PMHNP ANCC Practice Questions 2023
The purpose of the ANCC PMHNP Scope and Practice is to Ans- Define the role of the NP
Primary Prevention Ans- Actions that change overall background conditions to prevent some unwanted
event or circumstance, such as injury, disease, or abuse.
EX: Parenting skills classes for pregnant adolescents.
In the N-C relationship Ans- Primary focus is on the client and their needs
After 24 hrs a patient wants to leave inpatient setting, the best nurse action Ans- Tell client they cannot
leave until a further assessment has been completed
A culturally response to a stressor is Ans- Not a mental disorder
A client is displaying poor self-control, low self esteem, and high levels of dependency. What
developmental phase has this client struggled through? Ans- Early Childhood 1-3 YOA
Psychic determinism principal Ans- Freud's assumption that all our mental and behavioral responses are
caused by unconscious traumas, desires, or conflicts.
An example of a mature, healthy defense mechanism. Ans- Suppression: Consciously and intentionally
pushing unpleasant feelings out of one's mind
Defense mechanism are best viewed as a function of the ego Ans- Used to resolve conflict
Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Ans- An organization of healthcare providers accountable for the
quality, cost, and overall care of Medicare beneficiaries who are assigned and enrolled in the traditional
fee-for-service program
Four elements of malpractice Ans- duty, breach of duty, causation, damages/injury
The purpose of the ANCC PMHNP Scope and Practice is to Ans- Define the role of the NP
Primary Prevention Ans- Actions that change overall background conditions to prevent some unwanted
event or circumstance, such as injury, disease, or abuse.
EX: Parenting skills classes for pregnant adolescents.
In the N-C relationship Ans- Primary focus is on the client and their needs
After 24 hrs a patient wants to leave inpatient setting, the best nurse action Ans- Tell client they cannot
leave until a further assessment has been completed
A culturally response to a stressor is Ans- Not a mental disorder
A client is displaying poor self-control, low self esteem, and high levels of dependency. What
developmental phase has this client struggled through? Ans- Early Childhood 1-3 YOA
Psychic determinism principal Ans- Freud's assumption that all our mental and behavioral responses are
caused by unconscious traumas, desires, or conflicts.
An example of a mature, healthy defense mechanism. Ans- Suppression: Consciously and intentionally
pushing unpleasant feelings out of one's mind
Defense mechanism are best viewed as a function of the ego Ans- Used to resolve conflict
Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Ans- An organization of healthcare providers accountable for the
quality, cost, and overall care of Medicare beneficiaries who are assigned and enrolled in the traditional
fee-for-service program
Four elements of malpractice Ans- duty, breach of duty, causation, damages/injury
