couse point nov 13

A nurse communicating directly with a patient via videoconference to provide support and guidance falls under what type of telehealth?

Real time telehealth

Which of these is not a characteristic of mobile technology?

Stationary

In addition to telehome care, in which of the following areas has telehealth also had a successful impact?

Teletrauma care Disaster healthcare Telemental health

Electronic clinical decision support is an advantage of using mobile technology in health care.

true

Telenursing is the practice of nursing over distance using telecommunications technology.

true

telehealth is the delivery of health-related services through telecommunication devices.

true

Which of these is an example of mobile technology in health care?

Class podcasts Downloadable drug references Patient portal

Despite differences in hardware and operating systems, which is a primary design feature common to mobile technology?

Interoperability

Which of the following has been a persistent challenge in telehealth?

Reimbursement processes

Which services are made possible through telehealth? (Select all that apply.)

Text messaging , Telemonitoring, Teleconferencing, Electronic consultation (E-Consult)

What has research demonstrated concerning patient care outcomes related to telehealth services?

Outcomes have been significant and positive.

Who defined telemedicine as 'the electronic exchange of patient information between two sites for improving the patient's health status,' and defined telehealth as 'a broader term extending beyond the delivery of clinical services'?

American Telemedicine Association (ATA)

Which familiar nursing equipment is computer-driven? (Select all that apply.)

Barcode patient identification bracelets, Intravenous administration pumps, Medication scanning system, Digital thermometer

Implementing a telehealth program can be described in which of the following ways?

Complex and expensive, but worthy of investment

Which of the following choices is an example of an advantage telehealth provides for nurses?

Distance learning

What nursing services are available through telehealth? (Select all that apply.)

Electronic referrals with nurse practitioners Minor injury consulting, Home telenursing, Connects to call centers

What are the recognized benefits of telehealth for patient care? (Select all that apply.)

Enhanced patient care, Reduced travel time, Increased productivity, Access to specialists

Telemental health is the delivery of a recorded therapy session to a patient.

FALSE

What are the operational factors that should be considered in the implementation of telehealth services? (Select all that apply.)

Infrastructure, Equipment, Facilities, Technical issues Licensing/credentialing, Reimbursement

Who defined telenursing as 'telecommunications technology in nursing to enhance patient care'

International Council of Nurses (ICN)

Research supports which of the following benefits of using remote monitoring for chronically ill patients? (Select all that apply.)

Reduced emergency room visits, Reduced costs, Reduced hospital readmission rates Improved health care

The use of devices and sensors to collect and automatically transmit health information (e.g., vital signs) without voice interaction between the patient and health provider is known as what?

Remote monitoring

Which one of these questions is not something an organizational leader should consider when implementing telehealth?

What safety precautions can be streamlined for simplicity?

What is the major advantage of a handheld computer when considering the care of patients?

time management