CTP Telehealth Technology & Platforms 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which encryption standard is most commonly required for video conferencing platforms used in telehealth to ensure HIPAA compliance?
- AES-128
- AES-256 (Correct answer)
- DES-56
- RSA-512
Correct answer: AES-256
AES-256 is the industry-standard encryption required for HIPAA-compliant telehealth video platforms due to its superior security strength.
Question 2: A patient reports that their video call keeps freezing during a telehealth session. What is the minimum recommended internet speed for a high-quality telehealth video consultation?
- 1 Mbps upload and download
- 5 Mbps upload and download (Correct answer)
- 10 Mbps upload and download
- 25 Mbps upload and download
Correct answer: 5 Mbps upload and download
A minimum of 5 Mbps upload and download speed is generally recommended for reliable, high-quality telehealth video consultations.
Question 3: Which telehealth platform feature allows clinicians to digitally share documents, images, or educational materials with patients during a live session?
- Remote patient monitoring
- Screen sharing (Correct answer)
- Asynchronous messaging
- Clinical decision support
Correct answer: Screen sharing
Screen sharing enables clinicians to display documents, diagnostic images, or educational materials to patients in real time during a video visit.
Question 4: What does the term 'store-and-forward' refer to in telehealth technology?
- Live two-way video consultation between provider and patient
- Transmission of recorded health data to a provider for later review (Correct answer)
- Real-time monitoring of patient vitals via wearable devices
- Automated prescription refill requests
Correct answer: Transmission of recorded health data to a provider for later review
Store-and-forward (asynchronous telehealth) involves capturing and transmitting patient data such as images or videos to a provider who reviews it at a later time.
Question 5: A telehealth platform vendor offers a 'white-label' solution. What does this mean for a healthcare organization?
- The platform is only available to government health agencies
- The organization can brand the platform with its own logo and identity (Correct answer)
- The platform uses open-source code available to the public
- The platform complies with white-glove HIPAA security standards
Correct answer: The organization can brand the platform with its own logo and identity
A white-label telehealth platform allows the healthcare organization to customize and rebrand the technology as their own product.
Question 6: Which interoperability standard is most critical for telehealth platforms to exchange patient health data with electronic health records (EHR) systems?
- DICOM
- HL7 FHIR (Correct answer)
- SNOMED CT
- ICD-10
Correct answer: HL7 FHIR
HL7 FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) is the modern standard enabling seamless data exchange between telehealth platforms and EHR systems.
Question 7: A rural clinic wants to implement telehealth for patients with limited internet access. Which technology is most appropriate as a fallback option?
- WebRTC-based video platform
- Telephone (audio-only) visits (Correct answer)
- Augmented reality consultation tools
- Blockchain health records
Correct answer: Telephone (audio-only) visits
Audio-only telephone visits are an appropriate and CMS-recognized fallback for patients lacking broadband access, particularly in rural areas.
CTP Telehealth Technology & Platforms 2
Which encryption standard is most commonly required for video conferencing platforms used in telehealth to ensure HIPAA compliance?