PMHNP Professional Role and Policy ALREADY VERIFIED
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Which community-based program is a tertiary l
evel intervention?
A. educational sessions at the local community mental health center.
B. national association of mental illness meetings that provide education and support.
C. Partial hospitalization program that provides intensive group therapy f...
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PMHNP Professional Role and Policy
ALREADY VERIFIED
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Which community-based program is a tertiary l
evel intervention?
A. educational sessions at the local community mental health center.
B. national association of mental illness meetings that provide education and support.
C. Partial hospitalization program that provides intensive group therapy for rehabilitation.
D. 12 step organization support meetings, i.e. AA - ✔✔C. Partial hospitalization program that provides
intensive group therapy for rehabilitation.
Utilitarianism - ✔✔Healthcare resources are allocated so that the best is done for the greatest number
of people
The NP had a claims made liability insurance policy in place in 2008, but allows the primary policy to
lapse during 2009 when he/she is no longer in practice. In 2010, a malpractice claim is filed against the
NP based on a clinical encounter in 2008.
True or False: This claim would not fall within the coverage of a claims made policy unless an
uninterrupted tail insurance policy is effect? - ✔✔True: A claims made policy covers the NP only if the
injury occurs within the policy period, and if the claim is filed during the period the policy is in effect or
when an uninterrupted tail insurance policy is in effect.
True or False: The NP certification exam will contain a number of questions about my state's NP practice
act. - ✔✔False, State NP practice acts differ significantly in a number of ways.
True or False: Once I am certified, I can practice as a nurse practitioner. - ✔✔False, In nearly all states,
achievement of national certification is one of a number of requirements to obtain a license as a nurse
practitioner. NP licensure is handled at the state level through the board of nursing. Information about
the NP practice act in your state can be obtained by contacting your state board of nursing.
, True or False: The charge of the State Board of Nursing is to ensure public safety. - ✔✔True
The Consensus Model for Future Regulation of APRN practice describes four essential components
LACE: - ✔✔1) Licensure
2) Accreditation
3) Certification
4) Education
-Based on what is legally allowable in each state under its Nurse Practice Act
- Provides guidelines vs. specific mandates for nursing practice
- Is NOT mandated
- Varies widely from state to state - ✔✔Scope of Practice
As an advocate for the client, the nurse must make sure that "safe, effective care" is given in conformity
with the ___________Act. Is this a law? what kind? - ✔✔Nurse Practice Act
Which is a statutory law.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - ✔✔-Completion of accredited graduate level education
- Passed national certification examination
- Acquired advanced clinical knowledge and skills to provide direct care
- Practice and skills build upon the competencies of a Registered Nurse (greater synthesis of data,
increased complexity of skills and greater role autonomy)
- Educationally prepared to assume responsibility and accountability for direct and indirect patient care
(assessment, diagnosis, management, and prescriptive authority)
- Clinical experience reflects licensure
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