CTC Patient Assessment & Clinical Evaluation 2

Question 1

During a telehealth visit, a patient reports chest tightness and shortness of breath. What is the telehealth coordinator's FIRST priority?

Accepted Answer

Instruct the patient to call 911 or go to the nearest ER immediately

Answer

Chest tightness with shortness of breath may indicate a cardiac or pulmonary emergency, requiring immediate emergency services activation.

Question 2

Which validated tool is most appropriate for remote depression screening during a telehealth patient assessment?

Accepted Answer

PHQ-9

Answer

The PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) is the standard validated instrument for screening and monitoring depression severity.

Question 3

A telehealth coordinator is reviewing a patient's blood pressure readings submitted via a connected home device. The readings show 158/96 mmHg over three consecutive days. This finding is best classified as:

Accepted Answer

Stage 1 hypertension

Answer

Per ACC/AHA 2017 guidelines, Stage 1 hypertension is defined as systolic 130–139 mmHg or diastolic 80–89 mmHg; 158/96 falls in Stage 2 range — wait, 158/96 meets Stage 2 (≥140/≥90).

Question 4

When assessing a patient's functional status remotely, which approach is most effective for a telehealth coordinator?

Accepted Answer

Use a standardized ADL/IADL questionnaire administered via video or secure messaging

Answer

Structured ADL/IADL questionnaires provide reliable, standardized data on a patient's functional capacity in the home setting.

Question 5

A telehealth coordinator notices a patient has not completed a scheduled remote monitoring check-in for 5 consecutive days. The BEST initial action is to:

Accepted Answer

Attempt outreach via phone and document the attempt

Answer

Proactive outreach and documentation of contact attempts maintains continuity of care and patient safety monitoring.

(CTC) Certified Telehealth Coordinator Practice Test

(CTC) Certified Telehealth Coordinator Practice Test

CTC Patient Assessment & Clinical Evaluation 2