The treatment of others equitably and distribution of benefits/burdens fairly is known as which of the following?
A. Fidelity
B. Justice
C. Beneficence
D. Non-maleficence
Which of the following may govern the profession of the PMHNP? - Answer- Statutory laws govern the practice of a profes...
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Question: 1
Concerns when treating geriatric patients with psychotherapeutic drugs include all of the
following EXCEPT:
A. Elderly persons may be more susceptible to adverse effects of psychotherapeutic
drugs.
B. Elderly persons may metabolize psychotherapeutic drugs more slowly.
C. Elderly persons may metabolize psychotherapeutic drugs more rapidly.
D. Elderly persons may excrete psychotherapeutic drugs more slowly.
Question 2
The treatment of others equitably and distribution of benefits/burdens fairly is known as which
of the following?
A. Fidelity
B. Justice
C. Beneficence
D. Non-maleficence
Which of the following may govern the profession of the PMHNP? - Answer- Statutory laws
govern the practice of a profession. the U.S Constitution, certifications, and city ordinances do not
address professional practices.
Which of the following factors are facilitating the growth of the PMHNP? - Answer- Decreased
stigmatization regarding mental health enhances the growth of the profession. Increased
competition, overlapping scope of practice, and mandated collaborative practice relationships
restrict the growth of the profession.
Question 3
Persons who subordinate their own needs to those of others, get other to assume responsibility
for major areas of the lives, lack self-confidence, and may experience intense discomfort when
alone for more than a brief period of time are demonstrating characteristics consistent with
which of the following personality disorders?
A. Avoidant personality disorder
B. Passive personality disorder
C. Dependent personality disorder
D. Antisocial personality disorder
Question 4
According to Sullivan, which of the following are consistent with a mentor/mentee relationship?
A. Mentors are assigned
B. Mentor relationships are shorter term
C. Goals for the mentoring relationship are set mutually.
, D. A and B only
Question 5
A form of child abuse in which a parent or caretaker repeatedly fabricates or actually inflicts injury or
illness in a child for whom medical intervention is then sought, often in an emergency setting, is
known as which of the following?
A. Korsakoff's syndrome
B. Snyder's syndrome
C. Munchausen syndrome
D. Munchausen syndrome by proxy
which of the following is not a core competency of APRN'S? - Answer- 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 ethical principles and decision-making.
Which of the following is characteristic of the leadership competency for APRN's? - Answer-
Participating 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.
All of the following are characteristics of the independent practice competency except: - Answer-
Taking opportunities to influence health policy and reduce stigma of mental health services
exemplifies health policy competency. Considering differential diagnoses, conducting
psychotherapy and implementing plans to minimize comorbidity are examples of practicing with
full practice authority at the top of the professional license.
A state's Nurse Practice Act specifies all of the following except: - Answer- The state Nurse
Practice Act does not provide oversight of services and benefits provided to the patient. It does
define who may use the title and the work of the nurse practitioner as well as restrict the practice of
the professional.
Why is it necessary for insurance companies to credential PMHNP'S? - Answer- The purpose of
credentialing is to ensure public safety and a minimum level of professional competence: this helps
reduce vicarious liability on insurance companies. Insurance companies do not define the scope of
practice: they have nothing to do with professional organizations who grant certification. State
governing bodies define the role of the nurse practitioner.
,Question 6
The need for nurse practitioners to practice to the full extent of their education and training is
necessary for which of the following reasons? Select all that apply.
A. The growth in number and proportion of older Americans
B. The projected primary care physician shortage by 2025
C. Increased number of individuals who have access to healthcare
D. The economic push for cost-effective healthcare
Question 7
The ARNP assessing lifestyle as a social determinant of health would ask about which of the
following?
A. Diet
B. Education
C. Health literacy
D. Inherited diseases
Question 8
In educating the patient beginning to take Lithium, the ARNP explains which of the
following related to diet and fluid intake?
A. Caffeine and alcohol act as hydration agents and can raise your lithium concentrations.
B. Drink at least a gallon or more of water per day and limit your salt intake.
C. If you go on a diet, your doctor may need to increase frequency of blood tests.
D. All of the above
Question 9
The goal of psychotropic treatment is to eliminate all manifestations of a disorder to below the
syndromal threshold, which is defined as which of the following?
A. Response
B. Remission
C. Resistance
D. Sensitization
Question 10
The NP can impact health policy and healthcare by doing which of the following?
A. Become an active member of local, state, and/or national NP organizations.
B. Become familiar with the resources available on NP organization websites.
C. Volunteer to serve on legislative committees within professional NP organizations.
D. All the above
, Question 11
A term used to describe individuals and families who are found to live in overcrowded homes,
relocate frequently, and struggle to pay rent and monthly expenses is which of the following?
A. Homelessness
B. Housing
instability
C. Transiency
D. A and B
Question 12
Which of the following is consistent with current literature regarding the epidemiology of
dependent personality disorder?
A. Dependent personality is more common in men than in women.
B. Dependent personality disorder is more common in young children than in older ones.
C. Persons with chronic physical illness in childhood may be most susceptible to this
disorder.
D. B and C only
which of the following allows the PMHNP to practice in a state? - Answer- Certification allows a
professional to practice their profession in a state. Certification designates successful completion of
a course of study. Credentialing is a process that verifies minimum levels of professional
competency to ensure public safety. Graduation is ceremony offered by an education institution in
accordance with established criteria of completion.
All of the following are considered personal health identifiers except: - Answer- Personal health
identifiers include name, address, and phone number. Patient diagnosis is not considered a personal
health identifier.
Unless the patient provides consent for releasing information, the health information Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) Prohibits the disclosure of personal health identifiers to all of the
following except: - Answer- The patient must consent to the release of personal health identifiers to
next of kin, clergy and an attorney. Patient consent is not required to release personal health
identifiers to a patient's health insurance company.
Question 13
Patients who injure themselves by self-mutilation (i.e., cutting their skin) but who usually do not
wish to die are said to have which of the following?
A. Suicide intent
B. Suicidal ideations
C. Parasuicidal behavior
D. Aborted suicide attempt
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