PPN 303 W3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
Contemporary PMH - ANS uses theories from biologic, psychological, and social sciences for
basis of practice, and knowledge of the spiritual
aspects of life.
Bio/social/psycho/spiritual model - ANS has separate
but interacting domains, can be understood
independently but are mutually interdependent
Biological Domain - ANS biological theories (ex. mental disorders) and
biological processes related to other health problems
• evidence of neuro biologic changes in mental disorders
Psychological domain - ANS theoretical basis for psychological processes:
thoughts, feelings, behaviors (intrapersonal dynamics) that influence ones
emotions, cognitions, and actions.
• creates theories to understand individuals symptoms and responses
↳ cognitive approaches, behavioral therapies, and client education
• based on intrapersonal communication techniques, nurse must be
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,aware of their own, and client's, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
social domain - ANS theories account for the influence of social forces,
encompassing the client, family, and community
• understanding family factors (origin, extended family, etc.)
contributes to a total understanding of the patient
• mental disorders and treatments can be significantly affected by
the society they live in C ex. stigmas, unsupportive, prejudiced
- community based issues (like housing) can also affect mental health
spiritual domains - ANS encompasses biol psycho/social domains. Relates to
the core of who we are. "essence of our being which permeates our
living and infuses our unfolding awareness of who and what we are, our purpose of being,-and
our inner resources
• driving force that gives meaning to peoples lives
common themes of inter professional literature - ANS everyone has the potential
for spirituality and spiritual growth; the way one lives their life is
reflective of spirituality, spirituality is relational, there is a link
amongst religion, spirituality, and norms
* Religion is different, its organized practice!
• spiritual growth can be influenced by life events, like pivotal
ones resulting in a mental disorder → loss of meaning and purpose
Why did this happen to me?
Competency - ANS capability of acting appropriately and effectively in
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,a role. Involves the use of internal resources (knowledge, skills,
attitudes) and external resources (ex. policies, inter professional team,
research)
-nurses should have the appropriate entry level competencies, to become
a nurse
CASN and CFMHN Entry-to-Practice Mental Health and
Addiction Competencies For Undergraduate - ANS 1. Provides care according to professional
and regulatory standard
when promoting mental health and preventing/managing mental
health conditions
2. Use relational-practice to conduct a person-focused mental
health assessment and develop a plan of care in collab with
the person, family, health team to promote recovery
3. Provides and evaluates person-centered nursing care in
partnership i persons experiencing a medical condition/addiction
along the continuum of care across the life span
4. Acts with the CNA code of ethics when working with people with
mental health conditions
5. The nurse works with partners to promote health and advocate for
improvements in health services for persons experiencing a mental
health condition/addiction
6. Develops and maintains competencies through self-reflection and
new opportunities working with persons experiencing a mental health
condition and/or addiction
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, Registered Psychiatric Nurses Entry-To-Practice competencies - ANS 1. Therapeutic use of self,
is the foundation, used to establish
therapeutic relationships t clients to deliver care
2. Registered psychiatric nurses comprised of foundational nursing
knowledge and specialized psychiatric nursing knowledge.
3. RPMs work in collab at team members, families, and stakeholders
to deliver comprehensive psychiatric nursing care
4. RPMs use their expertise and influence to support their clients to
advance their health and well-being
5. RPNs help to evaluate, develop, implement policies, procedures
and activities to promote quality care
6. RPNs use their expertise to promote the physical and mental health
of clients to prevent disease, illness, and injury.
7. RPNs practice within legal requirements, demonstrate professionalism,
and uphold professional code of ethics, standards of practice, bylaws
and policies
Standards of practices - ANS used by self-regulating professional groups
to identify their expected and acheivable competencies and to make
explicit their obligations to the public
Clinical decision making - ANS choices made in clinical practice
↳ many "in the moment" decisions are made
• decisions should involve client, family, and other significant stakeholders
• reflective thinking on the client's illness experience and personal response
is important aspects of choosing interventions
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ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
Contemporary PMH - ANS uses theories from biologic, psychological, and social sciences for
basis of practice, and knowledge of the spiritual
aspects of life.
