NR548 WEEK 6 EXAM: PSYCHIATRIC
ASSESSMENT FOR PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL
HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER (LATEST
2026/2027 UPDATE) QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS | GRADE A | 100% CORRECT
AT CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING
NR548 Week 6 Exam: Psychiatric Assessment for PMHNP (2026/2027
Update)
1. Question: What is the purpose of the closure phase in a psychiatric interview,
and what activities occur during this phase?
Answer: The closure phase is the final phase of the psychiatric interview
process. It provides the client with a summary and findings of the interview and
allows discussion of future plans. During this phase, the PMHNP may provide
education, review treatment options, and discuss follow-up care, ensuring the
client leaves with a clear understanding of next steps.
Correct Answer:
Final phase of the psychiatric interview process
Provides the client with a summary and findings of the interview and allows for
discussion of future plans
PMHNP may provide education during this phase
2. Question: What is considered the final step of the psychiatric interview, and
why is it essential?
Answer: The final step is documentation. Accurate and thorough documentation is
essential for clinical communication, legal purposes, and continuity of care. It
ensures that all findings from the interview are recorded properly for future reference,
including treatment decisions, billing, and risk mitigation.
Correct Answer:
, Documentation
Thorough, accurate documentation is necessary for clinical and legal purposes
3. Question: During closing the interview, how should the PMHNP handle
diagnosis, treatment options, and client questions?
Answer: During closure, the PMHNP should explain the diagnosis and treatment
options clearly, provide the client the opportunity to ask questions, and discuss
recommendations for further assessments or lab tests. Education
regarding medications and therapies should be provided, and the PMHNP
should address concerns about stigma and discuss the need for follow-up care.
Permission to collaborate with other providers should be sought if needed.
Correct 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 follow-up care
4. Question: How should a PMHNP elicit a patient’s agenda during a psychiatric
interview?
Answer: The patient’s agenda should be elicited using simple, open-ended
questions that allow the client to express what they hope to gain from the session.
Some patients have specific requests, like medication or counseling, while others
may not have a clear agenda. The PMHNP should avoid forcing a response if the
patient is unsure.
Correct Answer:
Elicit it with a simple question, such as:
"How do you hope I can help you?"
"How were you hoping that I could help you to feel better?"
Sometimes patients have a clear idea of what they'd like; medication,
counseling, advice, or documentation
Some patients don’t have a specific request; don’t force the issue
ASSESSMENT FOR PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL
HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER (LATEST
2026/2027 UPDATE) QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS | GRADE A | 100% CORRECT
AT CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING
NR548 Week 6 Exam: Psychiatric Assessment for PMHNP (2026/2027
Update)
1. Question: What is the purpose of the closure phase in a psychiatric interview,
and what activities occur during this phase?
Answer: The closure phase is the final phase of the psychiatric interview
process. It provides the client with a summary and findings of the interview and
allows discussion of future plans. During this phase, the PMHNP may provide
education, review treatment options, and discuss follow-up care, ensuring the
client leaves with a clear understanding of next steps.
Correct Answer:
Final phase of the psychiatric interview process
Provides the client with a summary and findings of the interview and allows for
discussion of future plans
PMHNP may provide education during this phase
2. Question: What is considered the final step of the psychiatric interview, and
why is it essential?
Answer: The final step is documentation. Accurate and thorough documentation is
essential for clinical communication, legal purposes, and continuity of care. It
ensures that all findings from the interview are recorded properly for future reference,
including treatment decisions, billing, and risk mitigation.
Correct Answer:
, Documentation
Thorough, accurate documentation is necessary for clinical and legal purposes
3. Question: During closing the interview, how should the PMHNP handle
diagnosis, treatment options, and client questions?
Answer: During closure, the PMHNP should explain the diagnosis and treatment
options clearly, provide the client the opportunity to ask questions, and discuss
recommendations for further assessments or lab tests. Education
regarding medications and therapies should be provided, and the PMHNP
should address concerns about stigma and discuss the need for follow-up care.
Permission to collaborate with other providers should be sought if needed.
Correct 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 follow-up care
4. Question: How should a PMHNP elicit a patient’s agenda during a psychiatric
interview?
Answer: The patient’s agenda should be elicited using simple, open-ended
questions that allow the client to express what they hope to gain from the session.
Some patients have specific requests, like medication or counseling, while others
may not have a clear agenda. The PMHNP should avoid forcing a response if the
patient is unsure.
Correct Answer:
Elicit it with a simple question, such as:
"How do you hope I can help you?"
"How were you hoping that I could help you to feel better?"
Sometimes patients have a clear idea of what they'd like; medication,
counseling, advice, or documentation
Some patients don’t have a specific request; don’t force the issue
