PMHNP certification Exam Question Bank, Over 1000 Questions and Correct Answers, Updated 2025/2026.

Tarasoff Principle
1976 - duty to warn victims of potential harm from client
Deontological Theory
Ethical theory that states an action is judged as good or bad based on the act itself
regardless of the consequences
Teleological Theory
Ethical theory that states an action is judged as good or bad based on the consequence
or outcome
Virtue ethics
ethical theory that states actions are chosen based on the moral virtues (eg. honesty,
courage, compassion, wisdom, gratitude, self-respect) or the character of the person
making the decision
Erikson's developmental stage infancy age range
birth-1 year
Erikson's developmental stage infancy developmental tasks
trust vs. mistrust
Erikson's developmental stage infancy indications of developmental mastery
Ability to form meaningful relationships, hope about the future trust in others
Erikson's developmental stage infancy indication of developmental failure
poor relationships, lack of future hope, suspicious of others
Erikson's developmental stage early childhood age
1-3 yo
Erikson's developmental stage early childhood developmental task
autonomy vs. shame and doubt
Erikson's developmental stage early childhood indications of developmental
mastery
self-control, self-esteem, willpower
Erikson's developmental stage early childhood indications of developmental
failure
poor self-control, low self esteem, self-doubt, lack of independence
Erikson's developmental stage late childhood age
3-6yo
Erikson's developmental stage late childhood developmental task
initiative vs guilt
Erikson's developmental stage late childhood indications of developmental
mastery
self-directed behavior, goal formation, sense of purpose
Erikson's developmental stage late childhood indications of developmental
failure
lack of self-initiated behavior, lack of goal orientation
Erikson's developmental stage school-age ages
6-12yo