{"id":20858,"date":"2016-02-03T21:59:44","date_gmt":"2016-02-03T21:59:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy?page_id=20858"},"modified":"2026-09-15T15:46:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T20:46:26","slug":"psychiatric-mental-health-nurse-practitioner-practice-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/psychiatric-mental-health-nurse-practitioner-practice-test\/","title":{"rendered":"PMHNP Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Formerly known as Family Psychiatric\u2013Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) certification exam allows nurse practitioners to become board-certified (PMHNP-BC) to work in a variety of settings and care for mental health patients of all ages.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free PMHNP practice test!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/pmhnp\/?utm_source=academy&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=academy-mu-ads&amp;utm_content=pmhnp-test\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'NPFamilyPMH Course Click']);\">PMHNP Online Course<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DZ1CVFZT\/?tag=academy08-20\">PMHNP Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/np\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'NPFamilyPMH Flashcard Click']);\">PMHNP Flashcards<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"PMHNP_Eligibility\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>PMHNP Eligibility<\/h2>\n<p>To qualify for the exam, you must have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 12px\">A current, active RN license in a U.S. state or territory, or the legally recognized equivalent in another country<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 12px\">A PMHNP Across the Lifespan master\u2019s, post-graduate certificate, or DNP from an accredited program<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 12px\">At least 500 faculty-supervised clinical hours in the PMHNP role and population<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 12px\">Graduate-level APRN coursework in advanced physiology\/pathophysiology, advanced health assessment, and advanced pharmacology<\/li>\n<li>Training in at least two psychotherapeutic treatment modalities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"PMHNP_Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>PMHNP Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The PMHNP exam contains 175 multiple-choice questions, 25 of which are unscored, and you will be given a 3.5-hour time limit. The unscored questions are used by the administrators to evaluate questions for future versions of the exam, and you will not know which questions are scored or unscored during the exam.<\/p>\n<p>The exam is split into five content domains, and each domain contains some number of knowledge questions and skill questions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/PMHNP-Examination-Outline-01.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-175001\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/PMHNP-Test-Outline-01.svg\" alt=\"exam outline for the PMHNP exam, which contains 175 multiple-choice questions and has a time limit of 3.5 hours\" width=\"592.25\" height=\"469.2\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"I_Scientific_Foundation_(33_scored_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>I. Scientific Foundation (33 scored questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this category assess your advanced physical assessment skills. You will also be tested on your knowledge of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advanced pharmacology<\/li>\n<li>Advanced pathophysiology<\/li>\n<li>Advanced psychopharmacology<\/li>\n<li>Psychogenomics<\/li>\n<li>Neuroanatomy<\/li>\n<li>Neurodevelopment<\/li>\n<li>Neurophysiology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"II_Advanced_Practice_Skills_(41_scored_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>II. Advanced Practice Skills (41 scored questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this category assess your skills in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mental status exams<\/li>\n<li>Clinical interviewing<\/li>\n<li>Risk assessment<\/li>\n<li>Psychiatric emergency management<\/li>\n<li>Psychoeducation<\/li>\n<li>Substance use screening tool selection and interpretation<\/li>\n<li>Mental health screening tool selection and interpretation<\/li>\n<li>Recovery and resilience promotion<\/li>\n<li>Health promotion and disease prevention<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"III_Diagnosis_and_Treatment_(33_scored_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>III. Diagnosis and Treatment (33 scored questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this category assess your knowledge of complementary\/alternative treatments and DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria. You will also be tested on your skills in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Evidence-based practice<\/li>\n<li>Diagnostic and lab test selection and interpretation<\/li>\n<li>Pharmacotherapeutic management<\/li>\n<li>Diagnosis<\/li>\n<li>Psychopharmacotherapeutic management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"IV_Psychotherapy_and_Related_Theories_(17_scored_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>IV. Psychotherapy and Related Theories (17 scored questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this category assess your therapeutic alliance development and management skills. You will also be tested on your knowledge of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Change theories<\/li>\n<li>Family theories<\/li>\n<li>Psychotherapy principles<\/li>\n<li>Developmental theories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"V_Ethics,_Legal_Principles,_and_Cultural_Care_(26_scored_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>V. Ethics, Legal Principles, and Cultural Care (26 scored questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the Patient&#8217;s Bill of Rights, the scope of confidentiality, and the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice. You will also be tested on your skills in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Equity, diversity, and inclusion<\/li>\n<li>Patient advocacy<\/li>\n<li>Cultural and spiritual competence<\/li>\n<li>Ethics in clinical decision-making<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box2\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box2-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box2-title\">Check Out Mometrix's Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><a class=\"sg-box2-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DZ1CVFZT\/?tag=academy08-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<span aria-hidden=\"true\">&nbsp;&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DZ1CVFZT\/?tag=academy08-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nppmh-27810.