A 3-year-old boy undergoes evaluation for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The PMHNP conducting the examination utilizes a tool with four modules to aid in diagnosis. Which of the following is the PMHNP's tool?

A psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner in private practice frequently codes for 30 minutes of psychotherapy for clients with whom she only spent 5 minutes on a medication recheck. What type of fraud is this?

A patient was placed in restraints after he became a danger to himself and others, and all other, less restrictive measures failed to resolve the behavioral emergency. How often must the PMHNP or other licensed practitioner conduct a face-to-face evaluation with this patient until he is released from restraints?

A 24-year-old female client completed the Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) and scored 7. What does this score indicate to a PMHNP?

Mr. Jones is a 52-year-old man who presents as a new patient to the PMHNP because his psychiatrist recently retired. He is stable on his medications for depression and anxiety, and he says he hasn't had labs drawn in "at least 2 years." His current medication regimen is: acetaminophen (Tylenol) 500 mg PO prn for knee pain, omeprazole (Prilosec) 20 mg PO BID, escitalopram (Lexapro) 20 mg PO daily, and brexpiprazole (Rexulti) 1 mg PO daily. What screening labs are appropriate for this patient?

A married couple brings home their newborn baby from the hospital. According to Erikson, which of the following is possible if the infant fails to develop a basic sense of trust or the virtue of hope?

A 4-year-old child is preoccupied with her mother's breasts and frequently wants to gently pat them with her hands. Her mother does not visibly react to this; instead, she redirects the child to another activity. The mother is worried that if she shames her daughter about the breast patting, it might "mess her up somehow." According to Erikson, the child's behavior is considered:

The PMHNP is treating a 17-year-old girl who is an inpatient on an eating disorder unit. This patient has type 1 diabetes in addition to bulimia nervosa. Today she complains of dizziness, nausea, confusion, and weakness. What is her most likely diagnosis?

Which of the following most closely describes risk assessment?

A local politician running for mayor says he will address the issue of homelessness by "getting serious help for all of them, because they are mostly schizophrenics." Which of the following would be the most effective way for a PMHNP to advocate for the homeless community?

The PMHNP is evaluating a 72-year-old patient with a history of ischemic stroke. The patient has difficulty finding words and trouble with activities such as brushing her teeth. Which part of her brain was most likely affected by the stroke?