Exam 3: NR548 / NR 548 (Latest 2025 / 2026) Psychiatric Assessment for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain
Question:
Q's to probe for degree of insight
Answer:
-So, why do you think you've been having these problems?
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Exam 3: NR548 / NR 548 (Latest
) Psychiatric Assessment
for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner | Questions & Answers
| 100% Correct | Grade A -
Chamberlain
Question:
Q's to probe for degree of insight
Answer:
-So, why do you think you've been having these problems?
-What do you think needs to happen for your life to improve?
Pt's with poor insight may respond with:
-I don't know. You're the doctor.
-People need to stop hassling me. (A paranoid patient.)
,Question:
ABSATTC
Answer:
Mnemonic for Elements of the Mental Status Examination
-All Borderline Subjects Are Tough, Troubled Characters
• Appearance
• Behavior
• Speech
• Affect
• Thought process
• Thought content
• Cognitive examination
Question:
closure
Answer:
-final phase of the psychiatric interview process
-provides the client with a summary and findings of the interview and allows
for discussion of future plans
-PMHNP may provide education during this phase
,Question:
final step of the psychiatric interview
Answer:
documentation
-Thorough, accurate documentation is necessary for clinical and legal
purposes
Question:
Closing the Interview
Answer:
PMHNP explains the diagnosis and treatment options to the client
-offers an opportunity for the client to ask questions and give input
-discussion includes recommendations for any additional psychological
assessments and laboratory testing needed
-education regarding recommended medications and therapies
-If a need to collaborate with other providers for information or treatment,
the PMHNP should seek permission from the client at this time to do so
-opportunity to address any client concerns about stigma
-discuss need for F/U care
, Question:
Which of the following should be included when providing client education
about medication regimens? Select all that apply.
a. explain how the medication targets the symptoms, specific benefits, and
expected time course.
b. identify potential side effects, duration of side effects, and adverse effects.
c. explain the instructions, dosing, and special requirements.
d. use teach-back methods to ensure client understanding.
Answer:
explain how the medication targets the symptoms, specific benefits, and
expected time course.
identify potential side effects, duration of side effects, and adverse effects.
explain the instructions, dosing, and special requirements.
use teach-back methods to ensure client understanding.
Question:
Follow-Up homework
Answer:
PMHNP may assign homework to the client
-especially when tx plan includes cognitive-behavioral or family therapy
-explain the purpose and goal of the assignment
-explain whether the client will be expected to report on the homework at the
next appointment
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