Nu 664 Midterm Exam With Correct Answers
deontological theory - ANSWER actions judged based on their inherent value
regardless of their consequences is based on which ethical decision-making
approach?
involves physical changes in the brain - ANSWER brain plasticity, which refers to
the brain's capacity to change in response to an event, __________
GABA - ANSWER Sx of anxiety and panic are associated with a low level of which
neurotransmitter?
all of the above - ANSWER Current procedural terminology (CPT) is a code set by
the American Medical Association. What's its function?
-to describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic services
-to communicate uniform information about medical services
-describe services for billing
reticular activating system - ANSWER the brain structure that is believed to have a
gating/filtering function and is the area of the brain through which all sensory
information passes en route to various cortical areas is what?
Determinants of health - ANSWER the range of personal, social, economic, and
environmental factors that influence health status are known as which of the
following?
a communication medium - ANSWER the role of neurotransmitters in the central
nervous system is to function as _______
nucleus accumbens - ANSWER the portion of the brain is implicated in addiction
medicine. The rewards pathway lights up in this area of the brain when substances
are abused. It is believed that long-term damage from methamphetamine abuse can
cause chronic feelings of loss of interest, flat affect, and social isolation.
serve on a legislative committee - ANSWER what is the most effective strategy for
a PMHNP to act as a change agent in mental health policy?
Glutamate - ANSWER what is the principle excitatory neurotransmitter in the
central nervous system?
define the role and action for the NP - ANSWER what is the purpose of the
American Nurses Association's Scope and Standards of Psychiatric Mental Health
Clinical Nursing Practice?
Statutory law outlines the rules and regulations for each state and may provide
restrictions in practice unique to a specific state. - ANSWER Which of the following
definitions of statutory law is correct?
deontological theory - ANSWER actions judged based on their inherent value
regardless of their consequences is based on which ethical decision-making
approach?
involves physical changes in the brain - ANSWER brain plasticity, which refers to
the brain's capacity to change in response to an event, __________
GABA - ANSWER Sx of anxiety and panic are associated with a low level of which
neurotransmitter?
all of the above - ANSWER Current procedural terminology (CPT) is a code set by
the American Medical Association. What's its function?
-to describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic services
-to communicate uniform information about medical services
-describe services for billing
reticular activating system - ANSWER the brain structure that is believed to have a
gating/filtering function and is the area of the brain through which all sensory
information passes en route to various cortical areas is what?
Determinants of health - ANSWER the range of personal, social, economic, and
environmental factors that influence health status are known as which of the
following?
a communication medium - ANSWER the role of neurotransmitters in the central
nervous system is to function as _______
nucleus accumbens - ANSWER the portion of the brain is implicated in addiction
medicine. The rewards pathway lights up in this area of the brain when substances
are abused. It is believed that long-term damage from methamphetamine abuse can
cause chronic feelings of loss of interest, flat affect, and social isolation.
serve on a legislative committee - ANSWER what is the most effective strategy for
a PMHNP to act as a change agent in mental health policy?
Glutamate - ANSWER what is the principle excitatory neurotransmitter in the
central nervous system?
define the role and action for the NP - ANSWER what is the purpose of the
American Nurses Association's Scope and Standards of Psychiatric Mental Health
Clinical Nursing Practice?
Statutory law outlines the rules and regulations for each state and may provide
restrictions in practice unique to a specific state. - ANSWER Which of the following
definitions of statutory law is correct?
