D344 NURS 6437 Assessment & Diagnostic
Process (PMHNP)
Complete FA Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is the first step in conducting a
psychiatric assessment?
- a) Determining patient medication adherence
- b) Establishing rapport and gathering subjective data
- c) Administering diagnostic tools
- d) Reviewing laboratory test results
ANS : b) Establishing rapport and gathering subjective data
Rationale : Building trust and collecting subjective information
lay the foundation for a comprehensive assessment.
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,2. What is the primary purpose of using standardized diagnostic
tools in psychiatric assessments?
- a) To replace clinician judgment
- b) To provide a framework for consistent evaluation
- c) To limit the scope of patient interviews
- d) To ensure automatic diagnosis without additional analysis
ANS : b) To provide a framework for consistent evaluation
Rationale : Standardized tools enhance diagnostic accuracy and
consistency.
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3. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
(DSM-5) is widely used to provide standardized criteria for
________ in psychiatric practice.
ANS : diagnosing mental health disorders
Rationale : The DSM-5 ensures clinicians follow evidence-
based diagnostic guidelines.
4. A mental status examination assesses a patient's ________,
which includes orientation, memory, and thought processes.
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, ANS : cognitive function
Rationale : Cognitive evaluations are critical for identifying
impairments and guiding care plans.
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True/False
5. Assessment of psychiatric patients must include social
determinants of health to ensure comprehensive care planning.
ANS : True
Rationale : Social determinants, such as housing, employment,
and education, significantly impact mental health outcomes.
6. Comorbid medical conditions are rarely relevant in
psychiatric diagnostic processes.
ANS : False
Rationale : Medical conditions often interact with psychiatric
symptoms and must be evaluated during diagnosis.
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Multiple Response
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Process (PMHNP)
Complete FA Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is the first step in conducting a
psychiatric assessment?
- a) Determining patient medication adherence
- b) Establishing rapport and gathering subjective data
- c) Administering diagnostic tools
- d) Reviewing laboratory test results
ANS : b) Establishing rapport and gathering subjective data
Rationale : Building trust and collecting subjective information
lay the foundation for a comprehensive assessment.
©2025
,2. What is the primary purpose of using standardized diagnostic
tools in psychiatric assessments?
- a) To replace clinician judgment
- b) To provide a framework for consistent evaluation
- c) To limit the scope of patient interviews
- d) To ensure automatic diagnosis without additional analysis
ANS : b) To provide a framework for consistent evaluation
Rationale : Standardized tools enhance diagnostic accuracy and
consistency.
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Fill-in-the-Blank
3. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
(DSM-5) is widely used to provide standardized criteria for
________ in psychiatric practice.
ANS : diagnosing mental health disorders
Rationale : The DSM-5 ensures clinicians follow evidence-
based diagnostic guidelines.
4. A mental status examination assesses a patient's ________,
which includes orientation, memory, and thought processes.
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, ANS : cognitive function
Rationale : Cognitive evaluations are critical for identifying
impairments and guiding care plans.
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True/False
5. Assessment of psychiatric patients must include social
determinants of health to ensure comprehensive care planning.
ANS : True
Rationale : Social determinants, such as housing, employment,
and education, significantly impact mental health outcomes.
6. Comorbid medical conditions are rarely relevant in
psychiatric diagnostic processes.
ANS : False
Rationale : Medical conditions often interact with psychiatric
symptoms and must be evaluated during diagnosis.
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Multiple Response
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