ANCC PMHNP Review [Chapter 2]
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary goal of the PMHNP role within an interdisciplinary team?
✔✔To provide holistic, evidence-based psychiatric care while collaborating with other
healthcare professionals
What does full practice authority mean for a PMHNP?
✔✔The ability to independently evaluate, diagnose, treat, and prescribe without physician
oversight
Who defines the PMHNP’s legal scope of practice?
✔✔State nurse practice act
What must a PMHNP do before prescribing controlled substances in most states?
✔✔Obtain a DEA number
What is the first step when expanding prescriptive authority to another state?
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,✔✔Verify that state’s nurse practice act and licensing requirements
What federal agency regulates the prescribing of controlled substances?
✔✔Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
What is the primary purpose of credentialing in PMHNP practice?
✔✔To verify qualifications and professional competence for clinical privileges
What is the purpose of certification for PMHNPs?
✔✔To validate knowledge and skills in psychiatric mental health advanced practice
What is the minimum level of education required to become a PMHNP?
✔✔Master’s or doctoral degree in nursing
What organization administers the PMHNP board certification exam?
✔✔American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
What must be done to maintain PMHNP certification every 5 years?
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, ✔✔Meet continuing education and practice hour requirements and submit renewal application
What is required for PMHNPs to bill Medicare or Medicaid?
✔✔Obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number and enroll as a provider
What billing codes are used by PMHNPs to document and receive payment for services?
✔✔Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes
Who determines whether a PMHNP can practice independently or under supervision?
✔✔State board of nursing
What does the PMHNP’s role include in health promotion and disease prevention?
✔✔Providing education, screening, and early intervention for mental health conditions
What is an appropriate action when a PMHNP encounters a role conflict in practice?
✔✔Consult professional standards and state regulations for guidance
What is the difference between licensure and certification?
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Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary goal of the PMHNP role within an interdisciplinary team?
✔✔To provide holistic, evidence-based psychiatric care while collaborating with other
healthcare professionals
What does full practice authority mean for a PMHNP?
✔✔The ability to independently evaluate, diagnose, treat, and prescribe without physician
oversight
Who defines the PMHNP’s legal scope of practice?
✔✔State nurse practice act
What must a PMHNP do before prescribing controlled substances in most states?
✔✔Obtain a DEA number
What is the first step when expanding prescriptive authority to another state?
1
,✔✔Verify that state’s nurse practice act and licensing requirements
What federal agency regulates the prescribing of controlled substances?
✔✔Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
What is the primary purpose of credentialing in PMHNP practice?
✔✔To verify qualifications and professional competence for clinical privileges
What is the purpose of certification for PMHNPs?
✔✔To validate knowledge and skills in psychiatric mental health advanced practice
What is the minimum level of education required to become a PMHNP?
✔✔Master’s or doctoral degree in nursing
What organization administers the PMHNP board certification exam?
✔✔American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
What must be done to maintain PMHNP certification every 5 years?
2
, ✔✔Meet continuing education and practice hour requirements and submit renewal application
What is required for PMHNPs to bill Medicare or Medicaid?
✔✔Obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number and enroll as a provider
What billing codes are used by PMHNPs to document and receive payment for services?
✔✔Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes
Who determines whether a PMHNP can practice independently or under supervision?
✔✔State board of nursing
What does the PMHNP’s role include in health promotion and disease prevention?
✔✔Providing education, screening, and early intervention for mental health conditions
What is an appropriate action when a PMHNP encounters a role conflict in practice?
✔✔Consult professional standards and state regulations for guidance
What is the difference between licensure and certification?
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