which of the following is not a core competency of APRN'S? - AnswersDelegated 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? -
AnswersParticipating 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: -
AnswersTaking 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: - AnswersThe 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? - AnswersStatutory 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? - AnswersDecreased
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? - AnswersThe 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? - AnswersCertification 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: - AnswersThe 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: -
AnswersStandards 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: - AnswersPersonal 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: - AnswersThe 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: - AnswersMedical 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: - AnswersThe 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? -
AnswersThe 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? - AnswersVeracity is the ethical
principle of truthfulness and nondeception neither by omission or commission. Beneficence is