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FINAL EXAM: NR548/ NR 548 {2025 -2026} PSYCHIATRIC
ASSESSMENT FOR THE PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH NURSE
PRACTITIONER REVIEW |WEEKS 7-8 COVERED QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS GRADED A
The American Psychiatric Association (APA, 2020) supports telemedicine as a legitimate
component of a mental health delivery system when telepsychiatry services: - CORRECT
ANSWER>>-benefit the client
-maintain client autonomy, confidentiality, and privacy
-when used consistent with APA medical ethics policies and established telepsychiatry laws
Telepsychiatry services are provided in diverse settings, including: - CORRECT ANSWER>>•
private practice
• outpatient clinics
• schools
• nursing homes
• correctional facilities
• military facilities
Telepsychiatry - CORRECT ANSWER>>a provider administers psychiatric care from a distance
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through a technological interface
-a subset of telehealth
-telepsychiatric services
• psychiatric interview
• psychiatric evaluations
• therapy
• medication management
• consultation
• client education
telepsychiatry services are delivered through: - CORRECT ANSWER>>• videoconferencing
technology
• websites
• recorded medical information
• support or chat groups
• asynchronous client-provider interactions social media
• links to self-directed or assisted assessment
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Benefits of telepsychiatry services: - CORRECT 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
Telepsychiatry , , , and outcomes are comparable
to in-person services. - CORRECT ANSWER>>validity, reliability, assessment, and treatment
outcomes
most common modalities for providing telepsychiatric services is via
- CORRECT ANSWER>>videoconferencing technology
In 2018, the American Psychiatric Association (APA), in conjunction with the American
Telemedicine Association (ATA) developed: - CORRECT ANSWER>>best practices for providing
videoconferencing-based telepsychiatric care
-guidelines inform the technical considerations and administrative requirements needed to
provide these services
best practices for providing videoconferencing-based telepsychiatric care: - CORRECT
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.
During telepsychiatry sessions, both the provider and client locations should be treated as a
- CORRECT ANSWER>>confidential space
During telepsychiatry sessions, provisions must be taken to ensure: - CORRECT ANSWER>>-the
discussion cannot be overheard by other
-adequate lighting and ambiance is provided that is appropriate to the session
-place the camera so that the eyes and face of the participants are visible
FINAL EXAM: NR548/ NR 548 {2025 -2026} PSYCHIATRIC
ASSESSMENT FOR THE PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH NURSE
PRACTITIONER REVIEW |WEEKS 7-8 COVERED QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS GRADED A
The American Psychiatric Association (APA, 2020) supports telemedicine as a legitimate
component of a mental health delivery system when telepsychiatry services: - CORRECT
ANSWER>>-benefit the client
-maintain client autonomy, confidentiality, and privacy
-when used consistent with APA medical ethics policies and established telepsychiatry laws
Telepsychiatry services are provided in diverse settings, including: - CORRECT ANSWER>>•
private practice
• outpatient clinics
• schools
• nursing homes
• correctional facilities
• military facilities
Telepsychiatry - CORRECT ANSWER>>a provider administers psychiatric care from a distance
,2
through a technological interface
-a subset of telehealth
-telepsychiatric services
• psychiatric interview
• psychiatric evaluations
• therapy
• medication management
• consultation
• client education
telepsychiatry services are delivered through: - CORRECT ANSWER>>• videoconferencing
technology
• websites
• recorded medical information
• support or chat groups
• asynchronous client-provider interactions social media
• links to self-directed or assisted assessment
, 3
Benefits of telepsychiatry services: - CORRECT 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
Telepsychiatry , , , and outcomes are comparable
to in-person services. - CORRECT ANSWER>>validity, reliability, assessment, and treatment
outcomes
most common modalities for providing telepsychiatric services is via
- CORRECT ANSWER>>videoconferencing technology
In 2018, the American Psychiatric Association (APA), in conjunction with the American
Telemedicine Association (ATA) developed: - CORRECT ANSWER>>best practices for providing
videoconferencing-based telepsychiatric care
-guidelines inform the technical considerations and administrative requirements needed to
provide these services
best practices for providing videoconferencing-based telepsychiatric care: - CORRECT
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.
During telepsychiatry sessions, both the provider and client locations should be treated as a
- CORRECT ANSWER>>confidential space
During telepsychiatry sessions, provisions must be taken to ensure: - CORRECT ANSWER>>-the
discussion cannot be overheard by other
-adequate lighting and ambiance is provided that is appropriate to the session
-place the camera so that the eyes and face of the participants are visible
