Exam Preview for 36690: Telehealth Assessment of Infants April 28,

Telehealth Assessment of Infants

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. What is one benefit of using a tele-audiology program for the diagnostic assessment of infants? Telehealth appointments take less time than conventional, face-to-face appointments. Telehealth bridges the gap between patients and providers separated by geographic and/or economic barriers. Counseling is more easily performed via remote control software applications than via face-to-face discussions. The referral process is easier at telehealth sites.
2. In a hub-and-spoke model, the audiologist is located at the ____ site and the patient/family are located at the ____ site. Hub; spoke Spoke; hub Hub; hub Spoke; spoke
3. When selecting spoke site(s), which of the following considerations should be considered. Place the remote site in the area of greatest population. Determine and prioritize state needs. Place the remote site near a pediatric audiologist. Determine where pediatricians are located.
4. Identify which of the following a spoke site “champion” would provide. Advocates for telehealth services. Understands the importance of early hearing detection. Engages the community. All of the above
5. Which of the following pose a challenge to the overall success of tele-audiology infant assessment programs? Physicians who consistently refer babies and families. for services A large number of referrals to the tele-audiology program. Distance from the hub site to spoke site. Failing to convey the importance of tele-audiology infant assessment programs and early detection of childhood hearing loss to stakeholders.