NRNP 6675 Exam Questions and Correct Answers Latest Update 2024 (Already Passed)
which of the following is not a core competency of APRN'S? - Answers 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? - Answers
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: - Answers 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: - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers 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: - Answers 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: - Answers 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: - Answers 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: - Answers 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: - Answers 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: - Answers 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? - Answers The
principle of beneficence is that of doing good for the patient. Justice is the principle of equity.
Nonmaleficense is the principle of first doing no harm. Autonomy is the principle of respecting the
individual's right to self-determination.
Which of the following ethical principles would conflict if the treatment team wanted to implement a
therapeutic deception for the good of the patient? - Answers Veracity is the ethical principle of
truthfulness and nondeception neither by omission or commission. Beneficence is the principle of doing
good. Nonmaleficense is the principle of first doing no harm. justice is the principle of equity.
A patient who is refusing psychiatric treatment has their case adjudicated. The judge orders treatment
over objection for the good of the patient. Which ethical principal trump? - Answers Autonomy is the
which of the following is not a core competency of APRN'S? - Answers 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? - Answers
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: - Answers 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: - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers 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: - Answers 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: - Answers 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: - Answers 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: - Answers 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: - Answers 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: - Answers 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? - Answers The
principle of beneficence is that of doing good for the patient. Justice is the principle of equity.
Nonmaleficense is the principle of first doing no harm. Autonomy is the principle of respecting the
individual's right to self-determination.
Which of the following ethical principles would conflict if the treatment team wanted to implement a
therapeutic deception for the good of the patient? - Answers Veracity is the ethical principle of
truthfulness and nondeception neither by omission or commission. Beneficence is the principle of doing
good. Nonmaleficense is the principle of first doing no harm. justice is the principle of equity.
A patient who is refusing psychiatric treatment has their case adjudicated. The judge orders treatment
over objection for the good of the patient. Which ethical principal trump? - Answers Autonomy is the
