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1. What does the competency about "anticipatory guidance" mean?: -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
2. What do the standards explain the art of nursing is based on?: -Scope of
Nursing Practice
-Based on caring and respect for human dignity
3. What is the fundamental principle of and attitude that the professional nurse
must have as outlined in provision 1?: -The nurse practices with compassion and
respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person
4. How should the nurse respond to the discovery of human trafficking in his
or her practice?: -Code of Ethics: Provision 8
-Nurses must "bring attention to human rights violations in all settings and context"
5. What is the focus of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing?: Promotes 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.
6. What is the role of PMHNPs and PMH clinical nurse specialists?: Both
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.
7. What are some elements of the role of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses?-
: Promotion of mental health in society and collaboration with and referral to other
health professionals are key elements of the role.
8. Key roles of PMHNP: -Provision of psychotherapy
-Provision of psychopharmacological interventions
-Provision of clinical supervision
9. Consensus Model for APRN Regulation: -Provides recommendations for licen-
sure, accreditation, certification, and education pertaining to all APRN practice
-PMHNP certification exam criteria set by ANCC
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10. What are some consequences of mental illness according to ODPHP?-
: Neuropsychiatric disorders are among the leading causes of disability, disease
burden, premature mortality, and suicide worldwide.
11. How do mental health disorders impact individuals, families, and society?-
: Mental health disorders impose a significant burden on individuals, families, and
society.
12. What percentage of adults with mental illness receive treatment?: Only
10.3% of adults with mental illness receive treatment.
13. What is recognized as a need by mental health professionals for the mental
health system?: Mental health professionals recognize the need for a recovery-ori-
ented mental health system.
14. What role can PMHNPs play in advocating for change in mental health?: -
PMHNPs may serve as leaders in their organization and community to advocate for
change in mental health.
15. Prevalence: -1 in 5 US adults experience MI
-17% of youth (6-17 years) experience MH disorder
-1 in 20 US adults experience SMI
16. Life expectancy: -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
17. How does mental illness relate to substance use?: People with mental illness
use alcohol/drugs/tobacco at higher rates
18. Who is at the highest risk for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) among
adults?: Adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI)
19. What is the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) of 2016
known for?: Allows NPs to receive federal waiver to prescribe buprenorphine
20. What is the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid
Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act (SUPPORT Act) of
2018 known for?: Permanently allows NPs to prescribe buprenorphine
21. What barriers do minority populations face in accessing healthcare for
mental health treatment?: Reduced utilization of necessary mental healthcare,
decreased quality of care, and lack of adherence in treatment services
22. Which specific minority populations, especially those with severe mental
illnesses like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, face disparities in mental
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_fcmohs
1. What does the competency about "anticipatory guidance" mean?: -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
2. What do the standards explain the art of nursing is based on?: -Scope of
Nursing Practice
-Based on caring and respect for human dignity
3. What is the fundamental principle of and attitude that the professional nurse
must have as outlined in provision 1?: -The nurse practices with compassion and
respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person
4. How should the nurse respond to the discovery of human trafficking in his
or her practice?: -Code of Ethics: Provision 8
-Nurses must "bring attention to human rights violations in all settings and context"
5. What is the focus of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing?: Promotes 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.
6. What is the role of PMHNPs and PMH clinical nurse specialists?: Both
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.
7. What are some elements of the role of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses?-
: Promotion of mental health in society and collaboration with and referral to other
health professionals are key elements of the role.
8. Key roles of PMHNP: -Provision of psychotherapy
-Provision of psychopharmacological interventions
-Provision of clinical supervision
9. Consensus Model for APRN Regulation: -Provides recommendations for licen-
sure, accreditation, certification, and education pertaining to all APRN practice
-PMHNP certification exam criteria set by ANCC
, nr 548 week 1
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10. What are some consequences of mental illness according to ODPHP?-
: Neuropsychiatric disorders are among the leading causes of disability, disease
burden, premature mortality, and suicide worldwide.
11. How do mental health disorders impact individuals, families, and society?-
: Mental health disorders impose a significant burden on individuals, families, and
society.
12. What percentage of adults with mental illness receive treatment?: Only
10.3% of adults with mental illness receive treatment.
13. What is recognized as a need by mental health professionals for the mental
health system?: Mental health professionals recognize the need for a recovery-ori-
ented mental health system.
14. What role can PMHNPs play in advocating for change in mental health?: -
PMHNPs may serve as leaders in their organization and community to advocate for
change in mental health.
15. Prevalence: -1 in 5 US adults experience MI
-17% of youth (6-17 years) experience MH disorder
-1 in 20 US adults experience SMI
16. Life expectancy: -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
17. How does mental illness relate to substance use?: People with mental illness
use alcohol/drugs/tobacco at higher rates
18. Who is at the highest risk for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) among
adults?: Adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI)
19. What is the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) of 2016
known for?: Allows NPs to receive federal waiver to prescribe buprenorphine
20. What is the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid
Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act (SUPPORT Act) of
2018 known for?: Permanently allows NPs to prescribe buprenorphine
21. What barriers do minority populations face in accessing healthcare for
mental health treatment?: Reduced utilization of necessary mental healthcare,
decreased quality of care, and lack of adherence in treatment services
22. Which specific minority populations, especially those with severe mental
illnesses like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, face disparities in mental
