practice promote research and clinical inquiry? - ANSWER-Promote
research and clinical inquiry, including dissemination of research findings and integration of current
evidence into practice
How can one improve the quality of practice? - ANSWER-Obtain and maintain professional
certification at advanced level
What is one way to evaluate the practice environment? - ANSWER-Evaluate practice environment
in relation to existing evidence
What is another way to improve the quality of practice? - ANSWER-Design quality improvement
initiatives
How can one identify opportunities for research use? - ANSWER-Identify opportunities for
generation or use of research
What does professional practice evaluation involve? - ANSWER-Formally seeking feedback
regarding practice from healthcare consumers, colleagues, peers, and others
Why is reflection important in professional practice evaluation? - ANSWER-To reflect on and
evaluate practice and role performance to model self-improvement
,How can organizational and community resources be utilized in healthcare? - ANSWER-To create
innovative, interprofessional plans of care that address healthcare consumers' concerns.
What do evaluation strategies in healthcare resource utilization demonstrate? - ANSWER-Quality,
cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit, and efficiency.
Why is it important to build collaborative relationships in healthcare resource utilization? -
ANSWER-To identify and meet resource needs effectively.
What does environmental health involve? - ANSWER-Analyzing the impact of social, political, and
economic influences on environment and human health exposures
How can partnerships promote sustainable environmental health policies? - ANSWER-By creating
partnerships that promote sustainable environmental health policies
How should the nurse respond to the discovery of human trafficking in his or her practice? -
ANSWER--Code of Ethics: Provision 8
-Nurses must "bring attention to human rights violations in all settings and context"
What is the focus of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing? - ANSWER-Promotes integrated and
comprehensive health and wellness through prevention and education, as well as assessment,
diagnosis, care, and treatment of a full range of PMH disorders, including Substance Use Disorders,
across the life span.
What is the role of PMHNPs and PMH clinical nurse specialists? - ANSWER-Both PMHNPs and PMH
clinical nurse specialists are considered PMH APRNs. Their roles are synonymous in purpose,
functions, settings, and qualifications. They have essential roles in integrating physical and mental
health needs, and they work in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
What are some elements of the role of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses? - ANSWER-Promotion of
mental health in society and collaboration with and referral to other health professionals are key
elements of the role.
, Key roles of PMHNP - ANSWER--Provision of psychotherapy
-Provision of psychopharmacological interventions
-Provision of clinical supervision
Consensus Model for APRN Regulation - ANSWER--Provides recommendations for licensure,
accreditation, certification, and education pertaining to all APRN practice
-PMHNP certification exam criteria set by ANCC
What are some consequences of mental illness according to ODPHP? - ANSWER-Neuropsychiatric
disorders are among the leading causes of disability, disease burden, premature mortality, and
suicide worldwide.
How do mental health disorders impact individuals, families, and society? - ANSWER-Mental
health disorders impose a significant burden on individuals, families, and society.
What percentage of adults with mental illness receive treatment? - ANSWER-Only 10.3% of adults
with mental illness receive treatment.
What is recognized as a need by mental health professionals for the mental health system? -
ANSWER-Mental health professionals recognize the need for a recovery-oriented mental health
system.
What role can PMHNPs play in advocating for change in mental health? - ANSWER-PMHNPs may
serve as leaders in their organization and community to advocate for change in mental health.
Prevalence - ANSWER--1 in 5 US adults experience MI
-17% of youth (6-17 years) experience MH disorder
-1 in 20 US adults experience SMI