NR548 CERTIFICATION EVALUATION
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
PRACTICE PACK
●● final step of the psychiatric interview
Answer: documentation
-Thorough, accurate documentation is necessary for clinical and legal
purposes
●● Closing the Interview
Answer: PMHNP explains the diagnosis and treatment options to the
client
-offers an opportunity for the client to ask questions and give input
-discussion includes recommendations for any additional psychological
assessments and laboratory testing needed
-education regarding recommended medications and therapies
-If a need to collaborate with other providers for information or
treatment, the PMHNP should seek permission from the client at this
time to do so
-opportunity to address any client concerns about stigma
-discuss need for F/U care
, ●● Which of the following should be included when providing client
education about medication regimens? Select all that apply.
explain how the medication targets the symptoms, specific benefits, and
expected time course.
identify potential side effects, duration of side effects, and adverse
effects.
explain the instructions, dosing, and special requirements.
use teach-back methods to ensure client understanding.
Answer: explain how the medication targets the symptoms, specific
benefits, and expected time course.
identify potential side effects, duration of side effects, and adverse
effects.
explain the instructions, dosing, and special requirements.
use teach-back methods to ensure client understanding.
●● Follow-Up homework
Answer: PMHNP may assign homework to the client
-especially when tx plan includes cognitive-behavioral or family therapy
-explain the purpose and goal of the assignment
-explain whether the client will be expected to report on the homework
at the next appointment
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
PRACTICE PACK
●● final step of the psychiatric interview
Answer: documentation
-Thorough, accurate documentation is necessary for clinical and legal
purposes
●● Closing the Interview
Answer: PMHNP explains the diagnosis and treatment options to the
client
-offers an opportunity for the client to ask questions and give input
-discussion includes recommendations for any additional psychological
assessments and laboratory testing needed
-education regarding recommended medications and therapies
-If a need to collaborate with other providers for information or
treatment, the PMHNP should seek permission from the client at this
time to do so
-opportunity to address any client concerns about stigma
-discuss need for F/U care
, ●● Which of the following should be included when providing client
education about medication regimens? Select all that apply.
explain how the medication targets the symptoms, specific benefits, and
expected time course.
identify potential side effects, duration of side effects, and adverse
effects.
explain the instructions, dosing, and special requirements.
use teach-back methods to ensure client understanding.
Answer: explain how the medication targets the symptoms, specific
benefits, and expected time course.
identify potential side effects, duration of side effects, and adverse
effects.
explain the instructions, dosing, and special requirements.
use teach-back methods to ensure client understanding.
●● Follow-Up homework
Answer: PMHNP may assign homework to the client
-especially when tx plan includes cognitive-behavioral or family therapy
-explain the purpose and goal of the assignment
-explain whether the client will be expected to report on the homework
at the next appointment
