Questions and Answers 100% CORRECT
1. "Which of the following is not a core competency of APRNs?
A. Technology and information literacy
B. Health delivery system
C. Ethics
D. Delegated practice"
: "Answer D. Delegated practice is not a core competency of the APRN.
The nurse practitioner may delegate individual tasks but not the
practice. The APRN must demonstrate competency in technology and
information literacy, health delivery systems, and ethical principles and
decision making."
2. "Which of the following is characteristic of the leadership
competency for APRNs?
A. Participating in a community-focused program that promotes
,mental health and reduces the risk of mental health problems
B. Evaluating the appropriate use of seclusion and restraints in
caring for a mentally ill patient
C. Developing an age-appropriate treatment plan
D. Modifying the treatment plan based on the patient's needs"
: "Answer A. Par- ticipating in a community-focused program that
promotes mental health exemplifies a leadership competency.
Evaluating the appropriate use of seclusion and restraints, developing
an age-appropriate treatment plan, and modifying the treatment plan
based on clients' needs are clinical competencies."
3. "All of the following are characteristic of the independent
practice compe- tency except:
A. Insulin during differential diagnoses
B. Conducting individual and group psychotherapy
C. Taking opportunities to influence health policy to reduce
the stigma of mental health services
D. Implementing plans to minimize complications and to promote
function"-
: "Answer C. Taking opportunities to influence health policy and reduce
the stigma of mental health services exemplifies health policy
competency. Considering differ- ential diagnoses, conducting
psychotherapy, and implementing plans to minimize comorbidity are
,examples of practicing with full practice authority at the top of the
professional license."
4. "A state's Nurse Practice Act specifies all of the following
except:
A. Who may use the title nurse practitioner
B. What a nurse practitioner can do
C. Restriction of the nurse practitioner's practice
D. Provide oversight for service and benefits provided to
patients"
: "Answer D. The state Nurse Practice Act does not provide for oversight
of services and benefits
, provided to patients. It does define who may use the title and the work
of the nurse practitioner as well as restrict the practice of the
professional."
5. "Which of the following may govern the profession of the
PMHNP?
A. Statutory law
B. The U.S. Constitution
C. Certification
D. City ordinances"
: "Answer A. Statutory laws govern the practice of a profession. The U.S.
Constitution, certifications, and city ordinances do not address
professional practice."
6. "Which of the following factors are facilitating the growth of
the PMHNP?
A. Increased competition in the job market
B. Overlapping scope of practice with other types of nurse
practitioners
C. Decreasing stigmatization
D. Collaborative practice relationships with physicians"