PMHNP Role and policy

Question 1

Internal validity

Answer 1

independent variable (tx) caused a changed in the dependent variable (outcome)

Question 2

external validity

Answer 2

sample is representative of the population and the results can be generalized

Question 3

descriptive statistics

Answer 3

used to describe basic features of the data in the study

mean, SD, variance for example

Question 4

inferential statistics

Answer 4

numerical values that enable one to reach conclusions that extend beyond immediate data

t-test, ANOVA, Pearson r, probability, P value

Question 5

IOM quality improvement aims

Answer 5

Safe
effective
client centered
timely
efficient
equitable

Question 6

11 HEDIS measures from NCQA to measure quality of care

Answer 6

1. Antidepressant medication management
2. Follow-up care for children prescribed ADHD medication
3. Follow-up after hospitalization for mental illness
4. Diabetes screening for people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder who are using antipsychotic medications
5. Diabetes monitoring for people with diabetes and schizophrenia
6. Cardiovascular monitoring for people with cardiovascular disease and schizophrenia
7. Adherence to antipsychotic medications for individuals with schizophrenia
8. Use of multiple concurrent antipsychotics in children and adolescents
9. Metabolic monitoring for children and adolescents on antipsychotic medication
10. Use of first-line psychosocial care for children and adolescents on antipsychotic medication
11. Mental health utilization