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\"><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Top_5_Most_Challenging_PMHNP_Questions\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Top 5 Most Challenging PMHNP Questions<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you know more about the test, try your hand at some targeted practice!<\/p>\n<p>Over the last year, we&#8217;ve compiled the data from about 1,000 test-takers who tried their hand at the practice test at the top of this page. According to the data, around 80% of people answered these five questions incorrectly.<\/p>\n<p>Answer each question and read through the answer explanation, whether you got the answer right or wrong. This will help you ensure you&#8217;ve got the topic mastered.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you struggled with these questions or aced them on your first try, be sure to take the <a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/academy-pq.app.mometrix.com\/practicequestion\/products\/NPFamilyPMHPQ\" target=\"_blank\">full practice test<\/a> to get a better idea of how prepared you really are!<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-top: 2em;\"><div class=\"pmhnp-question-container\">\r\n    <div class=\"hardest-badge\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Trophy.svg\"  alt=\"\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n        <div class=\"hardest-badge-text\">\r\n            <div class=\"hardest-title\">Hardest Question<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"hardest-stat\">Only 17% answered correctly<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <p class=\"pmhnp-question-text\">1. When using the LEARN model for cross-cultural health care, an important approach to the Explain step is to:<\/p>\r\n    \r\n    <label class=\"pmhnp-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice1\" value=\"A\" class=\"pmhnp-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">A.<\/span>&nbsp;Use simple language and avoid medical jargon.<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"pmhnp-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice1\" value=\"B\" class=\"pmhnp-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">B. <\/span>&nbsp;Use drawings, videos, and test results.<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"pmhnp-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice1\" value=\"C\" class=\"pmhnp-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">C. <\/span>&nbsp;Wait until the patient asks for an explanation.<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"pmhnp-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice1\" value=\"D\" class=\"pmhnp-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">D. <\/span>&nbsp;Explain to family members first whenever possible.<\/label>\r\n    <button class=\"pmhnp-submit-btn\" onclick=\"checkAnswer(1)\">Submit<\/button><br>\r\n    <div id=\"feedback1\" class=\"pmhnp-feedback-text\"><\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"explanation1\" class=\"pmhnp-explanation-text\">\r\nWhen using the LEARN (<strong style=\"font-weight: 600\">L<\/strong>isten, <strong style=\"font-weight: 600\">E<\/strong>xplain, <strong style=\"font-weight: 600\">A<\/strong>cknowledge, <strong style=\"font-weight: 600\">R<\/strong>ecommend, and <strong style=\"font-weight: 600\">N<\/strong>egotiate) model for cross-cultural health care, an important approach to the Explain step is to use drawings, videos, and test results to demonstrate the information the PMHNP is trying to convey. Providing concrete information\/demonstrations helps patients to better understand, especially when cultural differences result in perceptions of illness that may be at odds with Western beliefs.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bugreport\">Found a bug? <a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/appgcc1PP0BbzPCbI\/shr5gZ1gnO15kxPFw?prefill_Test=PMHNP&prefill_Question+Number=1&prefill_Which+Form=General-IQ-Feedback&prefill_UP-ID=General-IQ-Feedback%20-%20PMHNP%20-%201&hide_Test=true&hide_Which+Form=true&hide_UP-ID=true&hide_Question+Number=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Let us know!<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"><div class=\"pmhnp-question-container\">\r\n    <p class=\"pmhnp-question-text\">2. In a psychiatric unit, patients are primarily able to exercise power through:<\/p>\r\n    \r\n    <label class=\"pmhnp-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice2\" value=\"A\" class=\"pmhnp-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">A.