PMHNP ANCC TEST STUDY GUIDE
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS ||
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1. Descriptive Vividness - ANSWER ✔ The researcher describes the data
gathering process in sufficient detail that the reader can personally
experience it. The data collected, often in the form of personal statements,
should be quoted directly and extensively, because this is the raw data from
the study.
2. Methodological Congruence - ANSWER ✔ The researcher presents the
philosophical and methodological approach used and cites references to
support their approach. The subjects, sampling method, data-gathering and
data-analysis strategies, and processes for informed consent are clearly and
concisely described.
3. Theoretical Conectedness - ANSWER ✔ Any theory developed from the
study is clearly stated, logically consistent, reflective of the data, and in
accord with other available knowledge.
4. Analytical Precision - ANSWER ✔ Is not concerned with statistics and
instruments. If refers to the decision-making process by which the
researchers synthesize concrete data (words of the subjects) into an abstract
that clarifies the meaning and the importance of the study. The last of the 5
criteria is Heuristic Relevance - The researcher clarifies the significance of
the study, its applicability to public health or community nursing, and its
likely influence o the future research.
,5. Phenelzine - ANSWER ✔ An MAOI that patients with atypical depression
respond particularly well to.
6. Atomoxetine - ANSWER ✔ A norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor approved
for the treatment of ADHD.
7. Loxapine - ANSWER ✔ A typical, tetracyclic antipsychotic with
antidepressant properties. Its active metabolite is amoxapine, which is a
secondary amine tricyclic antidepressant.
8. HITECH - ANSWER ✔ Implementation of EHR for information exchanges
and improving population health. This was done by Obama and the ARRA.
9. Suppression - ANSWER ✔ The intentional or conscious exclusion of painful
or disturbing thoughts or emotions from awareness.
A healthy defense mechanism because the client channels conflicting
energies into growth-promoting activities.
10.Medications that can induce depression - ANSWER ✔ beta blockers,
steroids, interferon, Accutane, benzodiazepines, progesterone, some
antivirals, and antineoplasmics.
11.Medications that can induce mania - ANSWER ✔ Steroids, Isoniazid,
antidepressants (in people who already have bipolar disorder), and Antabuse.
12.Medigap Insurance Policies - ANSWER ✔ Private insurance policies
purchased by elderly individuals to cover some or all of their medical
expenses not paid for by Medicare.
13.Deontological theory - ANSWER ✔ An action is judged as good or bad
based on the act itself regardless of the consequences
14.Teleological theory - ANSWER ✔ An action is judged as good or bad based
on the consequences or outcome
15.Virtue Ethics - ANSWER ✔ Actions are chosen based on the moral virtues
or the character of the person making the decision
,16.Four elements of negligence that must be established to prove malpractice -
ANSWER ✔ Duty
Breach of Duty
Proximate Cause
Damages
17.Phases of Policy Making - ANSWER ✔ Formulation
Implementation
Evaluation
18.Team Leadership Model - ANSWER ✔ Should the leader monitor the team
or take action?
Should the leader intervene to meet the task or need?
Should the leader intervene internally or externally?
19.Incidence - ANSWER ✔ Number of new cases (INcidence = New cases)
20.Prevalence - ANSWER ✔ Number of existing cases
21.Tertiary - ANSWER ✔ k
22.What is not a form of comfort in Kolcaba's Theory of Comfort?
Tension
Transcendence
Relief
Ease - ANSWER ✔ Tension
According to Kolcaba's Theory of Comfort, comfort is an immediate
desirable outcome of nursing care. So the nursing care shown to patients can
directly affect their level of comfort and how they perceive relief. Relief,
ease, and transcendence are types of comfort the patient can experience and
can describe the different circumstances that can cause them. Tension is
actually something that causes discomfort and is not included in Kolcaba's
theory.
23.Behavioral management starts....? - ANSWER ✔ Immediately upon
admission
, 24.If a child reports abuse.....? - ANSWER ✔ Interview the child separately
from parents
Report to CPS
25.Child shows to appointment w/o parents, plays with a toy in a sexual way, or
if you suspect child abuse - ANSWER ✔ Report to CPS, even on suspicion
alone
26.Where to interview a patient? - ANSWER ✔ Private office with the door
open
27.Test taking strategies - ANSWER ✔ Narrow it down to 2 possible choices
When 2 choices are opposite, one is usually the answer
When answer options are very similar to each other, they are usually not
correct
Absolutes are usually incorrect
28.Test taking strategies 2 - ANSWER ✔ Assessment before intervention
Safety even before assessment
Choose the most comprehensive option
Safety plan is correct, NOT no harm contract
29.Tics are....? - ANSWER ✔ Contraindication of a stimulant
30.Before discharge....? - ANSWER ✔ Can a patient stay safe and cope
effectively
31.Its important to build rapport with adolescents by.... - ANSWER ✔ Ensuring
confidentiality
32.What you can keep confidential for an adolescent patient: - ANSWER ✔ If
the patient is attracted to the same gender
33.If the patient is in a relationship with someone of the same age
34.What can cause ethical dilemma with parent and child? - ANSWER ✔
Separating child from parent for interview, but remember that the child is
your primary patient and your patient has a right to confidentiality
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
<LATEST VERSION>
1. Descriptive Vividness - ANSWER ✔ The researcher describes the data
gathering process in sufficient detail that the reader can personally
experience it. The data collected, often in the form of personal statements,
should be quoted directly and extensively, because this is the raw data from
the study.
