NRNP 6675-15/ 6560/6531/6541/5 EXAMS YEAR
2025 & 2026 WITH APPROVED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWER AND BEST GRADED
All of the following are characteristics of the independent practice competency
except: - -answer--Taking opportunities to influence health policy and reduce stigma
of mental health services exemplifies health policy competency. Considering
differential diagnoses, conducting psychotherapy and implementing plans to
minimize comorbidity are examples of practicing with full practice authority at the top
of the professional license.
A state's Nurse Practice Act specifies all of the following except: - -answer--The state
Nurse Practice Act does not provide oversight of services and benefits provided to
the patient. It does define who may use the title and the work of the nurse
practitioner as well as restrict the practice of the professional.
Which of the following may govern the profession of the PMHNP? - -answer--
Statutory laws govern the practice of a profession. the U.S Constitution,
certifications, and city ordinances do not address professional practices
which of the following is not a core competency of APRN'S? - -answer--Delegated
Practice is not a core competency of the APRN. The nurse practitioner may delegate
individual tasks but not the practice. The APRN must demonstrate competency in
technology and information literacy health delivery systems ethical principles and
decision-making.
Which of the following is characteristic of the leadership competency for APRN's? - -
answer--Participating in a community focused program that promotes mental health
exemplifies a leadership competency. Evaluating the appropriate use of seclusion
and restraints, developing an age-appropriate treatment plan, and modifying the
treatment plan based on clients' needs are clinical competencies.
.
Which of the following factors are facilitating the growth of the PMHNP? - -answer--
Decreased stigmatization regarding mental health enhances the growth of the
profession. Increased competition, overlapping scope of practice, and mandated
collaborative practice relationships restrict the growth of the profession.
Why is it necessary for insurance companies to credential PMHNP'S? - -answer--
The purpose of credentialing is to ensure public safety and a minimum level of
professional competence: this helps reduce vicarious liability on insurance
companies. Insurance companies do not define the scope of practice: they have
nothing to do with professional organizations who grant certification. State governing
bodies define the role of the nurse practitioner.
,which of the following allows the PMHNP to practice in a state? - -answer--
Certification allows a professional to practice their profession in a state. Certification
designates successful completion of a course of study. Credentialing is a process
that verifies minimum levels of professional competency to ensure public safety.
Graduation is ceremony offered by an education institution in accordance with
established criteria of completion.
All of the following statements are true regarding scope of practice except: - -answer-
-The cope of practice defines the nurse practitioner role and actions, identifies
minimal competencies held by all nurse practitioners, and varies broadly from state
to state. It does not provide a way to judge the nature of care provided.
All of the following statements are true regarding standards of practice except: - -
answer--Standards of practice reflect the professional agreement that focuses on the
minimum levels of acceptable performance, a means of judging the nature of care
provided, and can be used legally to describe the standard of care that must be met
by a provider. it does not identify competencies held by all nurse practitioners as that
is provided in the scope of practice.
All of the following are considered personal health identifiers except: - -answer--
Personal health identifiers include name, address, and phone number. Patient
diagnosis is not considered a personal health identifier.
Unless the patient provides consent for releasing information, the health information
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Prohibits the disclosure of personal health
identifiers to all of the following except: - -answer--The patient must consent to the
release of personal health identifiers to next of kin, clergy and an attorney. Patient
consent is not required to release personal health identifiers to a patient's health
insurance company.
All of the following circumstances would allow the release of medical information
without the patients consent except: - -answer--Medical information may be released
to parties needing to know to prevent harm to self or others, arranging for payment
from health insurance company, and in response to court subpoenas or summonses.
the patient must consent to release medical information to the next of kin helping to
make health care decisions.
A PMHNP is asked to determine if the patient has the capacity for informed consent.
All of the following elements are necessary for making this determination except: - -
answer--The following elements must be considered when asked to determine
capacity for informed consent: the patients understanding of the purpose of the
proposed treatment, the risks and discomforts, benefits and alternatives to the
intended procedure. the therapeutic alliance with the surgeon is not essential for a
capacity decision.
Which of the following ethical principles deals with promoting the well being of a
paitent? - -answer--The principle of beneficence is that of doing good for the patient.
Justice is the principle of equity. Nonmaleficense is the principle of first doing no
harm. Autonomy is the principle of respecting the individual's right to self-
determination.
