Test Your Knowledge About Telehealth

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Test Your Knowledge About Telehealth - Quiz

Telehealth is the distribution of health-related services and information via electronic information and telecommunication technologies. It allows long-distance patient and clinician contact, care, advice, reminders, education, intervention, monitoring, and remote admissions. Test your knowledge about telehealth in this quiz.

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1.

What is the most significant reason that telehealth is important for consumers (patients) of home care nursing?
- A.
  
  No driving
- B.
  
  Real time interpretation of healthcare status for healthcare management
- C.
  
  The nurse never has to make a visit
Correct Answer
B. Real time interpretation of healthcare status for healthcare management

Explanation
Telehealth is important for consumers of home care nursing because it allows for real-time interpretation of their healthcare status. This means that healthcare providers can monitor and manage their patients' health conditions remotely, without the need for in-person visits. This enables timely interventions and adjustments to the care plan, ensuring that patients receive the necessary support and treatment when needed. It also promotes better communication and coordination between patients and healthcare professionals, leading to improved healthcare outcomes.

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Medicare reimburses home care agencies for the utilization of telehealth because
- A.
  
  Telehealth manages to save Medicare dollars
- B.
  
  The patient is being admitted to the hospital as often
- C.
  
  Medicare does not reimburse home care agencies for telehealth
Correct Answer
C. Medicare does not reimburse home care agencies for telehealth

Explanation
Medicare does not reimburse home care agencies for telehealth. This means that home care agencies do not receive financial compensation from Medicare for providing telehealth services.

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The telemonitoring products for the home care patient are
- A.
  
  Dropped off and installed by the product manufacturing company
- B.
  
  Air mailed to the patient with directions on how to connect it all up
- C.
  
  Brought to the home and installed by the home care nurse with a detailed description to the patient
Correct Answer
C. Brought to the home and installed by the home care nurse with a detailed description to the patient

Explanation
The correct answer is "brought to the home and installed by the home care nurse with a detailed description to the patient". This option suggests that the telemonitoring products are personally delivered and installed by a home care nurse. The nurse also provides a detailed description to the patient, ensuring that they understand how to use the products effectively. This approach ensures that the patient receives proper guidance and support in setting up and using the telemonitoring products for home care.

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Telehealth
- A.
  
  Takes the place of the nurses so they don't have to make visits
- B.
  
  Supports nursing care of the home care patient
- C.
  
  Will be the only way rural home care patients will receive care
Correct Answer
B. Supports nursing care of the home care patient

Explanation
Telehealth is a technology that supports nursing care of home care patients. It enables nurses to remotely monitor and provide healthcare services to patients in their own homes, eliminating the need for physical visits. This can include services such as remote patient monitoring, video consultations, and virtual education. By utilizing telehealth, nurses can provide continuous support and care to home care patients, improving access to healthcare services and enhancing patient outcomes.

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Nurses can become certified in telehealth nursing
- A.
  
  False
- B.
  
  True
Correct Answer
B. True

Explanation
Nurses can become certified in telehealth nursing. Certification is available through various nursing and telehealth professional organizations, demonstrating a nurse's expertise and commitment to providing high-quality telehealth care. This specialization recognizes the importance of telehealth services, especially in providing accessible healthcare to remote or underserved populations.

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6.

An current issue with telehealth is
- A.
  
  No money for telehealth
- B.
  
  Over state line practice
- C.
  
  Patients don't like it
Correct Answer
B. Over state line practice

Explanation
One current issue with telehealth is the restriction on practicing over state lines. This means that healthcare providers are only allowed to provide telehealth services to patients within their own state, which limits access to care for individuals who may be in need of specialized services that are not available in their state. Additionally, this restriction hinders the ability to provide telehealth services to patients who may be traveling or temporarily residing in a different state.

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Research studies regarding the efficacy of telehealth have been conducted for
- A.
  
  CHF and CVA
- B.
  
  Chronic Renal Failure and Kidney Disease
- C.
  
  CHF and Hypertension
Correct Answer
C. CHF and Hypertension

Explanation
Research studies have been conducted to examine the effectiveness of telehealth in managing two specific conditions: congestive heart failure (CHF) and hypertension. These studies aim to evaluate how telehealth interventions can improve the management and outcomes of patients with CHF and hypertension. By studying the efficacy of telehealth in these conditions, healthcare providers can determine the potential benefits and limitations of using telehealth technology to remotely monitor and manage patients with CHF and hypertension.

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Nursing has conducted research that supports the cost-effectiveness of telehealth
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The given statement is false. There is no mention of nursing conducting research on the cost-effectiveness of telehealth. Therefore, it cannot be concluded that nursing has conducted research supporting the cost-effectiveness of telehealth.

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Test Your Knowledge About Telehealth

What is the most significant reason that telehealth is important for consumers (patients) of home care nursing?

Medicare reimburses home care agencies for the utilization of telehealth because

The telemonitoring products for the home care patient are

Telehealth

Nurses can become certified in telehealth nursing

An current issue with telehealth is

Research studies regarding the efficacy of telehealth have been conducted for

Nursing has conducted research that supports the cost-effectiveness of telehealth