PMH-BC Certification Success Guide 2026 | Verified
Questions & Answers | Graded A+
1. A patient with schizophrenia is refusing medication even though it is
necessary for the management of their condition. The nurse practitioner
should consider which ethical principle when deciding about the patient's
treatment.
Justice
Beneficence
Autonomy
Non-maleficence
2. Discuss the ethical implications of a nurse's responsibility to report abuse and
violence in the context of patient autonomy.
A nurse must balance the duty to report abuse with respect for the
patient's autonomy, particularly regarding violence.
A nurse can report any incident without considering the patient's
wishes.
A nurse should prioritize the patient's wishes over legal obligations.
A nurse is not required to report anything if the patient does not
consent.
3. Which of the following is true?
You must be able to prove elder abuse before you report it.
The laws concerning elder abuse are the same in all states.
Most states require nurses to report abuse.
You have no obligation concerning abuse if you are a nursing student.
,4. If a patient has damage to the parietal lobe, which cognitive function might
be most affected?
Decision making
Spatial awareness
Emotional regulation
Visual processing
5. If a psychiatric nurse case manager is assigned to a patient with multiple
mental health issues, what approach should they take to ensure effective
treatment?
Refer the patient to a psychiatrist without further involvement.
Focus solely on medication management for the patient.
Limit communication with other healthcare providers.
Develop a comprehensive care plan that addresses all of the
patient's needs.
6. Psychiatric advanced directives are completed primarily for what purpose?
To determine client eligibility for disability benefits
To diagnose mental health disorders in clients
To identify current risk factors the client might possess that may
predispose them to acquiring trauma or experiencing a mental health
crisis
For a client during a time of stabilization to outline how they would
like to receive their care for an anticipated future mental health
crisis
,7. When communicating with a Native American patient, the GNP knows that:
Members speak in a loud tone of voice.
Body language is not important.
Silence indicates respect for the speaker.
Eye contact is viewed as a sign of respect.
8. Describe the significance of different therapy types in psychiatric nursing
practice.
Different therapy types address various mental health conditions
and cater to individual patient needs, enhancing treatment
effectiveness.
The choice of therapy type is solely based on the therapist's
preference, not the patient's needs.
Therapy types are primarily used for administrative purposes rather
than patient care.
All therapy types are interchangeable and provide the same benefits
regardless of the patient's condition.
9. One primary goal and benefit of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is:
forming closer relationships with the patient's family.
more reimbursement to staff for services provided.
preventing rehospitalization.
more flexible work schedule for staff.
10. Suspected abuse of a patient must be reported
If a patient is seriously hurt
, If it seems to continue for more than 6 months
Immediately
Only if the patient consents to the report
11. TopHat Question. Which of the following best describes a randomized
controlled trial design?
Study population is randomized to have the outcome/to not have the
outcome and followed over time for development of exposure.
Study population who is exposed/not exposed and followed over
time for outcome.
Study population is randomized to intervention/standard treatment
groups and followed over time for the outcome.
Study population who has outcome/does not have the outcome and
are asked about history of exposure.
12. Standards of practice in mental health nursing predominantly:
Involve the department of health in individual states and countries.
Document rules of practice among mental health nurses in all states
and countries.
Describe the expected performance of nurses providing mental
health care.
Recognise individual differences in each nurse's workplace.
13. Describe the significance of the seven standards of performance in
psychiatric nursing practice.
The seven standards ensure comprehensive care and promote
ethical practices in psychiatric nursing.
Questions & Answers | Graded A+
1. A patient with schizophrenia is refusing medication even though it is
necessary for the management of their condition. The nurse practitioner
should consider which ethical principle when deciding about the patient's
treatment.
Justice
Beneficence
Autonomy
Non-maleficence
2. Discuss the ethical implications of a nurse's responsibility to report abuse and
violence in the context of patient autonomy.
A nurse must balance the duty to report abuse with respect for the
patient's autonomy, particularly regarding violence.
A nurse can report any incident without considering the patient's
wishes.
A nurse should prioritize the patient's wishes over legal obligations.
A nurse is not required to report anything if the patient does not
consent.
3. Which of the following is true?
You must be able to prove elder abuse before you report it.
The laws concerning elder abuse are the same in all states.
Most states require nurses to report abuse.
You have no obligation concerning abuse if you are a nursing student.
,4. If a patient has damage to the parietal lobe, which cognitive function might
be most affected?
Decision making
Spatial awareness
Emotional regulation
Visual processing
5. If a psychiatric nurse case manager is assigned to a patient with multiple
mental health issues, what approach should they take to ensure effective
treatment?
Refer the patient to a psychiatrist without further involvement.
Focus solely on medication management for the patient.
Limit communication with other healthcare providers.
Develop a comprehensive care plan that addresses all of the
patient's needs.
6. Psychiatric advanced directives are completed primarily for what purpose?
To determine client eligibility for disability benefits
To diagnose mental health disorders in clients
To identify current risk factors the client might possess that may
predispose them to acquiring trauma or experiencing a mental health
crisis
For a client during a time of stabilization to outline how they would
like to receive their care for an anticipated future mental health
crisis
,7. When communicating with a Native American patient, the GNP knows that:
Members speak in a loud tone of voice.
Body language is not important.
Silence indicates respect for the speaker.
Eye contact is viewed as a sign of respect.
8. Describe the significance of different therapy types in psychiatric nursing
practice.
Different therapy types address various mental health conditions
and cater to individual patient needs, enhancing treatment
effectiveness.
The choice of therapy type is solely based on the therapist's
preference, not the patient's needs.
Therapy types are primarily used for administrative purposes rather
than patient care.
All therapy types are interchangeable and provide the same benefits
regardless of the patient's condition.
9. One primary goal and benefit of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is:
forming closer relationships with the patient's family.
more reimbursement to staff for services provided.
preventing rehospitalization.
more flexible work schedule for staff.
10. Suspected abuse of a patient must be reported
If a patient is seriously hurt
, If it seems to continue for more than 6 months
Immediately
Only if the patient consents to the report
11. TopHat Question. Which of the following best describes a randomized
controlled trial design?
Study population is randomized to have the outcome/to not have the
outcome and followed over time for development of exposure.
Study population who is exposed/not exposed and followed over
time for outcome.
Study population is randomized to intervention/standard treatment
groups and followed over time for the outcome.
Study population who has outcome/does not have the outcome and
are asked about history of exposure.
12. Standards of practice in mental health nursing predominantly:
Involve the department of health in individual states and countries.
Document rules of practice among mental health nurses in all states
and countries.
Describe the expected performance of nurses providing mental
health care.
Recognise individual differences in each nurse's workplace.
13. Describe the significance of the seven standards of performance in
psychiatric nursing practice.
The seven standards ensure comprehensive care and promote
ethical practices in psychiatric nursing.
