NR 668 CEA Final Questions and ANSWERS
2026\2027 update (100% VERIFIED )
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
- ANSWER: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- ANSWER: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 determ
ine 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- ANSWER: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- ANSWER: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 hour
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- ANSWER: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
- ANSWER: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
- 5? DSM
a.
Agoraphobia
b. Panic disorder
c. PTSD
d. All of these diagnoses are possible.
- ANSWER: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 distre
ss 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- ANSWER: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 inhet past he remains convinced of this belief. This culture
- bound delusion is known
as: a. Zar
b. Taijin kyofusho
c. Koro
d. Kuru - ANSWER: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- ANSWER:a. Urban setting
Which statistical test differentiates among three or more groups?- test
a. T
b. Pearson's r correlation
c. Probability
d. Analysis of variance (ANOVA)
- ANSWER: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 - ANSWER: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- ANSWER: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)
- ANSWER: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 - ANSWER: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
- ANSWER: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- ANSWER: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 - ANSWER: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 los
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 - ANSWER: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 th
, 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 severi
and perceived barriers
b. Cues to action and perceived severity
c. Self- efficacy and perceived susceptibility
d. Self- efficacy and perceived benefits
- ANSWER:b. Cues to action and perceived severity
The Office Inspector General or OIG has initiated an investigation regarding your assigned collaborating
psychiatrist. Which of the following is the OIG most likely concerned with? a. Moral character of the physician
b. Medicare fraud
c. FidelityPharmaceutical sponsored dinners for CME
d. Physical assault charges against a patient- ANSWER:b. Medicare fraud
The OIG is responsible for investigating situations which involve fraud, waste and abuse of federal and other HHS
programs.
All of the following statements are true regarding scope of practice except: a. The scope of
practice varies broadly from state to state
b. The scope of practice provides a way to judge the nature of the care provided
c. The scope of practice defines the nurse practitioner role and actions
d. The scope of practice identifies competencies assumed to be held by all nurse practitioners in a
specific role - ANSWER:b. The scope of practice provides a way to judge the nature of the care provided
The Nurse Practice Act and scope of practice are regulated by whom? a. Board of
Nursing
b. American Nurses Association
c. Commission on Nursing education
d. Joint Commission- ANSWER:a. Board of Nursing
The stateBoard of Nursing protects the public's health by overseeing the practice of nursing in regard to the state
regulations, scope of practice, prescriptive authority and the Nurse Practice Act.
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 th
group states that his problem is not that bad and henca
stop anytime he chooses. Using on occasion is just a way to have
fun with friends. Which concepts of the Health Belief Model best describes the group member's readiness to change? a.
Self- efficacy and perceived benefits
b. Perceived severity and perceived barriers
c. Self- efficacy and perceived susceptibility
d. Cues to action and perceived susceptibility
- ANSWER:b. Perceived severity and perceived barriers
A 16- year- old boy is being evaluated for emotional lability, hypervigilance, difficulty sleeping, and irritability. During the
interview he reports that his first sexual encounter was with his teacher 1 year ago and he continues to have sex with he
on occasion. He states that his relationship is consensual. What should the PMHNP do with this information? a. Screen fo
neurosyphilis
b. Instruct the boy in the proper use of condoms
c. Prescribe a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
d. Report the incident to child protective services
- ANSWER:d. Report the incident to child protective
services
2026\2027 update (100% VERIFIED )
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
- ANSWER: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- ANSWER: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 determ
ine 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- ANSWER: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- ANSWER: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 hour
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- ANSWER: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
- ANSWER: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
- 5? DSM
a.
Agoraphobia
b. Panic disorder
c. PTSD
d. All of these diagnoses are possible.
- ANSWER: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 distre
ss 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- ANSWER: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 inhet past he remains convinced of this belief. This culture
- bound delusion is known
as: a. Zar
b. Taijin kyofusho
c. Koro
d. Kuru - ANSWER: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- ANSWER:a. Urban setting
Which statistical test differentiates among three or more groups?- test
a. T
b. Pearson's r correlation
c. Probability
d. Analysis of variance (ANOVA)
- ANSWER: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 - ANSWER: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- ANSWER: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)
- ANSWER: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 - ANSWER: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
- ANSWER: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- ANSWER: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 - ANSWER: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 los
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 - ANSWER: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 th
, 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 severi
and perceived barriers
b. Cues to action and perceived severity
c. Self- efficacy and perceived susceptibility
d. Self- efficacy and perceived benefits
- ANSWER:b. Cues to action and perceived severity
The Office Inspector General or OIG has initiated an investigation regarding your assigned collaborating
psychiatrist. Which of the following is the OIG most likely concerned with? a. Moral character of the physician
b. Medicare fraud
c. FidelityPharmaceutical sponsored dinners for CME
d. Physical assault charges against a patient- ANSWER:b. Medicare fraud
The OIG is responsible for investigating situations which involve fraud, waste and abuse of federal and other HHS
programs.
All of the following statements are true regarding scope of practice except: a. The scope of
practice varies broadly from state to state
b. The scope of practice provides a way to judge the nature of the care provided
c. The scope of practice defines the nurse practitioner role and actions
d. The scope of practice identifies competencies assumed to be held by all nurse practitioners in a
specific role - ANSWER:b. The scope of practice provides a way to judge the nature of the care provided
The Nurse Practice Act and scope of practice are regulated by whom? a. Board of
Nursing
b. American Nurses Association
c. Commission on Nursing education
d. Joint Commission- ANSWER:a. Board of Nursing
The stateBoard of Nursing protects the public's health by overseeing the practice of nursing in regard to the state
regulations, scope of practice, prescriptive authority and the Nurse Practice Act.
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 th
group states that his problem is not that bad and henca
stop anytime he chooses. Using on occasion is just a way to have
fun with friends. Which concepts of the Health Belief Model best describes the group member's readiness to change? a.
Self- efficacy and perceived benefits
b. Perceived severity and perceived barriers
c. Self- efficacy and perceived susceptibility
d. Cues to action and perceived susceptibility
- ANSWER:b. Perceived severity and perceived barriers
A 16- year- old boy is being evaluated for emotional lability, hypervigilance, difficulty sleeping, and irritability. During the
interview he reports that his first sexual encounter was with his teacher 1 year ago and he continues to have sex with he
on occasion. He states that his relationship is consensual. What should the PMHNP do with this information? a. Screen fo
neurosyphilis
b. Instruct the boy in the proper use of condoms
c. Prescribe a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
d. Report the incident to child protective services
- ANSWER:d. Report the incident to child protective
services
