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Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Mental Status Exam (MSE)?

In a magnetized or electrified conductor, the domains:

Release of static electricity when two objects come into contact or within close proximity:

The purpose of licensure for the PMHNP is to:  

A 44-year-old female patient was told by her spouse 1 week ago that they wanted to get divorced.  They have 3 small children together.  The patient present to you as the PMHNP with symptoms of depression and anxiety; however, do not meet full criteria for major depressive disorder or generalized anxiety disorder and have no mental health history.  Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 22-year-old college graduate admits he has been sleeping more than usual for the past month, sometimes up to 14 hours a night.  However, he still feels significantly fatigued throughout his normal waking hours.  He has no romantic relationships in his life, and his appetite has decreased, resulting in a 10 lb weight loss over the past month.  When asked about his weight loss, he says that sometimes making the decision on what to eat is difficult.  He also recently quit his band, saying that he is no longer interested in drumming.  He denies recent triggers. Which of the following issues is this patient most likely experiencing? 

The RN tells the PMHNP that the newly admitted patient is having psychosis with ideas of reference.  Which of the following statements would lead the RN to make this assessment?

The PMHNP is evaluating an outpatient who states repeatedly that he wants to die.  The question that is most critical is: 

The PMHNP has a 65 year old male patient who has been recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (within the past 2 months).  The patient has several symptoms of depression but does not meet full criteria for Major depressive disorder (MDD).  The patient does not have a history of symptoms like this in the past. The PMHNP knows that the most LIKELY diagnosis for this patient is: