ANCC PMHNP PSYCH-MENTAL
HEALTH NP EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALE | A+ GRADE
Sullivan described three developmental cognitive modes
of experience and believed that mental disorders are
related to the persistence of one of the early modes. The
mode that begins in early childhood as the child begins to
connect experiences in sequence is which of the
following?
prototaxic mode
parataxic mode
syntaxic mode
composite mode
Correct Answer:
parataxic mode
The parataxic mode begins in early childhood. The child
may not make logical sense of the experiences and may
see them as coincidence or chance events. The child
seeks to relieve anxiety by repeating familiar experiences,
although he or she may not understand what he or she is
doing.
,Which of the following acts have provided the greatest
protection for the
individual not to lose or be denied health insurance
coverage?
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
OSHA
ISPN
None of the above
Correct Answer:
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
The other 3 options above are incorrect.
For several decades now, the ANA (American Nurses
Association) has been
working and advocating for reforms that will help to
guarantee the access
of high-quality health care. This act has helped millions of
people, but
ANA recognizes the fact that this debate is far from being
over. The ANA
is dedicated to educating the nursing public about the
changing systems
and their impacts on people's lives and the nursing
profession.
Which of the following is an example of Western
alternative medical systems?
TCM (traditional Chinese medicine)
naturopathy
ayurveda
,acupuncture
Correct Answer:
naturopathy
Naturopathy and homeopathy are examples of Western
alternative medical systems. Naturopathy emphasizes
health restoration rather than disease treatment and
combines nutrition, homeopathy, therapeutic counseling
and other therapies. The underlying belief is that the
individual assumes responsibility for his or her recovery.
What is NOT a sign of alcohol intoxication?
Nystagmus
Mood lability
The face has pale skin.
Aggressive impulses
Correct Answer:
The face has pale skin.
A flushed face is a sign of alcohol intoxication. Other
signs include disinhibition of sexual impulses, impaired
judgment, and impaired occupational functioning.
In terms of styles of leadership in therapeutic groups,
which type of leader encourages individual creativity and
group cohesiveness?
autocratic
democratic
laissez-faire
, psychotherapeutic
Correct Answer:
democratic
There are three main styles of group leadership:
autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire. A democratic
leadership style focuses on the members of the group.
Members are encouraged to participate fully in problem-
solving of issues that relate to the group. This type of
leader encourages individual creativity and group
cohesiveness.
All of the following are considered to be types of family
structures except?
Nuclear family
Behavioral family
Blended family
Extended family
Correct Answer:
Behavioral family
The major types of family structures are:
Nuclear family
Blended family
Extended family
Single-parent family
Other familial systems
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