What statement is true about telepsychiatry?
(multiple choice)
A. It replaces traditional psychoanalysis
B. It is most useful for mental patients with aggressive behavior
C. It is best used with patients who are schizophrenic
D. It does not replace face-to-face counseling
100
What imaging procedure uses high frequency sound waves to generate a moving picture on screen?
Ultrasound
100
What imaging technique would most likely be used if a broken bone was suspected?
Traditional x-ray
100
Most physician's offices use computers for:
Scheduling and accounting
100
What imaging technique is used most frequently?
Traditional x-ray
200
What imaging technique is used to examine a moving fetus?
Ultrasound
200
A man in an ambulance is having severe chest pain. How will EMTs use telemedicine to save this man's life?
They will use remote arrhythmia monitoring to send an EKG to the physcian in the emergency room.
200
A clinic in a remote part of Alaska wishes to use telemedicine and link with a hospital in Anchorage. What is most likely their biggest abstacle?
Lack of communnications lines.
200
What type of patient would benefit from a computerized posthetic device?
An amputee
200
What is an example of a clinical application of computers in medicine?
Electronic patient monitor.
300
What can be done with a digial x-ray that cannot be done with a traditional x-ray?
Emphasize and enlarge certain areas
300
What imaging technique uses traditional x-rays?
Mammography
300
Someone who is interested in a career in medical informatics should enjoy working with:
Computers
300
Carolyn has been diagnosed with a rare type of cancer. Her physician wants to set up a meeting between Carolyn, himself, and a specialist in Boston. How might this be accomplished?
Interactive videoconferencing
300
Henri has been out of the nursing field for 10 years. In order to return to work in a hospital, he will likely need to be trained to use:
Computerized charting
400
Which of the following is an example of teleradiology?
Sending digital chest x-rays over telecommunication lines.
400
What is the best reason for using telemedicine?
Makes high quality medical care available to people in remote places.
400
Marnita has always wanted a career in health care but lately finds she prefers working with computers rather than people. What career would best fit her interests?
Administrative medical informatics
400
Mallory wishes to work as an insurance clerk. what class would best prepare her for the technology demands of the job?
Computerized Billing
400
Bloodles surgery uses digital imaging to accomplish less-invasive surgery. What is the main benefit to patients?
Much smaller incisions
500
What are the telepathology basics that a rural hospital should purchase?
Microscope, camera, and monitor
500
Mammograms are typically done using x-rays, however, other imaging techniques may be used if:
An abnormality is spotted by the mammogram
500
Much research has been done on the effectiveness of telemedicine. Based on research results, telemedicine is generally:
Cost-effective
500
Coding systems were created to standardize:
Medical insurance claims.
500
How is telespirometry used?
It is transmitted over telephone lines to remote locations