The development of telemedicine and telehealth across state lines has been most hampered by:
A. low levels of patient trust.
B. the STEP Act.
C. the need to obtain licenses to practice in each state in the network.
D. HIPAA.
Ans: C. the need to obtain licenses to practice in each state in the network.
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A) place the patient in a knee-chest position. B) prepare and apply high-concentration oxygen to the mother. C) place a saline-soaked dressing over the cord. D) gently pull the cord to assist in delivery.
What is the best option for the patient in respiratory failure who continues to deteriorate 30 min after the initiation of noninvasive ventilation?
a. Wait another 30 min and monitor the pa-tient. b. Begin continuous positive airway pressure. c. Intubate and begin mechanical ventilation. d. Ventilate the patient using a bag-valve-mask.
Which of the following terms refers to the difference between the inspiratory compliance and expiratory compliance?
A. resistance B. hysteresis C. elastance?D. volume dependency
Communication between a physician and patient is legally recognized as _____, and in some states this extends to social workers and psychotherapists
a. protected b. private c. privileged d. waived