NR 548 Exam 1 (Latest )
Psychiatric Assessment for Psychiatric-
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Questions
and Verified Answers 100% Correct [ score
A]- Chamberlain
PMHNP scope of practice - correct answer broad and includes practice in a variety of
possible roles and clinical settings
-Education
• A master's degree, post master's certificate, or doctoral degree is required for PMH
APRN practice.
-Clinical Practice Settings
• Crisis intervention and psychiatric emergency services
• Acute inpatient care
• Intermediate and long-term care
• Partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
• Residential services
• Community-based care
• Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
-PMHNP APRN Roles
• Primary care
• Psychotherapy
• Psychopharmacological management
• Case management
• Program, system, and policy development management
• Psychiatric Consultation-Liaison Nursing (PCLN)
• Clinical Supervision
• Self-Employment
-PMH APRN Specialty Areas
• Integrative programs
• Telehealth
• Forensic mental health
• Disaster psychiatric-mental health nursing
match the practice setting with the correct scenario: The PMHNP is providing care to a
29-year-old client who presents with persistent sadness and hopelessness for the last
two months. She is having difficulty sleeping and has a decreased appetite. This is the
client's first contact with the healthcare system about her concerns. - correct answer
Primary Care
,NR 548 Exam 1 (Latest )
Psychiatric Assessment for Psychiatric-
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Questions
and Verified Answers 100% Correct [ score
A]- Chamberlain
Rationale: This is the client's initial contact with the healthcare system about her
concerns
match the practice setting with the correct scenario: The client has experienced
depressive symptoms. The PMHNP prescribes a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
(SSRI). - correct answer Pharmacologic Intervention
Rationale: The PMHNP is prescribing psychopharmacotherapy for the client
match the practice setting with the correct scenario: The PMHNP provides the client
with some mindfulness techniques to try at home. - correct answer Psychotherapy
Rationale: The PMHNP is utilizing a psychotherapeutic approach to help the client gain
insight
match the practice setting with the correct scenario: Two weeks after starting on the
SSRI, the client begins to experience suicidal ideations and develops a plan to kill
herself. A friend brings the client to the emergency room. The PMHNP meets the client
at the emergency room and collaborates with the physician to coordinate care. -
correct answer Crisis Intervention
Rationale: Suicidal ideation with a plan is a psychiatric emergency requiring immediate
intervention
match the practice setting with the correct scenario: The client is admitted to the
psychiatric and behavioral health unit at the local hospital for a 72-hour observation
where the PMHNP works with her team providing treatment. The client remains
hospitalized for a week while her medications are managed. The client attends
individual and group therapy sessions. - correct answer Acute PMHNP Care
Rationale: Acute inpatient care occurs in an intensive hospital or psychiatric facility
setting
match the practice setting with the correct scenario: Following hospitalization, the
client returns home but commutes to a treatment center for 4 hours a day 5 days per
,NR 548 Exam 1 (Latest )
Psychiatric Assessment for Psychiatric-
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Questions
and Verified Answers 100% Correct [ score
A]- Chamberlain
week for ongoing therapy, medication management, and psychoeducation - correct
answer Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Treatment
Rationale: Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Treatment occurs when a client
receives intensive therapy on an outpatient basis, often used when a client does not
require 24-hour care but still require intense treatment
match the practice setting with the correct scenario: The PMHNP serves as the point of
contact person, coordinating the treatment team, which consists of the PMHNP, a
social worker, and possibly a psychologist and psychiatrist - correct answer Case
Management
Rationale: Case management involves oversight and/or coordination of care
match the practice setting with the correct scenario: Over the course of 2 months, the
client's condition improves. She is discharged from intensive outpatient treatment and
begins weekly appointments with the PMHNP at the PMHNP's clinic - correct answer
Community-Based Care
Rationale: Community-based care is provided in a non-hospital community setting
match the practice setting with the correct scenario: A global pandemic limits face-to-
face mental health visits, the PMHNP determines that the client requires ongoing
mental health treatment. The PMHNP arranges to meet with the client via weekly
interactive video sessions - correct answer Telehealth
Rationale: Telehealth services utilize telecommunication technology to deliver
treatment to clients
match the practice setting with the correct scenario: The PMHNP owns the private
practice that is providing services to the client - correct answer Self-Employment
Rationale: The PMHNP is providing direct services through private practice
, NR 548 Exam 1 (Latest )
Psychiatric Assessment for Psychiatric-
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Questions
and Verified Answers 100% Correct [ score
A]- Chamberlain
Code of Ethics - correct answer provides guidance to nurses about ethical behavior
and mandates a minimum standard of practice
-nine provisions within the Code
• Within the nine provisions, three groupings exist
• specific applications have been developed for PMHNP practice
Code of Ethics 9 Provisions - correct answer -Respect for the Individual
• Provision 1: The nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity,
worth, and unique attributes of every person.
-Commitment to the Healthcare Consumer
• Provision 2: The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual,
family, group, community, or population.
-Advocacy for the Healthcare Consumer
• Provision 3: The nurse promotes, advocates for, and protects the rights, health, and
safety of the patient.
-Responsibility and Accountability for Practice
• Provision 4: The nurse has authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing
practice; makes decisions and takes action consistent with the obligation to promote
health and provide optimum patient care.
-Duties to Self and Others
• Provision 5: The nurse owes the same duties to self as to others, including the
responsibility to promote health and safety, preserve wholeness of character and
integrity, maintain competence, and continue personal and professional growth.
-Contributions to Healthcare Environments
• Provision 6: The nurse, through individual and collective effort, establishes, maintains,
and improves the ethical environment of the work setting and conditions of
employment that are conducive to safe, quality health care.
