2024 PMHNP BOARD REVIEW
EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Positive Romberg Sign - CORRECT-ANSWERS(r/t etoh) loss of balance that
occurs when closing the eyes
ETOH withdrawal delirium may result in? - CORRECT-ANSWERSSeizures or
death
Clinical Symptoms of Hypothroidism - CORRECT-ANSWERSFatigue (usually
1st sx)
Depression & Anxiety
Cold intolerance
Sleep problems
Constipation
Memory impairment
Decreased libido
Menorrhagio
Myxedema (swelling of skin/waxy looking)
Wt. gain
Lab tests for HIV - CORRECT-ANSWERSELISA for initial screening (>99.9%
sensitivity)
Western Blot for confirmation
#1 Cause of Preventable Blindness - CORRECT-ANSWERSChlamydia
Treatment for Syphilis - CORRECT-ANSWERSPCN G
STDs - Mandatory Reporting to Health Department - CORRECT-ANSWERSHIV,
Hep B, Hep C, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis
Treatment for HIV - CORRECT-ANSWERSAntiretrovirals & treat opportunistic
infections
Cognitive Theory (Piaget) - CORRECT-ANSWERSDevelopment R/T cognition,
learning & understanding
0 - 2: Sensorimotor (Object Permanence)
, 2 - 7: Perioperational (Symbolic Play & Magical Thinking)
Maslow's Heirarchy of Needs - CORRECT-ANSWERSSelf-actualization
Self-esteem
Love & Belonging
Safety
Physiological Needs
Health Belief Model (Becker) - CORRECT-ANSWERSExplains that people don't
always prevent/screen due to:
Perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers, cues to action, or self-
efficacy
Gestalt Therapy (Perls) - CORRECT-ANSWERSMust find own way in life
"Good enough mother" allows for interpersonal safety for developing true
self
Interpersonal Relationship Theory (Peplau) - CORRECT-ANSWERSTherapeutic
nurse-client relationship is central!
Phases: Orientation, Working, Termination
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) - CORRECT-ANSWERSTx of Borderline &
Narcissistic
Weekly 1 hour sessions
Weekly Group Skills Training
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