THE ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSTIC PROCESS OF
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER PRACTICE
EXAM 2026 | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS | VERIFIED ANSWERS
What does Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs suggest about
human needs? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Maslow's
Hierarchy of Needs suggests that human needs are arranged in a
hierarchy, with basic physiological needs at the base.
What is the significance of self-actualization in Maslow's hierarchy? -----
----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Self-actualization represents
achieving one's full potential and personal growth.
What is the main idea behind Carl Rogers' Client-Centered Therapy? ----
-----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Client-Centered Therapy
emphasizes creating a therapeutic environment where patients feel
accepted, understood, and supported.
What is the role of 'unconditional positive regard' in Rogers' therapy? --
-------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Unconditional positive regard is
,the therapist's acceptance and support of the patient without
judgment.
What does the biopsychosocial model consider in mental health? --------
-CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The biopsychosocial model considers
the interaction between biological, psychological, and social factors in
mental health.
What are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their impact? ------
---CORRECT ANSWER-----------------ACEs are traumatic events during
childhood that increase the risk of mental health and substance use
disorders in adulthood.
What is the primary purpose of specific nursing theories? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------To provide frameworks guiding
assessment, care planning, and interventions, contributing to a holistic
understanding of patient needs.
Who are some key theorists in nursing? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------
---------Madeleine Leininger, Dorothea Orem, Hildegard Peplau, Jean
Watson.
, What is the focus of Leininger's Theory of Cultural Care? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Cultural competence in nursing.
What are the key concepts of Leininger's Theory of Cultural Care? -------
--CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Cultural Care, Cultural Competence,
Transcultural Nursing.
Define Cultural Care in the context of nursing. ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Health and well-being linked to culture; holistic
care incorporates cultural beliefs, values, and practices.
What is the role of therapists in psychodynamic practice? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Therapists help bring unconscious
material to the conscious, aiding patients in recognizing repressed
thoughts/feelings.
What types of disorders can psychodynamic theories help treat? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------They help treat chronic issues like
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER PRACTICE
EXAM 2026 | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS | VERIFIED ANSWERS
What does Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs suggest about
human needs? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Maslow's
Hierarchy of Needs suggests that human needs are arranged in a
hierarchy, with basic physiological needs at the base.
What is the significance of self-actualization in Maslow's hierarchy? -----
----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Self-actualization represents
achieving one's full potential and personal growth.
What is the main idea behind Carl Rogers' Client-Centered Therapy? ----
-----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Client-Centered Therapy
emphasizes creating a therapeutic environment where patients feel
accepted, understood, and supported.
What is the role of 'unconditional positive regard' in Rogers' therapy? --
-------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Unconditional positive regard is
,the therapist's acceptance and support of the patient without
judgment.
What does the biopsychosocial model consider in mental health? --------
-CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The biopsychosocial model considers
the interaction between biological, psychological, and social factors in
mental health.
What are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their impact? ------
---CORRECT ANSWER-----------------ACEs are traumatic events during
childhood that increase the risk of mental health and substance use
disorders in adulthood.
What is the primary purpose of specific nursing theories? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------To provide frameworks guiding
assessment, care planning, and interventions, contributing to a holistic
understanding of patient needs.
Who are some key theorists in nursing? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------
---------Madeleine Leininger, Dorothea Orem, Hildegard Peplau, Jean
Watson.
, What is the focus of Leininger's Theory of Cultural Care? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Cultural competence in nursing.
What are the key concepts of Leininger's Theory of Cultural Care? -------
--CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Cultural Care, Cultural Competence,
Transcultural Nursing.
Define Cultural Care in the context of nursing. ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Health and well-being linked to culture; holistic
care incorporates cultural beliefs, values, and practices.
What is the role of therapists in psychodynamic practice? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Therapists help bring unconscious
material to the conscious, aiding patients in recognizing repressed
thoughts/feelings.
What types of disorders can psychodynamic theories help treat? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------They help treat chronic issues like
