NR 668 FINAL EXAM | PSYCHIATRIC-
MENTAL HEALTH CAPSTONE
PRACTICUM & INTENSIVE FINAL
EXAM (Latest Update 2026) UPDATE!!
Which of the following is characteristic of the leadership competency for APRNs?
a. Participating in a community-focused program that promotes mental health and
reduces the risk of mental health problems
b. Modifying the treatment plan based on the patient's needs
c. Developing an age-appropriate treatment plan
d. Evaluating the appropriate use of seclusion - <<<<CORRECT
ANSWERS>>>a. Participating in a community-focused program that promotes
mental health and reduces the risk of mental health problems
Which of the following allows the PMHNP to practice in a state?
a. Graduation
b. Licensure
c. Credentialing
d. Certification - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>b. Licensure
A new graduate PMHNP is considering a job at a psychiatric ED. The medical director
informs the prospective hire that they are expected to evaluate and treat children,
adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. What document should be consulted to
determine if the PMHNP can legally treat psychiatric patients across the life span?
a, The hospital bylaws
b. The PMHNP can treat any patient because there is a collaborating physician
c. The PMHNP scope of practice
d. The state Nurse Practice Act - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>d. The state
Nurse Practice Act
The process of integrating the best research evidence with clinical expertise and client
needs and values is known as:
a. Evidence-based practice
b. Quality improvement
c. Research
d. Research utilization - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>a. Evidence-based
practice
Morgan is an RN on a busy cerebrovascular accident unit at the local hospital. She
forgot to turn her patient every 2 hours in bed and now he has a stage I decubitus ulcer.
What could this be best described as?
a. Lack of consent
b. Violations order
,c. Negligence
d. Battery - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>c. Negligence
All of the following are governed by the institutional review board except:
a. Ensuring equitable selection
b. Regulating funding for the study
c. Evaluating risks and benefits, ensuring reporting of adverse events
d. Ensuring risks to participants are minimized - <<<<CORRECT
ANSWERS>>>b. Regulating funding for the study
Atith is a 21 year old male from Cambodia. His chest reveals long raised red marks from
dragging a coin across his skin. Recognizing this cultural concept would prompt the
PMHNP to consider what potential diagnosis within the DSM-5?
a. Agoraphobia
b. Panic disorder
c. PTSD
d. All of these diagnoses are possible. - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>d. All of
these diagnoses are possible.
- Khyal cap or Khyal attacks is a syndrome found amongst Cambodians. Symptoms
include panic attacks, agoraphobias, anxiety, PTSD and somatic symptoms which come
out of the blue or are triggered by worrisome thoughts. Recognizing cultural concepts of
distress is neceassry during case formulation.
A cultural explanation of distress including fatigue, weakness, weight loss, somatic
complaints, depressed mood and impotence thought to be related to semen loss is
otherwise known as dhat in this region of the world. Where is a client most likely from
given the specific complaint of dhat?
a. Australia and Fiji
b. China and Southeast Asia
c. India and Pakistan
d. Russia and Ukraine - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>c. India and Pakistan
- Dhat syndrome is a syndrome of distress thought related to a loss of semen. Related
symptoms thought caused from dhat include depressed mood, fatigue, weight loss,
anxiety, somatic complaints and impotence.
A 34-year-old Korean male pediatric dentist is referred to psychiatry for persistent
anxiety. Upon further assessment, he reveals that his penis is shrinking into his
abdomen. Despite the reassurance he has received from numerous health care
providers in the past he remains convinced of this belief. This culture-bound delusion is
known as:
a. Zar
b. Taijin kyofusho
c. Koro
d. Kuru - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>c. Koro
,All of the following are attributes of cultural care that may influence the therapeutic
alliance except?
a. Urban setting
b. Beliefs
c. Religion
d. Gender roles - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>a. Urban setting
Which statistical test differentiates among three or more groups?
a. T-test
b. Pearson's r correlation
c. Probability
d. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>d. Analysis of
variance (ANOVA)
The level of significance describing the probability of a particular result occurring by
chance alone is represented by which of the following?
a. Odds ratio
b. p-value
c. Confidence interval
d. z-score - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>b. p-value
The PMHNP is working with an insurance organization to provide oversight and
authorization of series and benefits to patients. Which role of the PMHNP best
describes this activity?
a. Advocacy
b. Mentoring
c. Case management
d. Policy making - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>c. Case management
What method of analysis describes the basic features of the data and summarizes and
organizes observations?
