NR548 Final Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Telepsychiatry - Correct 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: - Correct answer--benefit the client
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,-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: - Correct
answer-• private practice
• outpatient clinics
• schools
• nursing homes
• correctional facilities
• military facilities
telepsychiatry services are delivered through: - Correct answer-• videoconferencing
technology
• websites
• recorded medical information
• support or chat groups
• asynchronous client-provider interactions social media
• links to self-directed or assisted assessment
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,Benefits of telepsychiatry services: - Correct 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. - Correct answer-validity, reliability, assessment,
and treatment outcomes
most common modalities for providing telepsychiatric services is via
_______________________ - Correct answer-videoconferencing technology
In 2018, the American Psychiatric Association (APA), in conjunction with the
American Telemedicine Association (ATA) developed: - Correct answer-best
practices for providing videoconferencing-based telepsychiatric care
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, -guidelines inform the technical considerations and administrative requirements
needed to provide these services
best practices for providing videoconferencing-based telepsychiatric care: - Correct
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 ______________ - Correct answer-confidential space
During telepsychiatry sessions, provisions must be taken to ensure: - Correct
answer--the discussion cannot be overheard by other
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Answers Graded A+
Telepsychiatry - Correct 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: - Correct answer--benefit the client
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,-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: - Correct
answer-• private practice
• outpatient clinics
• schools
• nursing homes
• correctional facilities
• military facilities
telepsychiatry services are delivered through: - Correct answer-• videoconferencing
technology
• websites
• recorded medical information
• support or chat groups
• asynchronous client-provider interactions social media
• links to self-directed or assisted assessment
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,Benefits of telepsychiatry services: - Correct 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. - Correct answer-validity, reliability, assessment,
and treatment outcomes
most common modalities for providing telepsychiatric services is via
_______________________ - Correct answer-videoconferencing technology
In 2018, the American Psychiatric Association (APA), in conjunction with the
American Telemedicine Association (ATA) developed: - Correct answer-best
practices for providing videoconferencing-based telepsychiatric care
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, -guidelines inform the technical considerations and administrative requirements
needed to provide these services
best practices for providing videoconferencing-based telepsychiatric care: - Correct
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 ______________ - Correct answer-confidential space
During telepsychiatry sessions, provisions must be taken to ensure: - Correct
answer--the discussion cannot be overheard by other
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