Question 1

According to Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoP), which governing body grants privileges to a telemedicine practitioner?

Accepted Answer

A)  Distant site 
B)  Originating site 
C)  State review board 
D)  State licensing board B

Question 2

The application for credentialing should include which of the following? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Proof of liability insurance 
B)  Primary source verification 
C)  Evaluations of clinical performance 
D)  Professional licenses and certifications 
E)  Professional organization memberships A, C, D

Question 3

An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) determines that the implementation of the Consensus Model for APRN Regulation accomplishes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scope of practice standardization 
B)  Joint Commission accreditation 
C)  Uniformity of national standards 
D)  Consistent provider standards C

Question 4

Which of the following justifies the rigor of the credentialing process for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scope of practice 
B)  Quality assurance 
C)  Regulatory oversight 
D)  Autonomous practice

Question 5

Which of the following may limit an advanced practice registered nurse's (APRN's) scope of practice within a health-care institution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excessive patient lengths of stay 
B)  Performance improvement strategies 
C)  Redundant credentialing requirements 
D)  Governance representation on medical staff

Question 6

A credentialed advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) advises an APRN student on the advantages of establishing a professional portfolio. Which of the following is an advantage to this practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Justifies patient care therapeutics 
B)  Archives documents in one database 
C)  Receives higher status and compensation 
D)  Describes core competencies of APRN specialty

Question 7

Which of the following directs legislative requirements for the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) credentialing process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Educational institutions 
B)  Nursing licensing boards 
C)  Organizational medical staff 
D)  Federal and state regulations

Question 8

An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is reviewing medical staff standards. Which of the following are used to determine whether hospital privileges are granted?

Accepted Answer

A)  Institutional policies 
B)  Protection of the public 
C)  Broadened medical scope of practice 
D)  Provision of medical level care

Question 9

Which is a minimum requirement of the Joint Commission for an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) to be granted disaster privileges?

Accepted Answer

A)  Continuing education 
B)  Oversight of treatment 
C)  Occurrence of a disaster 
D)  Professional practice evaluation

Question 10

An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is compiling the practice-based evidence component of the professional career portfolio. Which of the following documentation should the APRN include? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Employment history 
B)  Insurance liability history 
C)  Performance outcome data 
D)  Current and completed research 
E)  Core competencies for APRN specialization

Exam 7: Credentialing and Clinical Privileges for the Advanced Practice Nurse

According to Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoP) , which governing body grants privileges to a telemedicine practitioner?