D117 NURS 6810 Advanced Health Assessment
(PMHNP)
Complete FA Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. What is the primary goal of a psychiatric mental health
assessment in advanced nursing practice?
- a) Diagnosing all mental illnesses during one visit
- b) Establishing a therapeutic relationship and gathering
comprehensive patient data
- c) Completing physical assessments exclusively
- d) Determining insurance coverage for psychiatric services
ANS : b) Establishing a therapeutic relationship and gathering
comprehensive patient data
Rationale : The assessment is holistic, focusing on
understanding the patient's mental health and building trust.
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,2. Which assessment tool is commonly used to screen for
depressive symptoms in adults?
- a) Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
- b) Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
- c) Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7)
- d) Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale
ANS : b) Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
Rationale : The PHQ-9 is widely validated for assessing
depressive symptoms.
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3. In psychiatric mental health assessments, ________
observations are essential for evaluating emotional expression and
behavior.
ANS : nonverbal
Rationale : Nonverbal cues like facial expressions and posture
provide critical insight into mental health.
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,4. During a mental status examination, assessing ________
determines the patient's ability to interpret and analyze
information.
ANS : cognition
Rationale : Cognitive evaluation is vital for understanding
thought processes and intellectual functioning.
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True/False
5. Advanced practice nurses rely solely on clinical interviews to
diagnose psychiatric disorders.
ANS : False
Rationale : Diagnosis includes interviews, standardized tools,
and objective data collection.
6. Comprehensive health assessments for psychiatric patients
must include an evaluation of physical health factors.
ANS : True
Rationale : Physical health often influences mental health and
vice versa, requiring an integrated assessment.
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, Multiple Response
7. What are key elements of a comprehensive psychiatric health
assessment? (Select all that apply)
- a) Detailed history of present illness
- b) Assessment of coping mechanisms
- c) Measurement of body temperature
- d) Evaluation of substance use history
ANS : a), b), d)
Rationale : History, coping strategies, and substance use play
critical roles in psychiatric evaluations.
8. Which findings during health assessments require immediate
intervention in psychiatric practice? (Select all that apply)
- a) Active suicidal ideation
- b) Acute hallucinations causing distress
- c) Mild sadness without functional impairment
- d) Severe withdrawal symptoms
ANS : a), b), d)
Rationale : These indicate potential crises and require urgent
action.
©2025
(PMHNP)
Complete FA Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. What is the primary goal of a psychiatric mental health
assessment in advanced nursing practice?
- a) Diagnosing all mental illnesses during one visit
- b) Establishing a therapeutic relationship and gathering
comprehensive patient data
- c) Completing physical assessments exclusively
- d) Determining insurance coverage for psychiatric services
ANS : b) Establishing a therapeutic relationship and gathering
comprehensive patient data
Rationale : The assessment is holistic, focusing on
understanding the patient's mental health and building trust.
©2025
,2. Which assessment tool is commonly used to screen for
depressive symptoms in adults?
- a) Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
- b) Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
- c) Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7)
- d) Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale
ANS : b) Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
Rationale : The PHQ-9 is widely validated for assessing
depressive symptoms.
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Fill-in-the-Blank
3. In psychiatric mental health assessments, ________
observations are essential for evaluating emotional expression and
behavior.
ANS : nonverbal
Rationale : Nonverbal cues like facial expressions and posture
provide critical insight into mental health.
©2025
,4. During a mental status examination, assessing ________
determines the patient's ability to interpret and analyze
information.
ANS : cognition
Rationale : Cognitive evaluation is vital for understanding
thought processes and intellectual functioning.
---
True/False
5. Advanced practice nurses rely solely on clinical interviews to
diagnose psychiatric disorders.
ANS : False
Rationale : Diagnosis includes interviews, standardized tools,
and objective data collection.
6. Comprehensive health assessments for psychiatric patients
must include an evaluation of physical health factors.
ANS : True
Rationale : Physical health often influences mental health and
vice versa, requiring an integrated assessment.
---
©2025
, Multiple Response
7. What are key elements of a comprehensive psychiatric health
assessment? (Select all that apply)
- a) Detailed history of present illness
- b) Assessment of coping mechanisms
- c) Measurement of body temperature
- d) Evaluation of substance use history
ANS : a), b), d)
Rationale : History, coping strategies, and substance use play
critical roles in psychiatric evaluations.
8. Which findings during health assessments require immediate
intervention in psychiatric practice? (Select all that apply)
- a) Active suicidal ideation
- b) Acute hallucinations causing distress
- c) Mild sadness without functional impairment
- d) Severe withdrawal symptoms
ANS : a), b), d)
Rationale : These indicate potential crises and require urgent
action.
©2025
