NR 548 WEEK 1 EXAM WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025

NR 548 WEEK 1 EXAM WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025

 What does the competency about "anticipatory guidance" mean? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS-Standard 5B: Health Teaching & Promotion


 -An educated professional nurse is aware of normal developmental and situational threats
to wellness and can educate healthcare consumers to avoid them.


 Ex: Moving a toddler from a crib to a bed can prevent injury associated with climbing out
of the crib at that developmental age
 What do the standards explain the art of nursing is based on? - CORRECT-ANSWERS-
Scope of Nursing Practice


 -Based on caring and respect for human dignity
 What is the fundamental principle of and attitude that the professional nurse must have as
outlined in provision 1? - CORRECT-ANSWERS-The nurse practices with compassion
and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person
 How should the nurse respond to the discovery of human trafficking in his or her
practice? - CORRECT-ANSWERS-Code of Ethics: Provision 8


 -Nurses must "bring attention to human rights violations in all settings and context"
 What is the focus of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSPromotes integrated and comprehensive health and wellness through
prevention and education, as well as assessment, diagnosis, care, and treatment of a full
range of PMH disorders, including Substance Use Disorders, across the life span.
 What is the role of PMHNPs and PMH clinical nurse specialists? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSBoth PMHNPs and PMH clinical nurse specialists are considered PMH
APRNs. Their roles are synonymous in purpose, functions, settings, and qualifications.

, They have essential roles in integrating physical and mental health needs, and they work
in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
 What are some elements of the role of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSPromotion of mental health in society and collaboration with and referral to
other health professionals are key elements of the role.
 Key roles of PMHNP - CORRECT-ANSWERS-Provision of psychotherapy
 -Provision of psychopharmacological interventions
 -Provision of clinical supervision
 Consensus Model for APRN Regulation - CORRECT-ANSWERS-Provides
recommendations for licensure, accreditation, certification, and education pertaining to
all APRN practice


 -PMHNP certification exam criteria set by ANCC
 What are some consequences of mental illness according to ODPHP? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSNeuropsychiatric disorders are among the leading causes of disability, disease
burden, premature mortality, and suicide worldwide.
 How do mental health disorders impact individuals, families, and society? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSMental health disorders impose a significant burden on individuals, families,
and society.
 What percentage of adults with mental illness receive treatment? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSOnly 10.3% of adults with mental illness receive treatment.
 What is recognized as a need by mental health professionals for the mental health
system? - CORRECT-ANSWERSMental health professionals recognize the need for a
recovery-oriented mental health system.
 What role can PMHNPs play in advocating for change in mental health? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSPMHNPs may serve as leaders in their organization and community to
advocate for change in mental health.
 Prevalence - CORRECT-ANSWERS-1 in 5 US adults experience MI


 -17% of youth (6-17 years) experience MH disorder

,  -1 in 20 US adults experience SMI
 Life expectancy - CORRECT-ANSWERS-People with PMH conditions have higher rates
of preventable chronic illness and decreased life expectancy (approximately 20-year
shorter life span)


 -Decreased life expectancy impacted by increased risk for suicide & deaths r/t drug OD
 How does mental illness relate to substance use? - CORRECT-ANSWERSPeople with
mental illness use alcohol/drugs/tobacco at higher rates
 Who is at the highest risk for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) among adults? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSAdults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI)
 What is the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) of 2016 known for? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSAllows NPs to receive federal waiver to prescribe buprenorphine
 What is the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and
Treatment for Patients and Communities Act (SUPPORT Act) of 2018 known for? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSPermanently allows NPs to prescribe buprenorphine
 What barriers do minority populations face in accessing healthcare for mental health
treatment? - CORRECT-ANSWERSReduced utilization of necessary mental healthcare,
decreased quality of care, and lack of adherence in treatment services
 Which specific minority populations, especially those with severe mental illnesses like
schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, face disparities in mental health treatment? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSMinority populations, especially minority patients with severe
mental illnesses like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
 What factors contribute to disparities in healthcare outcomes? - CORRECT-ANSWERS-
Minorities and ethnic groups have shown poorer outcomes due to delay or avoidance of
care stemming from a mistrust of providers.
 Name some of the key factors influencing disparities in healthcare outcomes. -
CORRECT-ANSWERS- Race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, age, gender, citizenship,
disability status, geographic/environmental location, sexual orientation.
 What are some of the systemic and social factors that contribute to healthcare disparities?
- CORRECT-ANSWERS- Policies, level of service utilization, social exclusion, exposure