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NR 548 EXAM 1: NEWEST LATEST UPDATED
2025-2026 EDITION VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENT FOR THE
PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH NURSE
PRACTITIONER!!1ALREADY GRADED A+
In 2018, the American Psychiatric Association (APA),
in conjunction with the American Telemedicine
Association (ATA) developed: - 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: - ANSWER--Use of a
designated technology platform. Telesessions
should not be conducted using alternate platforms;
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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 -
ANSWER-Confidential space
During telepsychiatry sessions, provisions must be
taken to ensure: - ANSWER--the discussion cannot
be overheard by other-adequate lighting and
ambiance is provided that is appropriate to the
session -place the camera so that the eyes and face
of the participants are visible
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Telepsychiatry Legal and Regulatory Considerations:
Best practices - ANSWER--Malpractice insurance-
Licensure requirements-Federal and state
prescribing guidelines -Reimbursement
Telepsychiatry Legal and Regulatory Considerations:
Malpractice insurance - ANSWER-Malpractice
insurance is required and some policies require
additional policies for telehealth.
Telepsychiatry Legal and Regulatory Considerations:
Licensure requirements - ANSWER-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.
Telepsychiatry Legal and Regulatory Considerations:
Federal and state prescribing guidelines - ANSWER-
NR 548 EXAM 1: NEWEST LATEST UPDATED
2025-2026 EDITION VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENT FOR THE
PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH NURSE
PRACTITIONER!!1ALREADY GRADED A+
In 2018, the American Psychiatric Association (APA),
in conjunction with the American Telemedicine
Association (ATA) developed: - 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: - ANSWER--Use of a
designated technology platform. Telesessions
should not be conducted using alternate platforms;
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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 -
ANSWER-Confidential space
During telepsychiatry sessions, provisions must be
taken to ensure: - ANSWER--the discussion cannot
be overheard by other-adequate lighting and
ambiance is provided that is appropriate to the
session -place the camera so that the eyes and face
of the participants are visible
, 3|Page
Telepsychiatry Legal and Regulatory Considerations:
Best practices - ANSWER--Malpractice insurance-
Licensure requirements-Federal and state
prescribing guidelines -Reimbursement
Telepsychiatry Legal and Regulatory Considerations:
Malpractice insurance - ANSWER-Malpractice
insurance is required and some policies require
additional policies for telehealth.
Telepsychiatry Legal and Regulatory Considerations:
Licensure requirements - ANSWER-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.
Telepsychiatry Legal and Regulatory Considerations:
Federal and state prescribing guidelines - ANSWER-
