NRNP 6675 WEEK 11 FINAL EXAM 2022
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
which of the following is not a core competency of APRN'S? - ANSWER-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.
Which of the following is characteristic of the leadership competency for APRN's? -
ANSWER-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.
All of the following are characteristics of the independent practice competency
except: - ANSWER-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.
A state's Nurse Practice Act specifies all of the following except: - ANSWER-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.
Which of the following may govern the profession of the PMHNP? - ANSWER-
Statutory laws govern the practice of a profession. the U.S Constitution,
certifications, and city ordinances do not address professional practices.
Which of the following factors are facilitating the growth of the PMHNP? - ANSWER-
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.
Why is it necessary for insurance companies to credential PMHNP'S? - ANSWER-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.
, which of the following allows the PMHNP to practice in a state? - ANSWER-
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.
All of the following statements are true regarding scope of practice except: -
ANSWER-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.
All of the following statements are true regarding standards of practice except: -
ANSWER-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.
All of the following are considered personal health identifiers except: - ANSWER-
Personal health identifiers include name, address, and phone number. Patient
diagnosis is not considered a personal health identifier.
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: - ANSWER-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.
All of the following circumstances would allow the release of medical information
without the patients consent except: - ANSWER-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.
A PMHNP is asked to determine if the patient has the capacity for informed consent.
All of the following elements are necessary for making this determination except: -
ANSWER-The following elements must be considered when asked to determine
capacity for informed consent: the patients understanding of the purpose of the
proposed treatment, the risks and discomforts, benefits and alternatives to the
intended procedure. the therapeutic alliance with the surgeon is not essential for a
capacity decision.
Which of the following ethical principles deals with promoting the well being of a
paitent? - ANSWER-The principle of beneficence is that of doing good for the patient.
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
which of the following is not a core competency of APRN'S? - ANSWER-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.
Which of the following is characteristic of the leadership competency for APRN's? -
ANSWER-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.
All of the following are characteristics of the independent practice competency
except: - ANSWER-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.
A state's Nurse Practice Act specifies all of the following except: - ANSWER-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.
Which of the following may govern the profession of the PMHNP? - ANSWER-
Statutory laws govern the practice of a profession. the U.S Constitution,
certifications, and city ordinances do not address professional practices.
Which of the following factors are facilitating the growth of the PMHNP? - ANSWER-
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.
Why is it necessary for insurance companies to credential PMHNP'S? - ANSWER-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.
, which of the following allows the PMHNP to practice in a state? - ANSWER-
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.
All of the following statements are true regarding scope of practice except: -
ANSWER-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.
All of the following statements are true regarding standards of practice except: -
ANSWER-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.
All of the following are considered personal health identifiers except: - ANSWER-
Personal health identifiers include name, address, and phone number. Patient
diagnosis is not considered a personal health identifier.
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: - ANSWER-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.
All of the following circumstances would allow the release of medical information
without the patients consent except: - ANSWER-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.
A PMHNP is asked to determine if the patient has the capacity for informed consent.
All of the following elements are necessary for making this determination except: -
ANSWER-The following elements must be considered when asked to determine
capacity for informed consent: the patients understanding of the purpose of the
proposed treatment, the risks and discomforts, benefits and alternatives to the
intended procedure. the therapeutic alliance with the surgeon is not essential for a
capacity decision.
Which of the following ethical principles deals with promoting the well being of a
paitent? - ANSWER-The principle of beneficence is that of doing good for the patient.
