NRNP 6675 Questions with Correct Answers for A credit exam

which of the following is not a core competency of APRN'S? - ***Delegated Practice is not a core competency of the APRN. The nurse practitioner may delegate individual tasks but not the practice. The APRN must demonstrate competency in technology and information literacy health delivery systems ethical principles and decision-making. 2. Which of the following is characteristic of the leadership competency for APRN's? - ***Participating in a community focused program that promotes mental health exemplifies a leadership competency. Evaluating the appropriate use of seclusion and restraints, developing an age-appropriate treatment plan, and modifying the treatment plan based on clients' needs are clinical competencies. 3. All of the following are characteristics of the independent practice competency except: - ***Taking opportunities to influence health policy and reduce stigma of mental health services exemplifies health policy competency. Considering differential diagnoses, conducting psychotherapy and implementing plans to minimize comorbidity are examples of practicing with full practice authority at the top of the professional license. 4. A state's Nurse Practice Act specifies all of the following except: - ***The state Nurse Practice Act does not provide oversight of services and benefits provided to the patient. It does define who may use the title and the work of the nurse practitioner as well as restrict the practice of the professional. 5. Which of the following may govern the profession of the PMHNP? - ***Statutory laws govern the practice of a profession. the U.S Constitution, certifications, and city ordinances do not address professional practices. 6. Which of the following factors are facilitating the growth of the PMHNP? - ***Decreased stigmatization regarding mental health enhances the growth of the profession. Increased competition, overlapping scope of practice, and mandated collaborative practice relationships restrict the growth of the profession. 7. Why is it necessary for insurance companies to credential PMHNP'S? - ***The purpose of credentialing is to ensure public safety and a minimum level of professional competence: this helps reduce vicarious liability on insurance companies. Insurance companies do not define the scope of practice: they have nothing to do with professional organizations who grant certification. State governing bodies define the role of the nurse practitioner. 8. which of the following allows the PMHNP to practice in a state? - ***Certification allows a professional to practice their profession in a state. Certification designates successful completion of a course of study. Credentialing is a process that verifies minimum levels of professional competency to ensure public safety. Graduation is ceremony offered by an education institution in accordance with established criteria of completion. 9. All of the following statements are true regarding scope of practice except: - ***The cope of practice defines the nurse practitioner role and actions, identifies minimal competencies held by all nurse practitioners, and varies broadly from state to state. It does not provide a way to judge the nature of care provided. 10. All of the following statements are true regarding standards of practice except: - ***Standards of practice reflect the professional agreement that focuses on the minimum levels of acceptable performance, a means of judging the nature of care provided, and can be used legally to describe the standard of care that must be met by a provider. it does not identify competencies held by all nurse practitioners as that is provided in the scope of practice. 11. All of the following are considered personal health identifiers except: - ***Personal health identifiers include name, address, and phone number. Patient diagnosis is not considered a personal health identifier. 12. Unless the patient provides consent for releasing information, the health information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Prohibits the disclosure of personal health identifiers to all of the following except: - ***The patient must consent to the release of personal health identifiers to next of kin, clergy and an attorney. Patient consent is not required to release personal health identifiers to a patient's health insurance company. 13. All of the following circumstances would allow the release of medical information without the patients consent except: - ***Medical information may be released to parties needing to know to prevent harm to self or others, arranging for payment from health insurance company, and in response to court subpoenas or summonses. the patient must consent to release medical information to the next of kin helping to make health care decisions