187. Which of the following informed consent components is significantly different in telemental health compared with traditional psychotherapy? a. Threats to confidentiality b. Session length c. Parental consent for the treatment of minors d. Cancellation policies 188. What is important to review with clients before agreeing to telemental health services? a. The address the provider will be located at during sessions b. The risk factors unique to telemental health that would result in a welfare check c. Differences between personal online interactions and virtual clinical appointments d. Differences between different technology equipment manufacturers 189. When a practitioner provides telemental health services and assistance is needed but not immediately available, it is important to have a: a. signed release of liability. b. backup plan to manage an emergency. c. signed involuntary commitment form. d. client’s insurance information. 190. When conducting assessments, clinicians using telemental health technology may find it more difficult than in traditional settings to: a. discuss sensitive material. b. rely on nonverbal cues or senses to gain information, such as the state of a client’s personal hygiene. c. describe the risks and benefits of certain clinical practices or possible interventions related to diagnosis. d. ask about the client’s sense of comfort or connection with the clinician. 191. When beginning a teletherapy session, what should the clinician do first with the client? a. Ask about psychiatric symptoms related to risk. b. Record the video session and confirm the client’s receipt of data. c. Conduct a brief check-in with the client and review the originating location address. d. Summarize the content of the previous session and assign homework. 192. Which of the following is NOT an accessibility factor
194. Compared with in-office sessions, the quality of the therapeutic relationship in telemental health is: a. harder to assess or make corrections to once established. b. a greater determinant in reducing self-injury. c. unaffected by a clinician’s body language. d. similar in importance for positive treatment outcomes. 195. Common hurdles for practitioners who provide telemental health services are: a. clients with more severe symptoms. b. unsupportive administrators. c. inadequate opportunities for training. d. funding and reimbursement issues. 196. Some assessment-related clinical considerations that are unique to telemental health include all of these EXCEPT: a. Completing hands-on tests/subtests b. Impact of device and technology settings on responses 197. Which of the following diagnoses has evidence to suggest it can be as effectively treated via telemental health? a. Panic disorder b. Traumatic brain injuries c. Substance use disorders d. All of the above. 198. A specific clinical challenge facing providers of telemental health services is: a. an overall lack of guidance regarding the treatment of minors. b. a lack of evidence to support its efficacy. c. clients’ expectations about constant access to the clinician. d. the lack of mandatory reporting requirements when conducting telemental health. 199. In countries with limited infrastructure, telemental health services are primarily used to: a. provide long-term treatments after completing local, brief treatments. b. discuss informed consent and privacy expectations. c. link local health providers with specialists and hospitals. d. gather information on diagnostic variables. 200. A major concern for the provision of telemental health in underserved international areas is: a. a lack of policies, laws, and community support. b. an increase in symptom severity. c. overly rigid protections for client privacy and confidentiality. d. that brief treatment provides no benefit to its recipients. 201. An area of special consideration mentioned regarding international telemental health is: a. low income. b. wartime and refugee status. c. rural communities. d. maintaining privacy and confidentiality. c. Cost of providing assessments d. Eye strain or physical fatigue
that might be improved by using telehealth? a. Physical and/or mental health limitations b. Cost of mental health services c. Lack of specialty services in client’s location d. Time and resources needed to reach physical location
193. If family sessions are held using videoconferencing, what must the therapist do to accommodate the family members? a. Ensure there is an attendant at the originating site. b. Ask that another staff member be available for the therapist. c. Request the family to take turns facing the camera. d. Ensure that the therapist is able to see each family member.
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