FITZGERALD REVIEW FOR PMHNP BOARDS TEST (CH.1 & CH.2) |
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED ANSWERS | ALREADY
GRADED A+ | LATEST UPDATE
NP certification exam is based on what
the how, what, and why of clinical practices at a national level, not regional
or local, practice and current EBP
What does EBP stand for?
Evidence Based Practice
What is evidence based practice?
The delivery of individualized healthcare based on the impact and strength
of related scientific evidence.
What is walking around knowledge in the context of nursing practice?
It refers to the information that a nurse practitioner (NP) must have at
hand without research to practice safely as an entry-level NP.
What is a key diagnostic step for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)?
Ruling out bipolar disorder and medical illness as a cause.
analyze
examine methodically by seperating into parts and studying thir
interrelations
Synthesize
combine so as to form a new, complex product
critical thinking
mental process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying,
analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating info to reach an answer or
conclusion
why a pt is at risk for a problem
epidemiology of dz
(incidence, distribution, determinants)
how a clinical problem is developed
,dz patho (bio-psycho-social)
what is the most likely clinical presentation of the condition
assessment
(gathering subjective, objective info)
why a given intervention is effective
EBP
how that intervention works
modification of dz process via lifestyle and/or pharm/psych intervention
what is the most likely clinical outcome
evaluation, gauging response to therapy
how this problem can be avoided, detected in its earliest stages, and/or tx to
minimize complications
primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention
ask yourself
what is the question asking
assume that the resources needed to provide cost-effective assessment, dx,
and tx based on the evidence are ______________
available
clinical decision-making process has 5 major components, usually
performed sequentially
ADPIE
assessment
diagnosis
plan
intervention
evaluate
What types of data are collected during an assessment?
Subjective data (health history - HPI) and objective data (physical exam,
available diagnostic results)
,What should you anticipate being tested on during an assessment?
Classic presentation of diseases
What is the process of determining a working diagnosis in psychology?
Analyze assessment data.
What should be considered when diagnosing in psychology?
Common health problems seen in psych.
What is expected regarding the presenting problem in diagnosis?
It should occur in the most common risk groups.
plan
developing a plan of care
think EBP
intervention
implementing a plan of care and rx intervention to attain expected outcome
think first-line intervention
What is the purpose of evaluation in patient care?
To assess the patient's attainment of treatment goals.
When should the plan of care be adjusted?
Based on the patient's response.
When is evaluation performed in the patient care process?
After diagnosis, planning, and intervention.
when unsure ab the answer to a clinical question
apply ADPIE to ascertain what part of the care continuum you are being
tested on and often the answer becomes easily apparent
What is the primary purpose of test questions on NP boards?
Designed to assess problem-solving
What do NP board test questions focus on?
Application in new situations
What is emphasized in NP board test questions?
, Critical reasoning
How many correct answers are usually found in NP board test questions?
Usually more than 1 correct answer, but 1 best answer
What should you look for in the stem of a question on NP boards?
Keywords that set priority in the question
Assessment of the optic disc is a component of the evaluation of cranial
nerve:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
II- eyes
Cranial Nerve I
nose (one nose)
Cranial nerve II
eyes (two eyes)
What does the term FIRST indicate in a question?
It allows the test taker to demonstrate skills at assessing clinical priorities.
What does ABC safety often direct?
The answer to a question.
What does INITIALLY refer to in the context of patient care?
It indicates the importance of assessing the patient's position in the care
continuum ADPID.
What is the first step in the ADPID care continuum?
Assess before diagnosis.
What comes after the working diagnosis in the ADPID care continuum?
Plan before intervention.
What should be done prior to evaluating the response to care?
Intervention.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED ANSWERS | ALREADY
GRADED A+ | LATEST UPDATE
NP certification exam is based on what
the how, what, and why of clinical practices at a national level, not regional
or local, practice and current EBP
What does EBP stand for?
Evidence Based Practice
What is evidence based practice?
The delivery of individualized healthcare based on the impact and strength
of related scientific evidence.
What is walking around knowledge in the context of nursing practice?
It refers to the information that a nurse practitioner (NP) must have at
hand without research to practice safely as an entry-level NP.
What is a key diagnostic step for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)?
Ruling out bipolar disorder and medical illness as a cause.
analyze
examine methodically by seperating into parts and studying thir
interrelations
Synthesize
combine so as to form a new, complex product
critical thinking
mental process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying,
analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating info to reach an answer or
conclusion
why a pt is at risk for a problem
epidemiology of dz
(incidence, distribution, determinants)
how a clinical problem is developed
,dz patho (bio-psycho-social)
what is the most likely clinical presentation of the condition
assessment
(gathering subjective, objective info)
why a given intervention is effective
EBP
how that intervention works
modification of dz process via lifestyle and/or pharm/psych intervention
what is the most likely clinical outcome
evaluation, gauging response to therapy
how this problem can be avoided, detected in its earliest stages, and/or tx to
minimize complications
primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention
ask yourself
what is the question asking
assume that the resources needed to provide cost-effective assessment, dx,
and tx based on the evidence are ______________
available
clinical decision-making process has 5 major components, usually
performed sequentially
ADPIE
assessment
diagnosis
plan
intervention
evaluate
What types of data are collected during an assessment?
Subjective data (health history - HPI) and objective data (physical exam,
available diagnostic results)
,What should you anticipate being tested on during an assessment?
Classic presentation of diseases
What is the process of determining a working diagnosis in psychology?
Analyze assessment data.
What should be considered when diagnosing in psychology?
Common health problems seen in psych.
What is expected regarding the presenting problem in diagnosis?
It should occur in the most common risk groups.
plan
developing a plan of care
think EBP
intervention
implementing a plan of care and rx intervention to attain expected outcome
think first-line intervention
What is the purpose of evaluation in patient care?
To assess the patient's attainment of treatment goals.
When should the plan of care be adjusted?
Based on the patient's response.
When is evaluation performed in the patient care process?
After diagnosis, planning, and intervention.
when unsure ab the answer to a clinical question
apply ADPIE to ascertain what part of the care continuum you are being
tested on and often the answer becomes easily apparent
What is the primary purpose of test questions on NP boards?
Designed to assess problem-solving
What do NP board test questions focus on?
Application in new situations
What is emphasized in NP board test questions?
, Critical reasoning
How many correct answers are usually found in NP board test questions?
Usually more than 1 correct answer, but 1 best answer
What should you look for in the stem of a question on NP boards?
Keywords that set priority in the question
Assessment of the optic disc is a component of the evaluation of cranial
nerve:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
II- eyes
Cranial Nerve I
nose (one nose)
Cranial nerve II
eyes (two eyes)
What does the term FIRST indicate in a question?
It allows the test taker to demonstrate skills at assessing clinical priorities.
What does ABC safety often direct?
The answer to a question.
What does INITIALLY refer to in the context of patient care?
It indicates the importance of assessing the patient's position in the care
continuum ADPID.
What is the first step in the ADPID care continuum?
Assess before diagnosis.
What comes after the working diagnosis in the ADPID care continuum?
Plan before intervention.
What should be done prior to evaluating the response to care?
Intervention.
