116 questions · Page 5 of 5
Mental Health Northern Kentucky University Proctored Exam 7 is a nursing-school practice exam with 116 questions. It is written for nursing students preparing for this course exam and for NCLEX-style review. Every question has its own page showing the full stem, all answer options, the correct answer, and a written rationale explaining why each option is right or wrong.
Topics covered on this page: Mental Health Northern Kentucky University Proctored Exam 7.
Study this exam in Review mode (questions and rationales together), Tutor mode (instant feedback per question), or Exam mode (timed). You can also browse the full exam library.
Start Practice ExamIn general, how do scope of practice and standards of practice differ?
A 51-year-old woman presents to the PMHNP with complaints of depressed mood, fatigue, and anhedonia. She is in menopause and reports vasomotor symptoms. Which of the following medications effectively
A 13-year-old boy has developed concentration problems in school, accompanied by a significant decline in grades. When evaluated, he explains that he has been worrying about his grandfather, with whom
A 23-year-old female client is being evaluated for symptoms of depression. The PMHNP conducting her psychiatric evaluation will administer which of the following tools to determine the client's level
According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), what two items must be documented on a patient's claim for reimbursement?
The PMHNP is treating a 45-year-old woman with a 30-year history of treatment-resistant depression who has tried every available medication, with little success. Today, the patient states that she is
The PMHNP is called to testify as an expert witness in a malpractice case against another nurse practitioner. To prove malpractice, four elements of negligence must be established. Which term describe
A teacher is concerned that a 7-year-old girl does not talk in class. She only talks when she is alone or with specific close friends. This scenario is most consistent with which psychiatric condition
Where is the neurotransmitter dopamine produced?
The PMHNP is evaluating a 6-year-old boy with suspected ADHD. Which of the following biological findings should she expect to find that might help confirm diagnosis?
The PMHNP is treating a 13-year-old boy with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder and Tourette's syndrome with guanfacine (Intuniv). What is the mechanism of action of guanfacine?
The PMHNP is treating a 17-year-old girl who is an inpatient on an eating disorder unit. This patient has type 1 diabetes in addition to bulimia nervosa. Today she complains of dizziness, nausea, conf
A patient was placed in restraints after he became a danger to himself and others, and all other, less restrictive measures failed to resolve the behavioral emergency. How often must the PMHNP or othe
The term "identity crisis" refers to which of Erikson's psychosocial developmental stages?
The PMHNP is called to testify as an expert witness in a malpractice case against another nurse practitioner. To prove malpractice, four elements of negligence must be established. Which term describe
Which of the following most closely describes risk assessment?