Bio/social/psycho/spiritual model - ANS has separate
but interacting domains, can be understood
independently but are mutually interdependent
Biological Domain - ANS biological theories (ex. mental disorders) and
biological processes related to other health problems
• evidence of neuro biologic changes in mental disorders
Psychological domain - ANS theoretical basis for psychological processes:
thoughts, feelings, behaviors (intrapersonal dynamics) that influence ones
emotions, cognitions, and actions.
• creates theories to understand individuals symptoms and responses
↳ cognitive approaches, behavioral therapies, and client education
• based on intrapersonal communication techniques, nurse must be
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,aware of their own, and client's, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
social domain - ANS theories account for the influence of social forces,
encompassing the client, family, and community
• understanding family factors (origin, extended family, etc.)
contributes to a total understanding of the patient
• mental disorders and treatments can be significantly affected by
the society they live in C ex. stigmas, unsupportive, prejudiced
- community based issues (like housing) can also affect mental health
spiritual domains - ANS encompasses biol psycho/social domains. Relates to
the core of who we are. "essence of our being which permeates our
living and infuses our unfolding awareness of who and what we are, our purpose of being,-and
our inner resources
• driving force that gives meaning to peoples lives
common themes of inter professional literature - ANS everyone has the potential
for spirituality and spiritual growth; the way one lives their life is
reflective of spirituality, spirituality is relational, there is a link
amongst religion, spirituality, and norms
* Religion is different, its organized practice!
• spiritual growth can be influenced by life events, like pivotal
ones resulting in a mental disorder → loss of meaning and purpose
Why did this happen to me?
Competency - ANS capability of acting appropriately and effectively in
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,a role. Involves the use of internal resources (knowledge, skills,
attitudes) and external resources (ex. policies, inter professional team,
research)
-nurses should have the appropriate entry level competencies, to become
a nurse
CASN and CFMHN Entry-to-Practice Mental Health and
Addiction Competencies For Undergraduate - ANS 1. Provides care according to professional
and regulatory standard
when promoting mental health and preventing/managing mental
health conditions
2. Use relational-practice to conduct a person-focused mental
health assessment and develop a plan of care in collab with
the person, family, health team to promote recovery
3. Provides and evaluates person-centered nursing care in
partnership i persons experiencing a medical condition/addiction
along the continuum of care across the life span
4. Acts with the CNA code of ethics when working with people with
mental health conditions
5. The nurse works with partners to promote health and advocate for
improvements in health services for persons experiencing a mental
health condition/addiction
6. Develops and maintains competencies through self-reflection and
new opportunities working with persons experiencing a mental health
condition and/or addiction
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, Registered Psychiatric Nurses Entry-To-Practice competencies - ANS 1. Therapeutic use of self,
is the foundation, used to establish
therapeutic relationships t clients to deliver care
2. Registered psychiatric nurses comprised of foundational nursing
knowledge and specialized psychiatric nursing knowledge.
3. RPMs work in collab at team members, families, and stakeholders
to deliver comprehensive psychiatric nursing care
4. RPMs use their expertise and influence to support their clients to
advance their health and well-being
5. RPNs help to evaluate, develop, implement policies, procedures
and activities to promote quality care
6. RPNs use their expertise to promote the physical and mental health
of clients to prevent disease, illness, and injury.
7. RPNs practice within legal requirements, demonstrate professionalism,
and uphold professional code of ethics, standards of practice, bylaws
and policies
Standards of practices - ANS used by self-regulating professional groups
to identify their expected and acheivable competencies and to make
explicit their obligations to the public
Clinical decision making - ANS choices made in clinical practice
↳ many "in the moment" decisions are made
• decisions should involve client, family, and other significant stakeholders
• reflective thinking on the client's illness experience and personal response
is important aspects of choosing interventions
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