NR548 Final Exam
Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
Telepsychiatry - Answer: a 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: - Answer: -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: - Answer: • private practice
• outpatient clinics
• schools
• nursing homes
• correctional facilities
• military facilities
,telepsychiatry services are delivered through: - Answer: • 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: - Answer: • 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. - Answer: validity, reliability, assessment, and treatment outcomes
most common modalities for providing telepsychiatric services is via _______________________ -
Answer: videoconferencing technology
In 2018, the American Psychiatric Association (APA), in conjunction with the American Telemedicine
Association (ATA) developed: - Answer: best 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: - Answer: -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
______________ - Answer: confidential space
During telepsychiatry sessions, provisions must be taken to ensure: - Answer: -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 - Answer: -Malpractice insurance
-Licensure requirements
-Federal and state prescribing guidelines
-Reimbursement
Telepsychiatry Legal and Regulatory Considerations: Malpractice insurance - Answer: Malpractice
insurance is required and some policies require additional policies for telehealth.
Telepsychiatry Legal and Regulatory Considerations: Licensure requirements - Answer: Licensure
requirements differ from in-person practice.
Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
Telepsychiatry - Answer: a 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: - Answer: -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: - Answer: • private practice
• outpatient clinics
• schools
• nursing homes
• correctional facilities
• military facilities
,telepsychiatry services are delivered through: - Answer: • 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: - Answer: • 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. - Answer: validity, reliability, assessment, and treatment outcomes
most common modalities for providing telepsychiatric services is via _______________________ -
Answer: videoconferencing technology
In 2018, the American Psychiatric Association (APA), in conjunction with the American Telemedicine
Association (ATA) developed: - Answer: best 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: - Answer: -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
______________ - Answer: confidential space
During telepsychiatry sessions, provisions must be taken to ensure: - Answer: -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 - Answer: -Malpractice insurance
-Licensure requirements
-Federal and state prescribing guidelines
-Reimbursement
Telepsychiatry Legal and Regulatory Considerations: Malpractice insurance - Answer: Malpractice
insurance is required and some policies require additional policies for telehealth.
Telepsychiatry Legal and Regulatory Considerations: Licensure requirements - Answer: Licensure
requirements differ from in-person practice.
