PDF Version DemoCollege Admission PMHNP Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination (PMHNP-BC) |
| Exam Number: | PMHNP-BC |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 5 years |
| Real Exam Qty: | Approximately 175 scored + 25 unscored pretest items |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | USD 395 (ANCC members) / USD 495 (non-members) |
| Related Certifications: | Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (across lifespan) Family Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) |
| Exam Duration: | 240 minutes |
| Passing Score: | Scaled score of 350 (on a 200–800 scale) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice questions, Multiple-select questions, Computer-based exam |
| Recommended Training: | AANP Psychiatric-Mental Health NP Resources ANCC PMHNP Certification Review Resources |
| Exam Registration: | ANCC Certification Application Portal Prometric Test Scheduling |
| Sample Questions: | College Admission PMHNP Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing at authorized testing centers or remote proctored exam (availability may vary by region and testing cycle) |
| Pre Condition: | Active RN license in the United States, completion of a graduate-level (MSN or DNP) nurse practitioner program in psychiatric-mental health nursing with adult population focus |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/psychiatric-mental-health-nurse-practitioner/ |
College Admission PMHNP Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Ethics, Legal, and Professional Practice | - Patient Safety and Quality Improvement - Ethical Decision-Making - Scope of Practice and Regulations |
| Psychotherapeutic Modalities | - Group and Family Therapy - Individual Psychotherapy - Crisis Intervention |
| Advanced Practice Skills | - Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis - Treatment Planning - Advanced Psychiatric Assessment |
| Scientific Foundations | - Psychopharmacology - Pathophysiology and Psychopathology - Research and Evidence-Based Practice |
| Diagnosis and Management of Psychiatric Disorders | - Substance Use Disorders - Psychotic Disorders - Anxiety and Trauma-Related Disorders - Mood Disorders - Personality Disorders |
College Admission American Nurses Credentialing Center: Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified Sample Questions:
Question #1
Which of the following patient rights is unaddressed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
A. To be notified when their health information is sold to pharmaceutical companies
B. To have access to their own medical records
C. To request an amendment of their health information to which they object
D. To require their permission for disclosure of their personal information
Question #2
Which of the following considerations is important when comparing manic episodes and behaviors of adolescent clients to adults?
A. Adolescent manic episodes have fewer psychotic features
B. Adolescent manic episodes are often associated with antisocial behaviors
C. There are no lifespan differences between adolescent and adult presentations
D. Adolescent manic episodes have a prodromal period of behavioral control
Question #3
Which report published by the Institute of Medicine was nurse-focused and specifically considered the obstacles that all nurses encounter as they provide high-quality health care in the United States?
A. Health Professions Education: A Bridge to Quality
B. The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health
C. To Err Is Human: Building a Safer Health System
D. Crossing the Quality Chasm: A New Health System for the 21st Century
Question #4
During a mental status exam, which of the following findings would suggest hypomania?
A. Flat affect and poor grooming
B. Withdrawal from social interaction and decreased energy level
C. Increased psychomotor activity and decreased sleep
D. Slow, slurred speech and decreased eye contact
Question #5
A woman is brought to the emergency department by her husband. She has insulin-dependent diabetes with a history of medical noncompliance and missed medical appointments. The patient's husband is attentive and hovers by her side. She presents as possibly malnourished and dehydrated. She is crying and refusing to look at the provider, and her husband answers all the questions. When the provider asks him to leave the room so the patient can be assessed, the husband becomes angry and refuses.
What must be considered as part of a differential diagnosis, in addition to diabetic management and noncompliance?
A. Noninsured or underinsured
B. Homelessness
C. Intimate partner violence (IPV)
D. Drug abuse
Solutions:
| Question #1 Correct Answer: A | Question #2 Correct Answer: B | Question #3 Correct Answer: B | Question #4 Correct Answer: C | Question #5 Correct Answer: C |
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