Final Exam: NR 548/ NR548 (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update) Psychiatric Assessment for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Review |Q/A | Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Answers) -Chamberlain

Final Exam: NR 548/ NR548 (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update) Psychiatric Assessment for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Review |Q/A | Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Answers) -Chamberlain QUESTION True or False: Telepsychiatry services may be used to provide care to clients across the lifespan. Answer: True QUESTION Effectiveness of telepsychiatry Answer: - Research indicates the effectiveness of telepsychiatry in gaining client acceptance and satisfaction. - Validity, reliability, assessment, and treatment outcomes are comparable to in-person services. - Positive outcomes are also associated with telepsychiatry use across a range of client demographics and locations QUESTION What is one of the most common modalities for providing telepsychiatric services? Answer: videoconferencing technology QUESTION Technology considerations: best practices 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. QUESTION Telepsychiatry sessions: Setting up the space Answer: - During telepsychiatry sessions, both the provider and client locations should be treated as a confidential space. - Provisions must be taken to ensure the discussion cannot be overheard by others and that adequate lighting and ambiance is provided that is appropriate to the session. - It is also important to place the camera so that the eyes and face of the participants are visible. QUESTION Legal and regulatory considerations: Best practices Answer: - Malpractice insurance is required and some policies require additional policies for telehealth. - Licensure requirements differ from in-person practice. Providers must hold a license to practice in the state where the client resides. The PMHNP is responsible for following standards for the state in which they are practicing. - Federal and state prescribing guidelines differ for telepsychiatry. The Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 governs the prescribing of controlled substances via teleconferencing. To safely prescribe, the provider must conduct an in-person medical evaluation at least once every 24 months and comply with all federal and state prescribing guidelines. - Reimbursement varies by state and insurance provider. Currently, 48 states provide Medicaid reimbursement for telepsychiatry services. QUESTION The provision of telepsychiatry services is at the discretion of the provider and is dependent on- Answer: the client's needs, capabilities, preferences, and access to technology QUESTION The same level of ethical and professional discipline should apply when providing telepsychiatry services. Best practices for determining the appropriateness of telepsychiatry services include consideration of the following: Answer: - cognitive capacity of the client - client history and medical status - geographic distance to emergency facilities - client support system QUESTION Special populations: Children and adolescents Answer: - modify care based on developmental status - include family as appropriate QUESTION Special populations: Forensic and Correctional Answer: - follow applicable standards of consent in terms of client's legal status and rights - develop clear, site-specific protocols QUESTION Special populations: Geriatric Answer: - include family as clinically appropriate - adapt care for cognitive or sensory impairment QUESTION Special populations: Military and Veteran Answer: - be familiar with federal and organizational structures and guidelines - be familiar with military cultural competence