The nursing faculty explains to a class of nursing students that ...

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The nursing faculty explains to a class of nursing students that one difference between telemedicine and telehealth is that
 
  a. electronic medical records are required by law.
  b. medical ethics are more ingrained in telemedicine.
  c. telehealth is used by many health care specialties.
  d. telemedicine is not covered by health insurance.

Question 2

The nursing instructor explains the Essentials of Genetic and Genomic Nursing. Competencies, Curricula Guidelines, and Outcome Indicators. What information does the faculty member include? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Fifty nursing organizations laid the foundation for the first edition published in 2005
  b. Creates nursing responsibilities outside the traditional scope of practice boundaries
  c. Outlines the minimum genetics and genomics competencies needed by all registered nurses
  d. Provides funding information for nurses interested in genetic and genomic research activities
  e. Requires advanced practice nurses in all fields to have a set of minimum competencies

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Answer to Question 1

C
Telehealth is a broader term and is often used by health care professionals other than physicians.
Electronic records are not a distinguishing feature between telemedicine and telehealth.
Medical ethics is not a distinguishing feature between telemedicine and telehealth.
Health insurance coverage is not a distinguishing feature between telemedicine and telehealth.

Answer to Question 2

A, C
The foundations for the Essentials was created by the combined work of 50 nursing organizations, and the first edition was published in 2005.
The Essentials sets forth the minimum genetics and genomics competencies needed by all registered nurses, regardless of educational background or practice specialty.
The responsibilities set forth in this document are consistent with the traditional scope of practice.
The Essentials does not provide funding information.
The Essentials requires all levels of nurses to have the same set of minimum competencies.

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