NR548 Week 6: Exam

NR548 Week 6: Exam [April-2026]

When clinicians and clients negotiate a treatment plan, adherence and clinical outcomes are improved.

Answers: A – B

A. True ✅
B. False

Culture can influence the results of the Mental Status Exam, what element plays a role in cultural influence?

Answers: A – D

A. age
B. marital status
C. social factors ✅
D. sexual orientation

Screening for suicidal and homicidal ideations is an ethical obligation of the PMHNP and is essential for protecting oneself, the client, and the public. Which of the following are elements of screening for suicidal ideation? 1.) plan 2.) resource availability 3.) previous attempts 4.) a collaborator

Answers: A – D

A. 1, 3 and 4
B. 1, 2, 3 and 4
C. 1 and 2
D. 1, 2, and 3 ✅

Which provides the best means of assessing judgment?

Answers: A – D

A. Base the assessment on answers to other tests, such as the Mini-Mental Status Exam.
B. Ask, “If you found a stamped and addressed envelope lying on the sidewalk, what would you do?” ✅
C. Base the assessment on the material gathered during the interview.
D. Ask, “How would you interpret the following proverb?”

Which statement is an acceptable way to approach a client regarding their diagnosis?

Answers: A – D

A. “We can discuss your diagnosis in your follow-up appointment.”
B. “I think you should be on sertraline; it will make you feel better.”
C. “I think that you are suffering from major or clinical depression.” ✅
D. “You meet the DSM5-TR criteria for Major Depressive Disorder.”

Which technique helps establish rapport during the initial psychiatric interview?

Answers: A – D

A. Asking rapid-fire questions
B. Using open-ended questions ✅
C. Challenging the client early
D. Avoiding eye contact……………………………..purchase all 35 questions and answers at $30 only