<\/span>&nbsp;Threats and intimidation<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"pmhnp-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice2\" value=\"B\" class=\"pmhnp-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">B. <\/span>&nbsp;Praise and complaints<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"pmhnp-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice2\" value=\"C\" class=\"pmhnp-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">C. <\/span>&nbsp;Cooperation\/lack of cooperation<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"pmhnp-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice2\" value=\"D\" class=\"pmhnp-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">D. <\/span>&nbsp;Rewards and punishments<\/label>\r\n    <button class=\"pmhnp-submit-btn\" onclick=\"checkAnswer(2)\">Submit<\/button><br>\r\n    <div id=\"feedback2\" class=\"pmhnp-feedback-text\"><\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"explanation2\" class=\"pmhnp-explanation-text\">\r\nIn a psychiatric unit, patients are primarily able to exercise power through praise and complaints because these may bring about change. For example, if a patient files a complaint about a staff member, this may bring about disciplinary action. Likewise, if a patient praises a certain intervention, this may help to influence further use of the intervention.\r\n<br>\r\n<br>\r\nThreats and intimidation as well as cooperation and lack of cooperation may bring about a response, but they are not exercises in real power. Rewards and punishments are not generally within the purview of patients.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bugreport\">Found a bug? <a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/appgcc1PP0BbzPCbI\/shr5gZ1gnO15kxPFw?prefill_Test=PMHNP&prefill_Question+Number=2&prefill_Which+Form=General-IQ-Feedback&prefill_UP-ID=General-IQ-Feedback%20-%20PMHNP%20-%201&hide_Test=true&hide_Which+Form=true&hide_UP-ID=true&hide_Question+Number=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Let us know!<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"><div class=\"pmhnp-question-container\">\r\n    <p class=\"pmhnp-question-text\">3. According to Kohlberg\u2019s theory of moral development, the stage at which a 9-year-old child may make moral judgments based on what the child gets from the decision is:<\/p>\r\n    \r\n    <label class=\"pmhnp-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice3\" value=\"A\" class=\"pmhnp-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">A.<\/span>&nbsp;Punishment and obedience orientation<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"pmhnp-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice3\" value=\"B\" class=\"pmhnp-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">B. <\/span>&nbsp;Law and order orientation<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"pmhnp-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice3\" value=\"C\" class=\"pmhnp-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">C. <\/span>&nbsp;Interpersonal concordance<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"pmhnp-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice3\" value=\"D\" class=\"pmhnp-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">D. <\/span>&nbsp;Instrumental relativist orientation<\/label>\r\n    <button class=\"pmhnp-submit-btn\" onclick=\"checkAnswer(3)\">Submit<\/button><br>\r\n    <div id=\"feedback3\" class=\"pmhnp-feedback-text\"><\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"explanation3\" class=\"pmhnp-explanation-text\">\r\nIn Kohlberg\u2019s theory of moral development, the instrumental relativist orientation (Stage 2) is part of the preconventional level. At this stage, a child judges an action largely according to personal benefit or what the child will receive in return (\u201cWhat\u2019s in it for me?\u201d). An action may be considered right if it satisfies the child\u2019s own needs or results in a fair exchange.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bugreport\">Found a bug? <a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/appgcc1PP0BbzPCbI\/shr5gZ1gnO15kxPFw?prefill_Test=PMHNP&prefill_Question+Number=3&prefill_Which+Form=General-IQ-Feedback&prefill_UP-ID=General-IQ-Feedback%20-%20PMHNP%20-%201&hide_Test=true&hide_Which+Form=true&hide_UP-ID=true&hide_Question+Number=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Let us know!<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"><div class=\"pmhnp-question-container\">\r\n    <p class=\"pmhnp-question-text\">4. According to the general adaptation syndrome (Selye), an example of reaction to stress in the resistance stage is:<\/p>\r\n    \r\n    <label class=\"pmhnp-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice4\" value=\"A\" class=\"pmhnp-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">A.<\/span>&nbsp;Levels of neurotransmitters and hormones return to normal.<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"pmhnp-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice4\" value=\"B\" class=\"pmhnp-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">B. <\/span>&nbsp;The hormonal system becomes activated to produce more hormones.<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"pmhnp-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice4\" value=\"C\" class=\"pmhnp-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">C. <\/span>&nbsp;The body becomes exhausted and unable to sustain the stress response.<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"pmhnp-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice4\" value=\"D\" class=\"pmhnp-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">D. <\/span>&nbsp;Chronic health problems associated with stress arise.<\/label>\r\n    <button class=\"pmhnp-submit-btn\" onclick=\"checkAnswer(4)\">Submit<\/button><br>\r\n    <div id=\"feedback4\" class=\"pmhnp-feedback-text\"><\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"explanation4\" class=\"pmhnp-explanation-text\">\r\nThe first stage, alarm, includes the fight or flight response with activation of the hormonal, neurotransmitter, and cardiovascular systems. This stage may last for 1 minute to several hours. During the second stage, resistance, the body tries to recover the normal status of the cardiovascular, hormonal, and neurotransmitter systems. If resistance is inadequate, the last stage, exhaustion, can occur, leading to chronic illnesses.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bugreport\">Found a bug? <a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/appgcc1PP0BbzPCbI\/shr5gZ1gnO15kxPFw?prefill_Test=PMHNP&prefill_Question+Number=4&prefill_Which+Form=General-IQ-Feedback&prefill_UP-ID=General-IQ-Feedback%20-%20PMHNP%20-%201&hide_Test=true&hide_Which+Form=true&hide_UP-ID=true&hide_Question+Number=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Let us know!