NR548-Psychiatric Assessment for
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner
What is the fundamental principle of and attitude that the professional nurse must have
as outlined in Provision 1?
ANA Code of Ethics: Provision 1Provision 1 explains, "the nurse practices with
compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of
every person" (ANA, 2015b, p. 1).
How should the nurse respond to the discovery of human trafficking in his or her
practice?
ANA Code of Ethics: Provision 8
Nurses must "bring attention to human rights violations in all settings and
contexts. . . . The nursing profession must respond when these violations are
encountered" (ANA, 2015b, p. 33).
Healthy People 2030
focuses on the prevention, screening, assessment, and treatment of mental
disorders and behavioral conditions.
The Mental Health and Mental Disorders objectives
aim to improve health and quality of life for people affected by these conditions.
Standard of Practice PMHNP: Assessment
The PMHNP must be able to perform a comprehensive, person-centered psychiatric
and mental health diagnostic evaluation, using relevant diagnostic tests and
procedures.
,What does the competency about “anticipatory guidance” mean?
ANA Standards and Scope: Standard 5B: Health Teaching & Promotion - An educated
professional nurse is aware of normal developmental and situational threats to wellness
and can educate healthcare consumers to avoid them. Example: Moving a toddler
from a crib to a bed can prevent injury associated with climbing out of the crib at
that developmental age (ANA, 2015a, p. 65).
What does the ANA Standards explain the art of nursing is based on?
ANA Standards and Scope: Scope of Nursing Practice
The art of nursing is based on caring and respect for human dignity (ANA, 2015a, p.
11).
Standard of Practice PMHNP: Diagnosis
The PMHNP must be able to use data obtained during the interview, examination,
and diagnostic procedures to develop standard psychiatric and substance use
diagnoses.
Standard of Practice PMHNP: Outcomes Identification
The PMHNP assists the PMH-RN to identify expected outcomes based on scientific
evidence.
Standard of Practice PMHNP: Planning
The PMHNP applies current evidence and expert clinical knowledge to the
identification of assessment and diagnostic strategies and therapeutic
interventions.
Standard of Practice PMHNP: Implementation
PMHNPs facilitate the use of system and community resources to implement the
plan of care.
, Standard of Practice PMHNP:Evaluation
PMHNPs evaluate the accuracy of diagnosis and effectiveness of interventions in
reaching the client's desired outcomes.
Standard of Practice PMHNP: Ethics
PMHNPs use the ANA Code of Ethics with Interpretive Statements to guide
practice including informing the client of risks, benefits, and outcomes associated with
care; participation in interprofessional teams to address ethical concerns; promotion of
environments that support ethical care; and use of ethical principles to engage in
advocacy for those with mental health problems, psychiatric disorders, and addiction
services.
Standard of Practice PMHNP: Cultural Humanity
PMHNPs engage in self-reflection to assess for personal biases when working with
culturally diverse individuals, groups, and communities.
Standard of Practice PMHNP: Communication
PMHNPs assess communication preferences of healthcare consumers, families, and
colleagues.
Standard of Practice PMHNP: Professional Collaboration
PMHNPs partner with other disciplines to improve care through activities that
include consultation, education, research, and technological development.
Standard of Practice PMHNP: Leadership
PMHNPs provide leadership by influencing decision-making bodies and health
policy to promote person-centered, recovery-oriented mental health services, and
improvement of the practice environment.
Standard of Practice PMHNP: Education
PMHNPs seek current evidence to expand clinical knowledge, improve role
performance, and increase understanding of professional issues.
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner
What is the fundamental principle of and attitude that the professional nurse must have
as outlined in Provision 1?
ANA Code of Ethics: Provision 1Provision 1 explains, "the nurse practices with
compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of
every person" (ANA, 2015b, p. 1).
How should the nurse respond to the discovery of human trafficking in his or her
practice?
ANA Code of Ethics: Provision 8
Nurses must "bring attention to human rights violations in all settings and
contexts. . . . The nursing profession must respond when these violations are
encountered" (ANA, 2015b, p. 33).
Healthy People 2030
focuses on the prevention, screening, assessment, and treatment of mental
disorders and behavioral conditions.
The Mental Health and Mental Disorders objectives
aim to improve health and quality of life for people affected by these conditions.
Standard of Practice PMHNP: Assessment
The PMHNP must be able to perform a comprehensive, person-centered psychiatric
and mental health diagnostic evaluation, using relevant diagnostic tests and
procedures.
,What does the competency about “anticipatory guidance” mean?
ANA Standards and Scope: Standard 5B: Health Teaching & Promotion - An educated
professional nurse is aware of normal developmental and situational threats to wellness
and can educate healthcare consumers to avoid them. Example: Moving a toddler
from a crib to a bed can prevent injury associated with climbing out of the crib at
that developmental age (ANA, 2015a, p. 65).
What does the ANA Standards explain the art of nursing is based on?
ANA Standards and Scope: Scope of Nursing Practice
The art of nursing is based on caring and respect for human dignity (ANA, 2015a, p.
11).
Standard of Practice PMHNP: Diagnosis
The PMHNP must be able to use data obtained during the interview, examination,
and diagnostic procedures to develop standard psychiatric and substance use
diagnoses.
Standard of Practice PMHNP: Outcomes Identification
The PMHNP assists the PMH-RN to identify expected outcomes based on scientific
evidence.
Standard of Practice PMHNP: Planning
The PMHNP applies current evidence and expert clinical knowledge to the
identification of assessment and diagnostic strategies and therapeutic
interventions.
Standard of Practice PMHNP: Implementation
PMHNPs facilitate the use of system and community resources to implement the
plan of care.
, Standard of Practice PMHNP:Evaluation
PMHNPs evaluate the accuracy of diagnosis and effectiveness of interventions in
reaching the client's desired outcomes.
Standard of Practice PMHNP: Ethics
PMHNPs use the ANA Code of Ethics with Interpretive Statements to guide
practice including informing the client of risks, benefits, and outcomes associated with
care; participation in interprofessional teams to address ethical concerns; promotion of
environments that support ethical care; and use of ethical principles to engage in
advocacy for those with mental health problems, psychiatric disorders, and addiction
services.
Standard of Practice PMHNP: Cultural Humanity
PMHNPs engage in self-reflection to assess for personal biases when working with
culturally diverse individuals, groups, and communities.
Standard of Practice PMHNP: Communication
PMHNPs assess communication preferences of healthcare consumers, families, and
colleagues.
Standard of Practice PMHNP: Professional Collaboration
PMHNPs partner with other disciplines to improve care through activities that
include consultation, education, research, and technological development.
Standard of Practice PMHNP: Leadership
PMHNPs provide leadership by influencing decision-making bodies and health
policy to promote person-centered, recovery-oriented mental health services, and
improvement of the practice environment.
Standard of Practice PMHNP: Education
PMHNPs seek current evidence to expand clinical knowledge, improve role
performance, and increase understanding of professional issues.