a. Inferential statistics
b. Descriptive statistics
c. Regression analysis
d. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>b. Descriptive
statistics
Which statistical test identifies a relationship between two variables?
a. Pearson's r correlation
b. Probability
c. Analysis of variance (ANOVA)
d. t-test - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>a. Pearson's r correlation
The process of synthesizing, disseminating, and using research-generated knowledge
to make a change in practice is known as:
a. Research utilization
, b. Research
c. Evidence-based practice
d. Quality improvement - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>a. Research utilization
The learned beliefs and behaviors common among all members of a group defines:
a. Folie a familie
b. Complex delusions
c. Culture
d. Folie a deux - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>c. Culture
During a psychiatric evaluation, the client reveals to the PMHNP a transgender identity.
The client indicates a preference for personal pronouns like he and him. What is the
biological sex of the client?
a. Female
b. Asexual
c. Male
d. Lesbian - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>a. Female
Andika, a 26 year old male from Indonesia swung a sword at a doctor shortly after the
sudden death of his father. He lost consciousness, collapsing to the floor after the
violent attempt to hurt the doctor. Which culture bound syndrome best describes
Andika's behavior?
a. Latah
b. Amok
c. Ataque de nervios
d. Koro - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>b. Amok
Amok is mostly found amongst males in Malaysia and Indonesia. Sudden violent
behavior that is often followed by amnesia best describes this dissociative episode.
Use the following scenario to answer question regarding the Health Belief Model (HBM):
A PMHNP is leading a recovery group for at-risk teens who have been mandated to
attend meetings as part of their addiction treatment. A member of the group expresses
how difficult it has been to maintain her sobriety and as a result does not feel she will be
successful this time. Which concept of the Health Belief Model would be the most
significant risk factor for relapse?
a. Perceived severity and perceived barriers
b. Cues to action and perceived severity
c. Self-efficacy and perceived susceptibility
d. Self-efficacy and perceived benefits - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>b. Cues
to action and perceived severity
Which of the following is characteristic of the leadership competency for APRNs?
a. Participating in a community-focused program that promotes mental health and
reduces the risk of mental health problems
b. Modifying the treatment plan based on the patient's needs
c. Developing an age-appropriate treatment plan
MENTAL HEALTH CAPSTONE
PRACTICUM & INTENSIVE FINAL
EXAM (Latest Update 2026) UPDATE!!
Which of the following is characteristic of the leadership competency for APRNs?
a. Participating in a community-focused program that promotes mental health and
reduces the risk of mental health problems
b. Modifying the treatment plan based on the patient's needs
c. Developing an age-appropriate treatment plan
d. Evaluating the appropriate use of seclusion - <<<<CORRECT
ANSWERS>>>a. Participating in a community-focused program that promotes
mental health and reduces the risk of mental health problems
Which of the following allows the PMHNP to practice in a state?
a. Graduation
b. Licensure
c. Credentialing
d. Certification - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>b. Licensure
A new graduate PMHNP is considering a job at a psychiatric ED. The medical director
informs the prospective hire that they are expected to evaluate and treat children,
adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. What document should be consulted to
determine if the PMHNP can legally treat psychiatric patients across the life span?
a, The hospital bylaws
b. The PMHNP can treat any patient because there is a collaborating physician
c. The PMHNP scope of practice
d. The state Nurse Practice Act - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>d. The state
Nurse Practice Act
The process of integrating the best research evidence with clinical expertise and client
needs and values is known as:
a. Evidence-based practice
b. Quality improvement
c. Research
d. Research utilization - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>a. Evidence-based
practice
Morgan is an RN on a busy cerebrovascular accident unit at the local hospital. She
forgot to turn her patient every 2 hours in bed and now he has a stage I decubitus ulcer.
What could this be best described as?
a. Lack of consent
b. Violations order
,c. Negligence
d. Battery - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>c. Negligence
All of the following are governed by the institutional review board except:
a. Ensuring equitable selection
b. Regulating funding for the study
c. Evaluating risks and benefits, ensuring reporting of adverse events
d. Ensuring risks to participants are minimized - <<<<CORRECT
ANSWERS>>>b. Regulating funding for the study
Atith is a 21 year old male from Cambodia. His chest reveals long raised red marks from
dragging a coin across his skin. Recognizing this cultural concept would prompt the
PMHNP to consider what potential diagnosis within the DSM-5?
a. Agoraphobia
b. Panic disorder
c. PTSD
d. All of these diagnoses are possible. - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>d. All of
these diagnoses are possible.
