A 32-year-old nurse practitioner at a remote northern nursing station cares for a community 400 km from the nearest hospital. A 60-year-old man with s...

Question

A 32-year-old nurse practitioner at a remote northern nursing station cares for a community 400 km from the nearest hospital. A 60-year-old man with suspected NSTEMI is clinically stable but needs cardiology consultation. Which action best reflects safe, collaborative rural practice?

Accepted Answer

Arrange real-time telemedicine consultation with a cardiologist and share ECGs

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Delay consultation until the next visiting cardiologist clinic in 3 months

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Start no treatment until transfer is arranged

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Transfer all chest pain patients immediately without discussion

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Manage entirely alone without contacting specialists

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Rural and remote medicine - telehealth

A 32-year-old nurse practitioner at a remote northern nursing station cares for a community 400 km from the nearest hospital. A 60-year-old man with suspected NSTEMI is clinically stable but needs cardiology consultation. Which action best reflects safe, collaborative rural practice?