-Advancement of the Nursing Profession
Psychiatric Assessment for Psychiatric-
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Questions
and Verified Answers 100% Correct [ score
A]- Chamberlain
PMHNP scope of practice - correct answer broad and includes practice in a variety of
possible roles and clinical settings
-Education
• A master's degree, post master's certificate, or doctoral degree is required for PMH
APRN practice.
-Clinical Practice Settings
• Crisis intervention and psychiatric emergency services
• Acute inpatient care
• Intermediate and long-term care
• Partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
• Residential services
• Community-based care
• Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
-PMHNP APRN Roles
• Primary care
• Psychotherapy
• Psychopharmacological management
• Case management
• Program, system, and policy development management
• Psychiatric Consultation-Liaison Nursing (PCLN)
• Clinical Supervision
• Self-Employment
-PMH APRN Specialty Areas
• Integrative programs
• Telehealth
• Forensic mental health
• Disaster psychiatric-mental health nursing
match the practice setting with the correct scenario: The PMHNP is providing care to a
29-year-old client who presents with persistent sadness and hopelessness for the last
two months. She is having difficulty sleeping and has a decreased appetite. This is the
client's first contact with the healthcare system about her concerns. - correct answer
Primary Care
,NR 548 Exam 1 (Latest )
Psychiatric Assessment for Psychiatric-
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Questions
and Verified Answers 100% Correct [ score
A]- Chamberlain
Rationale: This is the client's initial contact with the healthcare system about her
concerns
match the practice setting with the correct scenario: The client has experienced
depressive symptoms. The PMHNP prescribes a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
(SSRI). - correct answer Pharmacologic Intervention
Rationale: The PMHNP is prescribing psychopharmacotherapy for the client
match the practice setting with the correct scenario: The PMHNP provides the client
with some mindfulness techniques to try at home. - correct answer Psychotherapy
Rationale: The PMHNP is utilizing a psychotherapeutic approach to help the client gain
insight
match the practice setting with the correct scenario: Two weeks after starting on the
SSRI, the client begins to experience suicidal ideations and develops a plan to kill
herself. A friend brings the client to the emergency room. The PMHNP meets the client
at the emergency room and collaborates with the physician to coordinate care. -
correct answer Crisis Intervention
Rationale: Suicidal ideation with a plan is a psychiatric emergency requiring immediate
intervention
match the practice setting with the correct scenario: The client is admitted to the
psychiatric and behavioral health unit at the local hospital for a 72-hour observation
where the PMHNP works with her team providing treatment. The client remains
hospitalized for a week while her medications are managed. The client attends
individual and group therapy sessions. - correct answer Acute PMHNP Care
Rationale: Acute inpatient care occurs in an intensive hospital or psychiatric facility
setting
match the practice setting with the correct scenario: Following hospitalization, the
client returns home but commutes to a treatment center for 4 hours a day 5 days per
,NR 548 Exam 1 (Latest )
Psychiatric Assessment for Psychiatric-
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Questions
and Verified Answers 100% Correct [ score
A]- Chamberlain
week for ongoing therapy, medication management, and psychoeducation - correct
answer Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Treatment
Rationale: Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Treatment occurs when a client
receives intensive therapy on an outpatient basis, often used when a client does not
require 24-hour care but still require intense treatment
match the practice setting with the correct scenario: The PMHNP serves as the point of
contact person, coordinating the treatment team, which consists of the PMHNP, a
social worker, and possibly a psychologist and psychiatrist - correct answer Case
Management
Rationale: Case management involves oversight and/or coordination of care
match the practice setting with the correct scenario: Over the course of 2 months, the
client's condition improves. She is discharged from intensive outpatient treatment and
begins weekly appointments with the PMHNP at the PMHNP's clinic - correct answer
Community-Based Care
Rationale: Community-based care is provided in a non-hospital community setting
match the practice setting with the correct scenario: A global pandemic limits face-to-
face mental health visits, the PMHNP determines that the client requires ongoing
mental health treatment. The PMHNP arranges to meet with the client via weekly
interactive video sessions - correct answer Telehealth
Rationale: Telehealth services utilize telecommunication technology to deliver
treatment to clients
match the practice setting with the correct scenario: The PMHNP owns the private
practice that is providing services to the client - correct answer Self-Employment
Rationale: The PMHNP is providing direct services through private practice
, NR 548 Exam 1 (Latest )
Psychiatric Assessment for Psychiatric-
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Questions
and Verified Answers 100% Correct [ score
A]- Chamberlain
Code of Ethics - correct answer provides guidance to nurses about ethical behavior
and mandates a minimum standard of practice
-nine provisions within the Code
• Within the nine provisions, three groupings exist
• specific applications have been developed for PMHNP practice
Code of Ethics 9 Provisions - correct answer -Respect for the Individual
• Provision 1: The nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity,
worth, and unique attributes of every person.
-Commitment to the Healthcare Consumer
• Provision 2: The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual,
family, group, community, or population.
-Advocacy for the Healthcare Consumer
• Provision 3: The nurse promotes, advocates for, and protects the rights, health, and
safety of the patient.
-Responsibility and Accountability for Practice
• Provision 4: The nurse has authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing
practice; makes decisions and takes action consistent with the obligation to promote
health and provide optimum patient care.
-Duties to Self and Others
• Provision 5: The nurse owes the same duties to self as to others, including the
responsibility to promote health and safety, preserve wholeness of character and
integrity, maintain competence, and continue personal and professional growth.
-Contributions to Healthcare Environments
• Provision 6: The nurse, through individual and collective effort, establishes, maintains,
and improves the ethical environment of the work setting and conditions of
employment that are conducive to safe, quality health care.
-Advancement of the Nursing Profession
