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NRNP 6675 Midterm Exam: Questions & Accurate Answers
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NRNP 6675 Midterm Exam: Questions & AccurateAnswers
Which of the following is not a core competency of APRN'S? Right Ans -
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? Right Ans - 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: Right Ans - 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: Right Ans -
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? Right
Ans - 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?
Right Ans - 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? Right
Ans - 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? Right Ans -
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:
Right Ans - 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: Right Ans - 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: Right
Ans - 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: Right
Ans - 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.
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