When a Patient in a Rural Setting Comes to the Hospital

question 4

Multiple Choice

When a patient in a rural setting comes to the hospital to have a medical check using a teleconference, this is referred to as:

• A) telenursing.
• B) telecare.
• C) telemedicine.
• D) telehealth.

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Definitions:

Epidermis

The outermost layer of the skin, which acts as a barrier to protect against environmental elements, pathogens, and water loss.

TBSA

Total Body Surface Area, a measurement indicating the percentage of skin affected by burns or other skin injuries.

PPD

Purified protein derivative, a substance used in a test for tuberculosis by injecting it into the skin and observing the reaction.

Diagnosis

The process of determining the type of a disease or issue through the analysis of its signs.