Telehealth Services
1)

What has driven the rapid normalization of telehealth services in mental health care?
 
The licensing changes made by insurance providers The COVID-19 pandemic and advances in digital technology The decrease in face-to-face therapy satisfaction Reimbursement issues with Medicare and Medicaid
 
2)

What are the primary aims of this course?
 
To examine the legal, ethical, clinical, and cultural dimensions of telehealth in therapeutic practice To propose a new telehealth platform for clinical use To explore the financial implications of teletherapy To replace in-person therapy entirely with digital care
 
3)

According to Batastini et al. (2023), what happened to face-to-face mental health visits at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic?
 
They increased significantly They remained unchanged They dropped by more than 50% They transitioned entirely to phone calls
 
4)

What technological feature is now commonly integrated into telehealth platforms to enhance clinical documentation?
 
Two-factor authentication Public comment boards Electronic Health Record integration (EHR) Cryptocurrency billing
 
5)

What is a primary concern related to the use of AI tools in tele-mental health?
 
The complexity of setup Their limited availability in rural areas Their high cost and licensing Ethical concerns about data privacy, model bias, and false positives
 
6)

What must clinicians assess about a client’s environment during the initial telehealth session?
 
Their preference for daytime sessions Whether their space is private and free of distractions If they have therapy books at home Whether they’ve attended in-person therapy before
 
7)

What should a clinician do if a client is attending telehealth sessions from a vehicle or public space?
 
Assess whether to postpone the session until a secure environment can be arranged Encourage the session to proceed as scheduled Record the session for documentation Recommend group therapy instead
 
8)

Which of the following is not a pillar of the therapeutic alliance?
 
Emotional Bond Mutual Goals Collaborative Tasks Football
 
9)

What is one limitation of telehealth in conducting psychological assessments?
 
Clients are often unwilling to participate Therapists must be physically present to administer tests Clinicians may miss subtle behavioral cues Insurance companies require in-person visits for all assessments
 
10)

How can clinicians build rapport in virtual therapy sessions despite the absence of physical presence?
 
By minimizing facial expressions By turning off the camera By shortening session length By over-communicating empathy and emotional presence
 
11)

What tool is recommended for clinicians conducting remote suicide risk assessments?
 
DSM-5-TR Beck Depression Inventory Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale
 
12)

What federal law mandates that electronic health information be accessible to patients?
 
EPA The 21st Century Cures Act The Affordable Care Act FERPA
 
13)

What is a key requirement for telehealth informed consent under most state laws?
 
Consent must be given in person before online treatment begins Clients must understand the risks, benefits, and limitations of virtual care Consent is not necessary if the client has seen the provider before Consent must be recorded via video
 
14)

What provision allows licensed mental health professionals to practice across state lines via telehealth in participating states?
 
Health Equity Compact Interstate Licensing Board Act The Counseling Compact The Professional Reciprocity Rule
 
15)

According to the NASW Code of Ethics, what must social workers ensure when using technology?
 
That they maintain client confidentiality and data security They only use government-approved devices That their clients also have licenses That all therapy is conducted by phone
 
16)

What is an NBCC ethical principle related to setting boundaries in virtual therapy?
 
Discouraging after hours texting or blurred social interactions Fair billing Supervision requirements Diagnosis criteria
 
17)

What is a key strategy for preventing dual relationships in telehealth?
 
Allowing clients to initiate therapy via social media Using shared platforms for family and business interactions Maintaining distinct personal and professional identities online Offering therapy to acquaintances
 
18)

What is one of the most persistent barriers to equitable access in tele-mental health care?
 
Overuse of office visits The digital divide, including lack of reliable internet and technology access Language diversity in therapy Disinterest in virtual therapy
 
19)

What is one effective strategy for mitigating legal risks in tele-mental health practice?
 
Delaying documentation Using free consumer-grade apps Avoiding check-ins with clients Maintaining detailed clinical documentation and secure communications
 
20)

What technological innovation is increasingly being explored for mental health applications in virtual environments?
 
Email reminders Fax machines CD-ROM training tools Virtual reality (VR)