UPDATE 2024/ 2025 PSYCHIATRIC
ASSESSMENT FOR THE PSYCHIATRIC-
MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER
REVIEW WEEK 1&2QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT VERIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
.Abraham Maslow's - Answer-theory regarding human needs may also inform
the PMHNP's approach to psychiatric interviewing.
.Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - Answer-motivational theory that
examines people's behavior as it relates to five categories of needs -Needs
arranged in a pyramid, most basic needs at the foundation:• self-
actualization (top of pyramid)• esteem
• love/social needs• safety• physiological (bottom of pyramid)
.Benefits of telepsychiatry services: - Answer-• improved access to care•
reduced costs• improved efficiency• improved integration of care•
decreased emergency department visits • fewer delays in care
• improved continuity of care• reduction of transportation-associated
barriers
.Best practices for determining the appropriateness of telepsychiatry
services include consideration of the following: - Answer--cognitive capacity
of the client-client history and medical status -geographic distance to
emergency facilities -client support system
.best practices for providing videoconferencing-based telepsychiatric care: -
Answer--Use of a designated technology platform. Telesessions should not be
, conducted using alternate platforms; however, an alternate plan, such as a
telephone call, may be used in case of technology failure.
-Provisions for the verification of confidential and secure client information. -
Sufficient bandwidth to provide clear, appropriate video and audio quality.
-Device compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
of 1996 (HIPAA) and state requirements.
.best practices related to special populations: Children and Adolescents -
Answer-follow the same guidelines presented for adults•modify care based
on developmental status (motor functioning, speech and language
capabilities, relatedness, and relevant regulatory issues)-include family as
appropriate-Providers should consider how the presenter's involvement can
affect service delivery -Appropriateness for telemental care shall consider
safety of the youth, the availability of supportive adults, the mental health
status of those adults, and ability of the site to respond to any urgent or
emergent situations.
.Best practices related to special populations: Forensic and Correctional -
Answer--follow applicable standards of consent in terms of client's legal
status and rights -develop clear, site-specific protocols
.Best practices related to special populations: Geriatric - Answer--include
family as clinically appropriate-adapt care for cognitive or sensory
impairment
.best practices related to special populations: Inpatient and Residential
Settings - Answer--participate in administration and organizational meetings
as appropriate -optimize use of site-staff for consultation and care
coordination
.best practices related to special populations: Military and Veteran - Answer--
be familiar with federal and organizational structures and guidelines -be
familiar with military cultural competence