FINAL EXAM: NR548/ NR PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENT FOR THE
PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER REVIEW
|WEEKS 7-8 COVERED QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS GRADED A
What are the primary benefits of telepsychiatry? - (ANSWERS)Improved access to
care, reduced costs, improved efficiency, better integration of care, decreased
emergency department visits, fewer delays in care, improved continuity of care, and
reduction of transportation barriers.
What is the Ryan Haight Act? - (ANSWERS)The Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy
Consumer Protection Act of 2008 governs the prescribing of controlled substances
via teleconferencing, requiring an in-person medical evaluation at least once every
24 months.
What are the standard operating procedures (SOP) for telemedicine? -
(ANSWERS)SOP addresses roles, responsibilities, licensing, client identification,
systematic quality improvement, and includes a backup plan for technical
difficulties.
What considerations should be taken for telepsychiatry in nontraditional healthcare
settings? - (ANSWERS)Ensure safety, confidentiality, adequate lighting, visible
camera, appropriate dressing, and coordination with local emergency staff if needed.
What must be documented in the informed consent process? - (ANSWERS)Client's
understanding of treatment options, risks, benefits, and all consent forms obtained
must be documented in medical records.
What are the exceptions to obtaining informed consent? - (ANSWERS)Exceptions
include client incapacitation, life-threatening emergencies, voluntary waived
consent, and cases where the client cannot make decisions or has no designated
decision maker.
What is the significance of HIPAA compliance in telepsychiatry? -
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, FINAL EXAM: NR548/ NR PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENT FOR THE
PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER REVIEW
|WEEKS 7-8 COVERED QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS GRADED A
(ANSWERS)HIPAA compliance ensures the protection of patient privacy and
confidentiality during telepsychiatry services.
How does telepsychiatry improve access to healthcare? - (ANSWERS)It removes
time and distance barriers, expands communication means, and traditionally serves
rural populations with healthcare professional shortages.
What types of settings can telepsychiatry services be delivered in? -
(ANSWERS)Services can be provided in private practices, outpatient clinics,
schools, nursing homes, correctional facilities, and military facilities.
What is the role of insurance in telepsychiatry? - (ANSWERS)Reimbursement for
telepsychiatry services varies by state and insurance provider, with 48 states
currently providing Medicaid reimbursement.
What factors should be considered when conducting initial assessments with
pediatric patients? - (ANSWERS)Legislation regarding minors and informed
consent, developmental stage, cognitive abilities, and potential involvement of
family members.
What are the stages of cognitive development according to Jean Piaget? -
(ANSWERS)1. Sensorimotor (0-2 years), 2. Preoperational (2-7 years), 3. Concrete
Operational (7-11 years), 4. Formal Operational (12+ years).
What does Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs entail? - (ANSWERS)It is a motivational
theory categorizing human needs into five levels: physiological, safety, love, esteem,
and self-actualization.
How can personal biases affect treatment plans in telepsychiatry? -
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PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER REVIEW
|WEEKS 7-8 COVERED QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS GRADED A
What are the primary benefits of telepsychiatry? - (ANSWERS)Improved access to
care, reduced costs, improved efficiency, better integration of care, decreased
emergency department visits, fewer delays in care, improved continuity of care, and
reduction of transportation barriers.
What is the Ryan Haight Act? - (ANSWERS)The Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy
Consumer Protection Act of 2008 governs the prescribing of controlled substances
via teleconferencing, requiring an in-person medical evaluation at least once every
24 months.
What are the standard operating procedures (SOP) for telemedicine? -
(ANSWERS)SOP addresses roles, responsibilities, licensing, client identification,
systematic quality improvement, and includes a backup plan for technical
difficulties.
What considerations should be taken for telepsychiatry in nontraditional healthcare
settings? - (ANSWERS)Ensure safety, confidentiality, adequate lighting, visible
camera, appropriate dressing, and coordination with local emergency staff if needed.
What must be documented in the informed consent process? - (ANSWERS)Client's
understanding of treatment options, risks, benefits, and all consent forms obtained
must be documented in medical records.
What are the exceptions to obtaining informed consent? - (ANSWERS)Exceptions
include client incapacitation, life-threatening emergencies, voluntary waived
consent, and cases where the client cannot make decisions or has no designated
decision maker.
What is the significance of HIPAA compliance in telepsychiatry? -
1/7
, FINAL EXAM: NR548/ NR PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENT FOR THE
PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER REVIEW
|WEEKS 7-8 COVERED QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS GRADED A
(ANSWERS)HIPAA compliance ensures the protection of patient privacy and
confidentiality during telepsychiatry services.
How does telepsychiatry improve access to healthcare? - (ANSWERS)It removes
time and distance barriers, expands communication means, and traditionally serves
rural populations with healthcare professional shortages.
What types of settings can telepsychiatry services be delivered in? -
(ANSWERS)Services can be provided in private practices, outpatient clinics,
schools, nursing homes, correctional facilities, and military facilities.
What is the role of insurance in telepsychiatry? - (ANSWERS)Reimbursement for
telepsychiatry services varies by state and insurance provider, with 48 states
currently providing Medicaid reimbursement.
What factors should be considered when conducting initial assessments with
pediatric patients? - (ANSWERS)Legislation regarding minors and informed
consent, developmental stage, cognitive abilities, and potential involvement of
family members.
What are the stages of cognitive development according to Jean Piaget? -
(ANSWERS)1. Sensorimotor (0-2 years), 2. Preoperational (2-7 years), 3. Concrete
Operational (7-11 years), 4. Formal Operational (12+ years).
What does Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs entail? - (ANSWERS)It is a motivational
theory categorizing human needs into five levels: physiological, safety, love, esteem,
and self-actualization.
How can personal biases affect treatment plans in telepsychiatry? -
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