, Which of the following ethical principles would conflict if the treatment team wanted
to implement a therapeutic deception for the good of the patient? - -answer--Veracity
is the ethical principle of truthfulness and nondeception neither by omission or
commission. Beneficence is the principle of doing good. Nonmaleficense is the
principle of first doing no harm. justice is the principle of equity.
A patient who is refusing psychiatric treatment has their case adjudicated. The judge
orders treatment over objection for the good of the patient. Which ethical principal
trump? - -answer--Autonomy is the principle of respecting the individual's right to
self-determination. Beneficence is the principle of doing good. Nonmaleficence is the
principle of first doing no harm. Justice is the principle of equity.
Actions judged based on their inherent value regardless of their consequences is
based on which ethical decision making approach? - -answer--Deontolgical theory
considers the inherent value regardless of consequences. The teleological approach
allows the ends to justify the means. Virtue ethics is an approach to ethical decision
making that considers the moral character of the individual rather than the action.
Justice is the principle of equity.
An action that is judged good or bad based on the consequence demonstrates which
ethnical decision-making approach? - -answer--The teleologial approach allows the
ends to justify the means. Deontological theory considers the inherent value
regardless of the consequences. Virtue ethics is an approach is an approach to
ethical decision-making that considers the moral character of the individual rather
than the action. Justice is the principle of equity.
All of the following are necessary criteria for commitment for involuntary evaluation
and treatment except: - -answer--Involuntary commitment is intended to protect the
patient and society; therefore, the patient's financial resources are not considered as
criteria for treatment.
A PMHNP is working with a nonprofit organization to implement a public health
campaign aimed at reducing the stigma of mental illness. Which role of the PMHNP
best describes this activity? - -answer--Advocacy entails promoting a particular
cause or policy. Mentoring is a relationship with a more experienced individual for
the purpose of guiding the professional development of a less experienced
individual. Policymaking is the process of developing laws and regulations. Case
management is a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation, care
coordination, and evaluation of resources needed to meet the patient's needs in a
cost-effective manner.
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? - -answer--Case management is a collaborative process of
assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, and evaluation of resources
needed to meet the patient's needs cost-effectively. mentoring is a relationship with a
more experienced individual for the purpose of guiding the professional development
of the less experienced individual. Advocacy entails promoting a particular cause or
policy. Policymaking is the process of developing laws and regulations.
2025 & 2026 WITH APPROVED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWER AND BEST GRADED
All of the following are characteristics of the independent practice competency
except: - -answer--Taking opportunities to influence health policy and reduce stigma
of mental health services exemplifies health policy competency. Considering
differential diagnoses, conducting psychotherapy and implementing plans to
minimize comorbidity are examples of practicing with full practice authority at the top
of the professional license.
A state's Nurse Practice Act specifies all of the following except: - -answer--The state
Nurse Practice Act does not provide oversight of services and benefits provided to
the patient. It does define who may use the title and the work of the nurse
practitioner as well as restrict the practice of the professional.
Which of the following may govern the profession of the PMHNP? - -answer--
Statutory laws govern the practice of a profession. the U.S Constitution,
certifications, and city ordinances do not address professional practices
which of the following is not a core competency of APRN'S? - -answer--Delegated
Practice is not a core competency of the APRN. The nurse practitioner may delegate
individual tasks but not the practice. The APRN must demonstrate competency in
technology and information literacy health delivery systems ethical principles and
decision-making.
Which of the following is characteristic of the leadership competency for APRN's? - -
answer--Participating in a community focused program that promotes mental health
exemplifies a leadership competency. Evaluating the appropriate use of seclusion
and restraints, developing an age-appropriate treatment plan, and modifying the
treatment plan based on clients' needs are clinical competencies.
.
Which of the following factors are facilitating the growth of the PMHNP? - -answer--
Decreased stigmatization regarding mental health enhances the growth of the
profession. Increased competition, overlapping scope of practice, and mandated
collaborative practice relationships restrict the growth of the profession.
Why is it necessary for insurance companies to credential PMHNP'S? - -answer--
The purpose of credentialing is to ensure public safety and a minimum level of
professional competence: this helps reduce vicarious liability on insurance
companies. Insurance companies do not define the scope of practice: they have
nothing to do with professional organizations who grant certification. State governing
bodies define the role of the nurse practitioner.
,which of the following allows the PMHNP to practice in a state? - -answer--
Certification allows a professional to practice their profession in a state. Certification
designates successful completion of a course of study. Credentialing is a process
that verifies minimum levels of professional competency to ensure public safety.
