NFDN 2007 Midterm questions and
answers A+ Grade
Neurotransmitters
- correct answer chemical messengers that cross the synaptic gaps between neurons.
Cholinergic Receptor
- correct answer a nerve receptor that is stimulated by acetylcholine
Biogenic Amines (Bioamines)
- correct answer consist of small molecules that contain an amine group:
dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine, serotonin, histamine.
Most central to current reasons of psychiatric disorders
Dopamine
- correct answer excitatory transmitter
lower levels = parkinson's - shakiness/trembling
higher levels = schizophrenia - emotions/auditory hallucinations
Norepinephrine
- correct answer excitatory transmitter, play a major role in mood states
decreased levels = depression
higher levels = mania
fight or flight respone
Epinephrine
- correct answer few neurons use it, mostly located in the pons and medulla
, Serotonin
- correct answer Affects mood, hunger, sleep and arousal. Undersupply linked to depression. Oversupply
linked to mania. Dysfunction of pathways = OCD
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)
- correct answer
CPMHN standard I
- correct answer Provides competent professional care, through the development of a therapeutic
relationship. Based on trust and mutual respect, recognizes the influence of culture, language, and
ethnicity of the client.
CPMHN Standard II
- correct answer performs client assessments, collaborates with client and other members of health care
team for a holistic approach. Documents and analyzes baseline data.
CPMHN Standard III
- correct answer utilizes evidence based interventions to provide safe and effective nursing care. Assists
and educates clients to select choices that support positive changes in their life.
CPMHN Standard IV
- correct answer effectively manages rapidly changing situations, monitor client's safety, knows
resources required to manage actual and potential crisis.
CPMHN standard V
- correct answer intervenes through the teaching-coaching function, determines clients learning needs
through collaborative process, active in health promotion
CPMHN standard VI
- correct answer monitors and ensures the quality of health care practices, identifies workplace
attitudes and beliefs that may affect the nurses' ability to perform duties in a safe manner.
answers A+ Grade
Neurotransmitters
- correct answer chemical messengers that cross the synaptic gaps between neurons.
Cholinergic Receptor
- correct answer a nerve receptor that is stimulated by acetylcholine
Biogenic Amines (Bioamines)
- correct answer consist of small molecules that contain an amine group:
dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine, serotonin, histamine.
Most central to current reasons of psychiatric disorders
Dopamine
- correct answer excitatory transmitter
lower levels = parkinson's - shakiness/trembling
higher levels = schizophrenia - emotions/auditory hallucinations
Norepinephrine
- correct answer excitatory transmitter, play a major role in mood states
decreased levels = depression
higher levels = mania
fight or flight respone
Epinephrine
- correct answer few neurons use it, mostly located in the pons and medulla
, Serotonin
- correct answer Affects mood, hunger, sleep and arousal. Undersupply linked to depression. Oversupply
linked to mania. Dysfunction of pathways = OCD
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)
- correct answer
CPMHN standard I
- correct answer Provides competent professional care, through the development of a therapeutic
relationship. Based on trust and mutual respect, recognizes the influence of culture, language, and
ethnicity of the client.
CPMHN Standard II
- correct answer performs client assessments, collaborates with client and other members of health care
team for a holistic approach. Documents and analyzes baseline data.
CPMHN Standard III
- correct answer utilizes evidence based interventions to provide safe and effective nursing care. Assists
and educates clients to select choices that support positive changes in their life.
CPMHN Standard IV
- correct answer effectively manages rapidly changing situations, monitor client's safety, knows
resources required to manage actual and potential crisis.
CPMHN standard V
- correct answer intervenes through the teaching-coaching function, determines clients learning needs
through collaborative process, active in health promotion
CPMHN standard VI
- correct answer monitors and ensures the quality of health care practices, identifies workplace
attitudes and beliefs that may affect the nurses' ability to perform duties in a safe manner.
