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The Purpose Of The American Nurses Association's Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: Scope
And Standards Of Practice Is To
A. Define The Role And Actions For The NP
B. Establish The Legal Authority For The Prescription Of Psychotropic Medications
C. Define The Legal Statutes Of The Role Of The PMHNP
D. Define The Differences Between The Physician Role And The NP Role
ANSWER>>A.
The ANA’s Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing: Scope And Standards Of Practice Defines The Role
And Actions Of The Nurse Practitioner.
REF: Pg. 16
Primary Prevention Care Practices Are An Essential Aspect Of The PMHNP Role. Which Of The
Following Is The Best Example Of A Primary Prevention Care Strategy For Community Behavioral
Health?
A. Aftercare Program For Chronically Mentally Ill Clients Recently Discharged From The Hospital
B. Court-Ordered Counseling For Abusive Parents
C. 24-Hour Crisis Hotlines
, D. Parenting Skills Classes For Pregnant Adolescents
ANSWER>>D.
Information Reduces Incidence Of Disease.
REF: Pg. 103
The Trend In Legal Rulings On Cases Involving Mental Illness Over The Past 25 Years Has Been To
A. Encourage Juries To Find Defendants Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity
B. Protect The Person's Freedoms Or Rights When He Or She Is Committed To A Mental Hospital
C. Place Increasing Trust In Mental Health Professionals To Make Good And Ethical Decisions
D. Decrease The "Red Tape" Associated With Commitments So That Commitments Are Faster
And Easier
ANSWER>>B.
Identifies The Trend Of Ensuring The Protection Of Individual Civil Liberties For Psychiatric
Clients.
REF: Pg. 20, 21
Mr. Smithers, An Involuntarily Hospitalized Patient Experiencing Psychotic Symptoms, Refuses To
Take Any Of His Ordered Medication Because He Believes "Jesus Christ Told Me I Am The