Graduation is ceremony offered by an education institution in accordance with
established criteria of completion.
All of the following statements are true regarding scope of practice except: - -answer-
-The cope of practice defines the nurse practitioner role and actions, identifies
minimal competencies held by all nurse practitioners, and varies broadly from state
to state. It does not provide a way to judge the nature of care provided.
All of the following statements are true regarding standards of practice except: - -
answer--Standards of practice reflect the professional agreement that focuses on the
minimum levels of acceptable performance, a means of judging the nature of care
provided, and can be used legally to describe the standard of care that must be met
by a provider. it does not identify competencies held by all nurse practitioners as that
is provided in the scope of practice.
All of the following are considered personal health identifiers except: - -answer--
Personal health identifiers include name, address, and phone number. Patient
diagnosis is not considered a personal health identifier.
Unless the patient provides consent for releasing information, the health information
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Prohibits the disclosure of personal health
identifiers to all of the following except: - -answer--The patient must consent to the
release of personal health identifiers to next of kin, clergy and an attorney. Patient
consent is not required to release personal health identifiers to a patient's health
insurance company.
All of the following circumstances would allow the release of medical information
without the patients consent except: - -answer--Medical information may be released
to parties needing to know to prevent harm to self or others, arranging for payment
from health insurance company, and in response to court subpoenas or summonses.
the patient must consent to release medical information to the next of kin helping to
make health care decisions.
A PMHNP is asked to determine if the patient has the capacity for informed consent.
All of the following elements are necessary for making this determination except: - -
answer--The following elements must be considered when asked to determine
capacity for informed consent: the patients understanding of the purpose of the
proposed treatment, the risks and discomforts, benefits and alternatives to the
intended procedure. the therapeutic alliance with the surgeon is not essential for a
capacity decision.
Which of the following ethical principles deals with promoting the well being of a
paitent? - -answer--The principle of beneficence is that of doing good for the patient.
Justice is the principle of equity. Nonmaleficense is the principle of first doing no
harm. Autonomy is the principle of respecting the individual's right to self-
determination.
, Which of the following ethical principles would conflict if the treatment team wanted
to implement a therapeutic deception for the good of the patient? - -answer--Veracity
is the ethical principle of truthfulness and nondeception neither by omission or
commission. Beneficence is the principle of doing good. Nonmaleficense is the
principle of first doing no harm. justice is the principle of equity.
A patient who is refusing psychiatric treatment has their case adjudicated. The judge
orders treatment over objection for the good of the patient. Which ethical principal
trump? - -answer--Autonomy is the principle of respecting the individual's right to
self-determination. Beneficence is the principle of doing good. Nonmaleficence is the
principle of first doing no harm. Justice is the principle of equity.
Actions judged based on their inherent value regardless of their consequences is
based on which ethical decision making approach? - -answer--Deontolgical theory
considers the inherent value regardless of consequences. The teleological approach
allows the ends to justify the means. Virtue ethics is an approach to ethical decision
making that considers the moral character of the individual rather than the action.
Justice is the principle of equity.
An action that is judged good or bad based on the consequence demonstrates which
ethnical decision-making approach? - -answer--The teleologial approach allows the
ends to justify the means. Deontological theory considers the inherent value
regardless of the consequences. Virtue ethics is an approach is an approach to
ethical decision-making that considers the moral character of the individual rather
than the action. Justice is the principle of equity.
All of the following are necessary criteria for commitment for involuntary evaluation
and treatment except: - -answer--Involuntary commitment is intended to protect the
patient and society; therefore, the patient's financial resources are not considered as
criteria for treatment.
A PMHNP is working with a nonprofit organization to implement a public health
campaign aimed at reducing the stigma of mental illness. Which role of the PMHNP
best describes this activity? - -answer--Advocacy entails promoting a particular
cause or policy. Mentoring is a relationship with a more experienced individual for
the purpose of guiding the professional development of a less experienced
individual. Policymaking is the process of developing laws and regulations. Case
management is a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation, care
coordination, and evaluation of resources needed to meet the patient's needs in a
cost-effective manner.
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? - -answer--Case management is a collaborative process of
assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, and evaluation of resources
needed to meet the patient's needs cost-effectively. mentoring is a relationship with a
more experienced individual for the purpose of guiding the professional development
of the less experienced individual. Advocacy entails promoting a particular cause or
policy. Policymaking is the process of developing laws and regulations.