2. Methodological Congruence - ANSWER ✔ The researcher presents the
philosophical and methodological approach used and cites references to
support their approach. The subjects, sampling method, data-gathering and
data-analysis strategies, and processes for informed consent are clearly and
concisely described.
3. Theoretical Conectedness - ANSWER ✔ Any theory developed from the
study is clearly stated, logically consistent, reflective of the data, and in
accord with other available knowledge.
4. Analytical Precision - ANSWER ✔ Is not concerned with statistics and
instruments. If refers to the decision-making process by which the
researchers synthesize concrete data (words of the subjects) into an abstract
that clarifies the meaning and the importance of the study. The last of the 5
criteria is Heuristic Relevance - The researcher clarifies the significance of
the study, its applicability to public health or community nursing, and its
likely influence o the future research.
,5. Phenelzine - ANSWER ✔ An MAOI that patients with atypical depression
respond particularly well to.
6. Atomoxetine - ANSWER ✔ A norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor approved
for the treatment of ADHD.
7. Loxapine - ANSWER ✔ A typical, tetracyclic antipsychotic with
antidepressant properties. Its active metabolite is amoxapine, which is a
secondary amine tricyclic antidepressant.
8. HITECH - ANSWER ✔ Implementation of EHR for information exchanges
and improving population health. This was done by Obama and the ARRA.
9. Suppression - ANSWER ✔ The intentional or conscious exclusion of painful
or disturbing thoughts or emotions from awareness.
A healthy defense mechanism because the client channels conflicting
energies into growth-promoting activities.
10.Medications that can induce depression - ANSWER ✔ beta blockers,
steroids, interferon, Accutane, benzodiazepines, progesterone, some
antivirals, and antineoplasmics.
11.Medications that can induce mania - ANSWER ✔ Steroids, Isoniazid,
antidepressants (in people who already have bipolar disorder), and Antabuse.
12.Medigap Insurance Policies - ANSWER ✔ Private insurance policies
purchased by elderly individuals to cover some or all of their medical
expenses not paid for by Medicare.
13.Deontological theory - ANSWER ✔ An action is judged as good or bad
based on the act itself regardless of the consequences
14.Teleological theory - ANSWER ✔ An action is judged as good or bad based
on the consequences or outcome
15.Virtue Ethics - ANSWER ✔ Actions are chosen based on the moral virtues
or the character of the person making the decision
,16.Four elements of negligence that must be established to prove malpractice -
ANSWER ✔ Duty
Breach of Duty
Proximate Cause
Damages
17.Phases of Policy Making - ANSWER ✔ Formulation
Implementation
Evaluation
18.Team Leadership Model - ANSWER ✔ Should the leader monitor the team
or take action?
Should the leader intervene to meet the task or need?
Should the leader intervene internally or externally?
19.Incidence - ANSWER ✔ Number of new cases (INcidence = New cases)
20.Prevalence - ANSWER ✔ Number of existing cases
21.Tertiary - ANSWER ✔ k
22.What is not a form of comfort in Kolcaba's Theory of Comfort?
Tension
Transcendence
Relief
Ease - ANSWER ✔ Tension
According to Kolcaba's Theory of Comfort, comfort is an immediate
desirable outcome of nursing care. So the nursing care shown to patients can
directly affect their level of comfort and how they perceive relief. Relief,
ease, and transcendence are types of comfort the patient can experience and
can describe the different circumstances that can cause them. Tension is
actually something that causes discomfort and is not included in Kolcaba's
theory.
23.Behavioral management starts....? - ANSWER ✔ Immediately upon
admission
, 24.If a child reports abuse.....? - ANSWER ✔ Interview the child separately
from parents
Report to CPS
25.Child shows to appointment w/o parents, plays with a toy in a sexual way, or
if you suspect child abuse - ANSWER ✔ Report to CPS, even on suspicion
alone
26.Where to interview a patient? - ANSWER ✔ Private office with the door
open
27.Test taking strategies - ANSWER ✔ Narrow it down to 2 possible choices
When 2 choices are opposite, one is usually the answer
When answer options are very similar to each other, they are usually not
correct
Absolutes are usually incorrect
28.Test taking strategies 2 - ANSWER ✔ Assessment before intervention
Safety even before assessment
Choose the most comprehensive option
Safety plan is correct, NOT no harm contract
29.Tics are....? - ANSWER ✔ Contraindication of a stimulant
30.Before discharge....? - ANSWER ✔ Can a patient stay safe and cope
effectively
31.Its important to build rapport with adolescents by.... - ANSWER ✔ Ensuring
confidentiality
32.What you can keep confidential for an adolescent patient: - ANSWER ✔ If
the patient is attracted to the same gender
33.If the patient is in a relationship with someone of the same age
34.What can cause ethical dilemma with parent and child? - ANSWER ✔
Separating child from parent for interview, but remember that the child is
your primary patient and your patient has a right to confidentiality
