Walden NRNP:6675 Summer exam August 2023

Question 11 pts
The degree to which individuals have the cognitive and social capacity to access,
process, and utilize basic health information and services to maintain good health, make
appropriate health decisions, and meet their goals is knowns as which of the following?
Group of answer choices
Health literacy
Health advocacy
Health disparities
Social determinants of health

Question 21 pts
“Assumes complex and advanced leadership roles to initiate and guide change” is a NP
core competency for which NP competency area?
Group of answer choices
Policy competencies
Quality competencies
Leadership competencies
Practice inquiry competencies

Question 31 pts
Which of the following selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) has the most
pronounced effect on prolongation of QT interval?
Group of answer choices
Sertraline (Zoloft)
Citalopram (Celexa)
Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Fluoxetine (Prozac)

Question 41 pts
All the following is true regarding applying to take the ANCC PMHNP board certification
exam EXCEPT:
Group of answer choices
The clinical and didactic content related to your specialty certification must be
completed.
The application must contain proof of your RN license(s).
The applicant may provide an unofficial transcript.
The validation of the education form must be signed by the NP program director.
Question 51 pts
The misuse of the charge’s funds for personal gain is known as which of the following?
Group of answer choices
Neglect
Physical abuse
Financial abuse/exploitation
Emotional/psychological abuse
Question 61 pts
Cluster A personality traits consist of which of the following?
Group of answer choices
Schizotypal, schizoid, and paranoid subtypes
Narcissistic, borderline, antisocial, and histrionic subtypes
Obsessive-compulsive, dependent, and avoidant subtypes
Depressive, anxious, hypomanic subtypes
Question 71 pts
Standard of care addresses which of the following questions?
Group of answer choices
a. Did the clinician do the right thing at the right time?
b. Was effective care provided to the patient?
c. Was care provided safely regardless of time frame?
d. A and B only
Question 81 pts
The NP can impact health policy and healthcare by doing which of the following?
Group of answer choices
Become an active member of local, state, and/or national NP organizations.
Become familiar with the resources available on NP organization websites.
Volunteer to serve on legislative committees within professional NP organizations.
All the above
Question 91 pts
Which of the following is not advised to prevent a lawsuit?
Group of answer choices
Follow-up
When in doubt, do nothing
Know the standard of care and practice within it.
When in doubt, take a conservative approach.

Question 101 pts
In educating the patient beginning to take Lithium, the ARNP explains which of the
following related to the need for blood tests?
Group of answer choices
a. Your lithium blood levels, thyroid function, and kidney status need to be monitored as long as you take lithium.
b. When going to have your lithium levels checked, you should have taken your last
lithium dose 12 hours earlier.
c. Once your lithium dose has been stabilized you will no longer need to have your
lithium level monitored unless your dose is changed.
d. A and B only