PMHNP EXAM CRASH COURSE STRATEGIES Flashcards
What is the objective approach to answering PMHNP board exam questions?
Focus only on the information provided in the exam
Avoid making assumptions or adding extra details not mentioned in the question.
What should you do when narrowing down answer choices?
Review and narrow down to the two most likely correct answer choices
Disregard partially correct answers as they are not the complete solution.
When two answer choices are complete opposites, what is often true?
One is the correct answer
What should be examined in the question stem to choose the correct answer?
Choose the answer that contains similar or synonymous terms
What type of answers should be prioritized?
Answers that prioritize patient-centered care
What does it indicate if several answer choices are almost identical?
They may all be incorrect
What type of terms should you exercise caution with in answer choices?
Absolute terms such as ‘absolutely,’ ‘all,’ ‘only,’ ‘always,’ ‘every,’ ‘never,’ and ‘everything’
What is generally incorrect regarding medical evaluations?
A medical evaluation answer is incorrect; a referral to a specialist is needed
What do priority or initial action questions assess?
Your ability to determine the most critical actions to take
What is the first response to ensure in any clinical situation?
Ensure that airway, breathing, and circulation are established as a first response
What is the second step after ensuring airway, breathing, and circulation?
Apply Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, starting with basic physiological needs
What is the first step in the Nursing Process?
Assessment, which includes collecting all relevant data
What must always be the primary concern in clinical judgment?
Patient safety
What should be prioritized in rape care?
Immediate and appropriate action for the patient’s safety
What should be ensured in in-patient settings before discharge?
Patient safety must be secured without relying solely on safety contracts
What is the correct action when dealing with suspected child abuse?
Interview the child separately and report to CPS if necessary
What should you do if a child is playing sexually with a doll?
Collect more information and then report it to CPS
How should confidentiality be handled with teenagers?
Establish trust and rapport while ensuring confidentiality unless their safety is at risk
What is essential when interviewing teenagers to maintain confidentiality?
Interview them privately unless they desire otherwise
What is the importance of understanding reasoning behind clinical decisions?
It is crucial for diagnostic tests
What is key in inter-professional collaboration?
Actively involved in patient care decisions rather than delegating tasks
What is required when transferring patient information?
Ensure informed consent is obtained
What forms of consent are required for patients with psychiatric conditions?
Two forms of consent are required
What is the appropriate action if a teenager has ingested acetone?
Request a urine drug screen to rule out other substance use disorders
What should be reflected in answers regarding cultural considerations?
Cultural sensitivity
What should not be equated with mental illness?
Culturally influenced responses
What is essential to understand regarding a patient’s illness?
Clarify the meaning of the illness or predicament within their cultural context
What is your job when a patient presents somatic complaints without a medical diagnosis?
Validate the patient by asking more questions and acknowledging their pain level
