NR548 FINAL EXAM,EXAM WITH
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
Telepsychiatry - CORRECT-ANSWERSa 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-ANSWERS-benefit the client
-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-
ANSWERS• private practice
• outpatient clinics
• schools
• nursing homes
• correctional facilities
• military facilities
telepsychiatry services are delivered through: - CORRECT-ANSWERS•
videoconferencing technology
, • websites
• recorded medical information
• support or chat groups
• asynchronous client-provider interactions social media
• links to self-directed or assisted assessment
Benefits of telepsychiatry services: - CORRECT-ANSWERS• 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-ANSWERSvalidity, reliability,
assessment, and treatment outcomes
most common modalities for providing telepsychiatric services is via
_______________________ - CORRECT-ANSWERSvideoconferencing technology
In 2018, the American Psychiatric Association (APA), in conjunction with the American
Telemedicine Association (ATA) developed: - CORRECT-ANSWERSbest 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: - CORRECT-
ANSWERS-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-ANSWERSconfidential space
During telepsychiatry sessions, provisions must be taken to ensure: - CORRECT-
ANSWERS-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
Telepsychiatry Legal and Regulatory Considerations: Best practices - CORRECT-
ANSWERS-Malpractice insurance
-Licensure requirements
-Federal and state prescribing guidelines
-Reimbursement
Telepsychiatry Legal and Regulatory Considerations: Malpractice insurance -
CORRECT-ANSWERSMalpractice insurance is required and some policies require
additional policies for telehealth.
Telepsychiatry Legal and Regulatory Considerations: Licensure requirements -
CORRECT-ANSWERSLicensure 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 - CORRECT-ANSWERSFederal 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.
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
Telepsychiatry - CORRECT-ANSWERSa 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-ANSWERS-benefit the client
-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-
ANSWERS• private practice
• outpatient clinics
• schools
• nursing homes
• correctional facilities
• military facilities
telepsychiatry services are delivered through: - CORRECT-ANSWERS•
videoconferencing technology
, • websites
• recorded medical information
• support or chat groups
• asynchronous client-provider interactions social media
• links to self-directed or assisted assessment
Benefits of telepsychiatry services: - CORRECT-ANSWERS• 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-ANSWERSvalidity, reliability,
assessment, and treatment outcomes
most common modalities for providing telepsychiatric services is via
_______________________ - CORRECT-ANSWERSvideoconferencing technology
In 2018, the American Psychiatric Association (APA), in conjunction with the American
Telemedicine Association (ATA) developed: - CORRECT-ANSWERSbest 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: - CORRECT-
ANSWERS-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-ANSWERSconfidential space
During telepsychiatry sessions, provisions must be taken to ensure: - CORRECT-
ANSWERS-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
Telepsychiatry Legal and Regulatory Considerations: Best practices - CORRECT-
ANSWERS-Malpractice insurance
-Licensure requirements
-Federal and state prescribing guidelines
-Reimbursement
Telepsychiatry Legal and Regulatory Considerations: Malpractice insurance -
CORRECT-ANSWERSMalpractice insurance is required and some policies require
additional policies for telehealth.
Telepsychiatry Legal and Regulatory Considerations: Licensure requirements -
CORRECT-ANSWERSLicensure 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 - CORRECT-ANSWERSFederal 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.
