Informatics 205. 401. 402, 403 (Apr 4)

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?

Real time telehealth

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

Reimbursement processes

True or false: Electronic clinical decision support is an advantage of using mobile technology in health care.

TRUE

True or false: Telenursing is the practice of nursing over distance using telecommunications technology.

TRUE

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

All of the above

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

All of the above

True or false: Telehealth is the delivery of health-related services through telecommunication devices.

TRUE 'Tele' is derived from the ancient Greek language and means 'distance.' The use of telehealth allows health providers that are separated from patients to communicate with them and provide health care using information technology.

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

What safety precautions can be streamlined for simplicity?

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

Complex and expensive, but worthy of investment

Which services are made possible through telehealth? (Select all that apply Text messaging, Telemonitoring, Teleconferencing, Electronic consultation (E-Consult)

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

Which of these is not a characteristic of mobile technology?

Stationary Stationary is not a characteristic of mobile technology. By definition, mobile technology is mobile—meaning it's on the go, and not stationary. The development of wireless technology has radically changed the way we do business worldwide. With continued growth of mobile technology communications, Wi-Fi and cellular services are replacing phone communication that used wired telephone outlets. Batteries supplement electricity requirements. As a result, nurses and other healthcare providers can use mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers at the point of need.

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 Rationale: The nurse is using computer-based technology when using barcodes to identify patients and medications as well as intravenous administration pumps and digital thermometers. The bedside telephone is not a computer-managed technology.

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

Distance learning Using telehealth, nurses can take continuing education courses without having to go to a classroom. Telehealth does not guarantee shorter workdays or fewer patient interactions (patients can be interviewed via computer), nor does it necessarily allow for patient self-scheduling.

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 Transportation to local health care centert

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 Reduced cost of services

Enhanced patient care Reduced travel time Increased productivity Access to specialists

True or false: 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)

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

Interoperability Although hardware and operating systems differ across PCs and mobile computers, the design of mobile computing software is for interoperability so that these devices can work together.

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

Outcomes have been significant and positive.

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

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

Remote monitoring

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

Time management Rationale: Time saving and time management are often mentioned in the literature as positive outcomes of the handheld computer. The other options reflect positive outcomes but have a lesser impact than the time saving and management advantages a handheld computer provides.