NR 668 CEA FINAL EXAM WITH
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025
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 ANSWERSa.
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 ANSWERSb. 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 ANSWERSd. 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 ANSWERSa. 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 ANSWERSc. 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 ANSWERSb.
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 ANSWERSd. 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 ANSWERSc. 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 ANSWERSc. 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 ANSWERSa. 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 ANSWERSd. 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 ANSWERSb. 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 ANSWERSc. 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 ANSWERSb. 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 ANSWERSa. 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
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025
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 ANSWERSa.
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 ANSWERSb. 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 ANSWERSd. 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 ANSWERSa. 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 ANSWERSc. 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 ANSWERSb.
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 ANSWERSd. 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 ANSWERSc. 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 ANSWERSc. 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 ANSWERSa. 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 ANSWERSd. 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 ANSWERSb. 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 ANSWERSc. 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 ANSWERSb. 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 ANSWERSa. 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
