Telehealth triage decisions and remote patient monitoring device basics for the modern nursing role.
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- What is telehealth?
- The use of digital communication technology to deliver health care services remotely.
- What is the key difference between telehealth and telemedicine?
- Telehealth includes non-clinical services like education and administration; telemedicine refers specifically to remote clinical diagnosis and treatment.
- What is store-and-forward telehealth?
- Patient data such as images or records are collected and sent to a provider for review at a later time, not in real time.
- What is synchronous telehealth?
- A real-time, live interaction between patient and provider, such as a video call.
- What does remote patient monitoring (RPM) allow a nurse to do?
- Track a patient's health data from home using connected devices and respond to changes without an in-person visit.
- Which RPM device measures blood oxygen saturation?
- A pulse oximeter.
- What is a normal pulse oximeter (SpO2) reading for most adults?
- 95 percent to 100 percent.
- Which RPM device tracks blood pressure trends at home?
- A home blood pressure cuff (automated sphygmomanometer).
- During telehealth triage, what should a nurse do first when a patient reports symptoms?
- Determine the urgency and appropriate level of care needed.
- During a telehealth visit, a patient reports crushing chest pain radiating to the arm. What should the nurse advise?
- Call 911 or go to the emergency department immediately.
- What federal law governs patient privacy during telehealth visits?
- HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).
- Before starting a telehealth visit, what must the nurse obtain from the patient?
- Informed consent for the telehealth encounter.
- In which state must a nurse hold licensure to provide telehealth care to a patient?
- The state where the patient is physically located during the visit.
- What should a nurse do if video or audio connection fails during a telehealth visit?
- Switch to a backup communication method, such as phone, and document the interruption.
- What is the purpose of setting alert thresholds on RPM devices?
- To automatically notify the care team when a patient's readings fall outside a safe range.