<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 3.5em;\"><div class=\"pmhnp-question-container\">\r\n    <p class=\"pmhnp-question-text\">5. If the PMHNP plans to access the healthcare system\u2019s data warehouse for research purposes, this is referred to as:<\/p>\r\n    \r\n    <label class=\"pmhnp-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice5\" value=\"A\" class=\"pmhnp-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">A.<\/span>&nbsp;Accessing<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"pmhnp-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice5\" value=\"B\" class=\"pmhnp-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">B. <\/span>&nbsp;Keying<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"pmhnp-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice5\" value=\"C\" class=\"pmhnp-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">C. <\/span>&nbsp;Data mining<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"pmhnp-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice5\" value=\"D\" class=\"pmhnp-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">D. <\/span>&nbsp;Drilling down<\/label>\r\n    <button class=\"pmhnp-submit-btn\" onclick=\"checkAnswer(5)\">Submit<\/button><br>\r\n    <div id=\"feedback5\" class=\"pmhnp-feedback-text\"><\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"explanation5\" class=\"pmhnp-explanation-text\">\r\nFor data mining, software is used to sort through data and identify patterns or relationships. Data warehouses are very large databases, usually holding all of an organization or system\u2019s data. A data mart, by contrast, contains data on a specific topic or for a specific department.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bugreport\">Found a bug? <a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/appgcc1PP0BbzPCbI\/shr5gZ1gnO15kxPFw?prefill_Test=PMHNP&prefill_Question+Number=5&prefill_Which+Form=General-IQ-Feedback&prefill_UP-ID=General-IQ-Feedback%20-%20PMHNP%20-%201&hide_Test=true&hide_Which+Form=true&hide_UP-ID=true&hide_Question+Number=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Let us know!<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"membership\" class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span> Registration<\/h2>\n<p>To register for the exam, you must submit an application via the ANCC website. Your application should include all of the necessary proof-of-eligibility documentation and the $395 examination fee.<\/p>\n<p>Once your application is approved, you will receive a confirmation email containing your Authorization to Test (ATT) and information about scheduling your examination appointment.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<p>You should arrive at the testing center 15-30 minutes before your scheduled exam appointment time. Once you arrive, you will be asked to provide two forms of identification, one of which must be a government-issued photo ID.<\/p>\n<p>You will be asked to leave all personal items such as cell phones, coats, wallets, food\/drink, and notes in your car or in a secure locker outside the testing area.<\/p>\n<p>Once the check-in process is complete, you will be led to your testing station and given a short tutorial on the testing system before beginning your exam.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Scoring\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Scoring<\/h2>\n<p>The PMHNP exam is scored using a criterion-based scoring system, which means that a group of ANCC subject-matter experts has evaluated the difficulty of the entire pool of questions and determined a passing score. The passing score is set using the modified-Angoff method, which means that your score is based solely upon your performance, and no other test-taker\u2019s scores are taken into account.<\/p>\n<p>Your score is reported on a scale of 1-500, with 350 being the minimum passing score.<\/p>\n<p>You will be able to see your preliminary scores as soon as you complete the exam. You will have to sign into your ANCC account to view your final score report.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"NPFamilyPMHCourse\" class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"PMHNP_Online_Prep_Course\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>PMHNP Online Prep Course<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an <strong>online PMHNP prep course<\/strong> designed to give you everything you need to succeed!<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll find in the PMHNP course:<br \/>\n<div class=\"mocblurb\"><ul>\n  <li class=\"moclessons\"><span class=\"moc-feature-text\">70+ Review Lessons Covering Every Topic<\/span><\/li>\n  <li class=\"mocpqs\"><span class=\"moc-feature-text\">700 PMHNP Practice Questions<\/span><\/li>\n  <li class=\"mocflash\"><span class=\"moc-feature-text\">550+ Digital Flashcards<\/span><\/li>\n  <li class=\"mocvideos\"><span class=\"moc-feature-text\">30+ Instructional Videos<\/span><\/li>\n  <li class=\"mocmoney\"><span class=\"moc-feature-text\">Money-back Guarantee<\/span><\/li>\n  <li class=\"mocmobile\"><span class=\"moc-feature-text\">Mobile Access<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<br \/>\nEveryone learns differently, so we&#8217;ve tailored the PMHNP online prep course to ensure every learner has what they need to prepare for the PMHNP exam.<\/p>\n<p>Click below to check it out!<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/pmhnp\/?utm_source=academy&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=academy-mu-ads&amp;utm_content=pmhnp\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'NPFamilyPMH Course Click']);\"><button class=\"buttontranscript\">Start Your PMHNP Online Course<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box2 fc-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box2-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box2-title\">Check Out Mometrix's Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get complex  subjects broken down into easily 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