- Khyal cap or Khyal attacks is a syndrome found amongst Cambodians. Symptoms
include panic attacks, agoraphobias, anxiety, PTSD and somatic symptoms which come
out of the blue or are triggered by worrisome thoughts. Recognizing cultural concepts of
distress is neceassry during case formulation.
A cultural explanation of distress including fatigue, weakness, weight loss, somatic
complaints, depressed mood and impotence thought to be related to semen loss is
otherwise known as dhat in this region of the world. Where is a client most likely from
given the specific complaint of dhat?
a. Australia and Fiji
b. China and Southeast Asia
c. India and Pakistan
d. Russia and Ukraine - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>c. India and Pakistan
- Dhat syndrome is a syndrome of distress thought related to a loss of semen. Related
symptoms thought caused from dhat include depressed mood, fatigue, weight loss,
anxiety, somatic complaints and impotence.
A 34-year-old Korean male pediatric dentist is referred to psychiatry for persistent
anxiety. Upon further assessment, he reveals that his penis is shrinking into his
abdomen. Despite the reassurance he has received from numerous health care
providers in the past he remains convinced of this belief. This culture-bound delusion is
known as:
a. Zar
b. Taijin kyofusho
c. Koro
d. Kuru - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>c. Koro
,All of the following are attributes of cultural care that may influence the therapeutic
alliance except?
a. Urban setting
b. Beliefs
c. Religion
d. Gender roles - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>a. Urban setting
Which statistical test differentiates among three or more groups?
a. T-test
b. Pearson's r correlation
c. Probability
d. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>d. Analysis of
variance (ANOVA)
The level of significance describing the probability of a particular result occurring by
chance alone is represented by which of the following?
a. Odds ratio
b. p-value
c. Confidence interval
d. z-score - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>b. p-value
The PMHNP is working with an insurance organization to provide oversight and
authorization of series and benefits to patients. Which role of the PMHNP best
describes this activity?
a. Advocacy
b. Mentoring
c. Case management
d. Policy making - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>c. Case management
What method of analysis describes the basic features of the data and summarizes and
organizes observations?
a. Inferential statistics
b. Descriptive statistics
c. Regression analysis
d. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>b. Descriptive
statistics
Which statistical test identifies a relationship between two variables?
a. Pearson's r correlation
b. Probability
c. Analysis of variance (ANOVA)
d. t-test - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>a. Pearson's r correlation
The process of synthesizing, disseminating, and using research-generated knowledge
to make a change in practice is known as:
a. Research utilization
, b. Research
c. Evidence-based practice
d. Quality improvement - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>a. Research utilization
The learned beliefs and behaviors common among all members of a group defines:
a. Folie a familie
b. Complex delusions
c. Culture
d. Folie a deux - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>c. Culture
During a psychiatric evaluation, the client reveals to the PMHNP a transgender identity.
The client indicates a preference for personal pronouns like he and him. What is the
biological sex of the client?
a. Female
b. Asexual
c. Male
d. Lesbian - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>a. Female
Andika, a 26 year old male from Indonesia swung a sword at a doctor shortly after the
sudden death of his father. He lost consciousness, collapsing to the floor after the
violent attempt to hurt the doctor. Which culture bound syndrome best describes
Andika's behavior?
a. Latah
b. Amok
c. Ataque de nervios
d. Koro - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>b. Amok
Amok is mostly found amongst males in Malaysia and Indonesia. Sudden violent
behavior that is often followed by amnesia best describes this dissociative episode.
Use the following scenario to answer question regarding the Health Belief Model (HBM):
A PMHNP is leading a recovery group for at-risk teens who have been mandated to
attend meetings as part of their addiction treatment. A member of the group expresses
how difficult it has been to maintain her sobriety and as a result does not feel she will be
successful this time. Which concept of the Health Belief Model would be the most
significant risk factor for relapse?
a. Perceived severity and perceived barriers
b. Cues to action and perceived severity
c. Self-efficacy and perceived susceptibility
d. Self-efficacy and perceived benefits - <<<<CORRECT ANSWERS>>>b. Cues
to action and perceived severity
Which of the following is characteristic of the leadership competency for APRNs?
a. Participating in a community-focused program that promotes mental health and
reduces the risk of mental health problems
b. Modifying the treatment plan based on the patient's needs
c. Developing an age-appropriate treatment plan
