NR548 FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
DETAILED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
Telepsychiatry - DETAILED ANSWER-a provider administers psychiatric care from a distance
through a technological interface
-a subset of telehealth
-telepsychiatric services •
psychiatric interview
• psychiatric evaluations
• therapy
• medication management
• consultation
• client education
The American Psychiatric Association (APA, 2020) supports telemedicine as a legitimate
component of a mental health delivery system when telepsychiatry services: - DETAILED 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: - DETAILED ANSWER-• private
practice
,• outpatient clinics
• schools
• nursing homes
• correctional facilities
• military facilities
telepsychiatry services are delivered through: - DETAILED ANSWER-• videoconferencing
technology
• websites
• recorded medical information
• support or chat groups
• asynchronous client-provider interactions social media
• links to self-directed or assisted assessment
Benefits of telepsychiatry services: - DETAILED 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. - DETAILED ANSWER-validity, reliability, assessment, and treatment outcomes
, most common modalities for providing telepsychiatric services is via _______________________ -
DETAILED ANSWER-videoconferencing technology
In 2018, the American Psychiatric Association (APA), in conjunction with the American
Telemedicine Association (ATA) developed: - DETAILED 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: - DETAILED 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
______________ - DETAILED ANSWER-confidential space
During telepsychiatry sessions, provisions must be taken to ensure: - DETAILED ANSWER--the
discussion cannot be overheard by other
-adequate lighting and ambiance is provided that is appropriate to the session
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
DETAILED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
Telepsychiatry - DETAILED ANSWER-a provider administers psychiatric care from a distance
through a technological interface
-a subset of telehealth
-telepsychiatric services •
psychiatric interview
• psychiatric evaluations
• therapy
• medication management
• consultation
• client education
The American Psychiatric Association (APA, 2020) supports telemedicine as a legitimate
component of a mental health delivery system when telepsychiatry services: - DETAILED 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: - DETAILED ANSWER-• private
practice
,• outpatient clinics
• schools
• nursing homes
• correctional facilities
• military facilities
telepsychiatry services are delivered through: - DETAILED ANSWER-• videoconferencing
technology
• websites
• recorded medical information
• support or chat groups
• asynchronous client-provider interactions social media
• links to self-directed or assisted assessment
Benefits of telepsychiatry services: - DETAILED 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. - DETAILED ANSWER-validity, reliability, assessment, and treatment outcomes
, most common modalities for providing telepsychiatric services is via _______________________ -
DETAILED ANSWER-videoconferencing technology
In 2018, the American Psychiatric Association (APA), in conjunction with the American
Telemedicine Association (ATA) developed: - DETAILED 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: - DETAILED 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
______________ - DETAILED ANSWER-confidential space
During telepsychiatry sessions, provisions must be taken to ensure: - DETAILED ANSWER--the
discussion cannot be overheard by other
-adequate lighting and ambiance is provided that is appropriate to the session
