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Test bank For
Wilkins
clinical
assessment in
respiratory
care 9th
Edition by
Huber
Wilkins clinical assessment in respiratory
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care
clinical
9th edition
assessment
by al heuer
in respiratory
testWilkins
bank.pdf
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clinical
9th edition
assessment
by al heuer
in respiratory
test bank.pdf
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in respiratory
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Chapter 1: Preparing for the Patient
Encounter Test Bank
MULTIPLE
CHOICE
1. Which of the following activities is not part of the role of
respiratory therapists (RTs) in patient assessment?
a. Assist the physician with diagnostic reasoning skills.
b. Help the physician select appropriate pulmonary function tests.
c. Interpret arterial blood gas values and suggest mechanical ventilation
changes.
d. Document the patient diagnosis in the patient’s chart.
ANSWER: D
RTs are not qualified to make an official diagnosis. This is the role of
the attending physician.
REF: Table 1-1, pg. 4 OBJ: 9
2. In which of the following stages of patient–clinician interaction is
the review of physician orders carried out?
a. Treatment stage
b. Introductory stage
c. Preinteraction stage
d. Initial assessment stage
ANSWER: C
Physician orders should be reviewed in the patient’s chart before the
physician sees the patient.
REF: Table 1-1, pg. 4 OBJ: 9
3. In which stage of patient–clinician interaction is the patient
identification bracelet checked?
a. Introductory stage
b. Preinteraction stage
c. Initial assessment stage
d. Treatment stage
ANSWER: A
The patient ID bracelet must be checked before moving forward with
assessment and treatment.
REF: Table 1-1, pg. 4 OBJ: 9
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4. What should be done just before the patient’s ID bracelet is checked?
a. Check the patient’s SpO2.
b. Ask the patient for permission.
c. Check the chart for vital signs.
d. Listen to breath sounds.
ANSWER: B
It is considered polite to ask the patient for permission before
touching and reading his or her ID bracelet.
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REF: pg. 3 OBJ: 3 | 5
5. What is the goal of the introductory phase?
a. Assess the patient’s apparent age.
b. Identify the patient’s family history.
c. Determine the patient’s diagnosis.
d. Establish a rapport with the patient.
ANSWER: D
The introductory phase is all about getting to know the patient and
establishing a rapport with him or her.
REF: Table 1-1, pg. 4 OBJ: 3
6. Which of the following behaviors is not consistent with resistive
behavior of a patient?
a. Crossed arms
b. Minimal eye contact
c. Brief answers to questions
d. Asking the purpose of the treatment
ANSWER: D
If a patient asks about the purpose of the treatment you are about to
give, this generally indicates that he or she is not upset.
REF: Table 1-1, pg. 4 OBJ: 3
7. What is the main purpose of the initial assessment stage?
a. To identify any allergies to medications
b. To document the patient’s smoking history
c. To personally get to know the patient better
d. To verify that the prescribed treatment is still needed and appropriate
ANSWER: D
When you first see the patient, you are encouraged to perform a brief
assessment to make sure the treatment order by the physician is still
appropriate. The patient’s status may have changed abruptly recently.
REF: Table 1-1, pg. 4 OBJ: 3
8. What is the appropriate distance for the social space from the patient?
a. 3 to 5 feet
b. 4 to 12 feet
c. 6 to 18 feet
d. 8 to 20 feet
ANSWER: B
The social space is 4 to 12 feet.
Wilkins clinical assessment in respiratory
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in respiratory
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Wilkins
care
clinical
9th edition
assessment
by al heuer
in respiratory
test bank.pdf
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Test bank For
Wilkins
clinical
assessment in
respiratory
care 9th
Edition by
Huber
Wilkins clinical assessment in respiratory
Wilkins
care
clinical
9th edition
assessment
by al heuer
in respiratory
testWilkins
bank.pdf
care
clinical
9th edition
assessment
by al heuer
in respiratory
test bank.pdf
care 9th edition by al heuer test bank.pdf
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Wilkins
care
clinical
9th edition
assessment
by al heuer
in respiratory
test bank.pdf
care 9th edition by al heuer test bank.pdf
Chapter 1: Preparing for the Patient
Encounter Test Bank
MULTIPLE
CHOICE
1. Which of the following activities is not part of the role of
respiratory therapists (RTs) in patient assessment?
a. Assist the physician with diagnostic reasoning skills.
b. Help the physician select appropriate pulmonary function tests.
c. Interpret arterial blood gas values and suggest mechanical ventilation
changes.
d. Document the patient diagnosis in the patient’s chart.
ANSWER: D
RTs are not qualified to make an official diagnosis. This is the role of
the attending physician.
REF: Table 1-1, pg. 4 OBJ: 9
2. In which of the following stages of patient–clinician interaction is
the review of physician orders carried out?
a. Treatment stage
b. Introductory stage
c. Preinteraction stage
d. Initial assessment stage
ANSWER: C
Physician orders should be reviewed in the patient’s chart before the
physician sees the patient.
REF: Table 1-1, pg. 4 OBJ: 9
3. In which stage of patient–clinician interaction is the patient
identification bracelet checked?
a. Introductory stage
b. Preinteraction stage
c. Initial assessment stage
d. Treatment stage
ANSWER: A
The patient ID bracelet must be checked before moving forward with
assessment and treatment.
REF: Table 1-1, pg. 4 OBJ: 9
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clinical
9th edition
assessment
by al heuer
in respiratory
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by al heuer
in respiratory
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4. What should be done just before the patient’s ID bracelet is checked?
a. Check the patient’s SpO2.
b. Ask the patient for permission.
c. Check the chart for vital signs.
d. Listen to breath sounds.
ANSWER: B
It is considered polite to ask the patient for permission before
touching and reading his or her ID bracelet.
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care
clinical
9th edition
assessment
by al heuer
in respiratory
testWilkins
bank.pdf
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9th edition
assessment
by al heuer
in respiratory
test bank.pdf
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REF: pg. 3 OBJ: 3 | 5
5. What is the goal of the introductory phase?
a. Assess the patient’s apparent age.
b. Identify the patient’s family history.
c. Determine the patient’s diagnosis.
d. Establish a rapport with the patient.
ANSWER: D
The introductory phase is all about getting to know the patient and
establishing a rapport with him or her.
REF: Table 1-1, pg. 4 OBJ: 3
6. Which of the following behaviors is not consistent with resistive
behavior of a patient?
a. Crossed arms
b. Minimal eye contact
c. Brief answers to questions
d. Asking the purpose of the treatment
ANSWER: D
If a patient asks about the purpose of the treatment you are about to
give, this generally indicates that he or she is not upset.
REF: Table 1-1, pg. 4 OBJ: 3
7. What is the main purpose of the initial assessment stage?
a. To identify any allergies to medications
b. To document the patient’s smoking history
c. To personally get to know the patient better
d. To verify that the prescribed treatment is still needed and appropriate
ANSWER: D
When you first see the patient, you are encouraged to perform a brief
assessment to make sure the treatment order by the physician is still
appropriate. The patient’s status may have changed abruptly recently.
REF: Table 1-1, pg. 4 OBJ: 3
8. What is the appropriate distance for the social space from the patient?
a. 3 to 5 feet
b. 4 to 12 feet
c. 6 to 18 feet
d. 8 to 20 feet
ANSWER: B
The social space is 4 to 12 feet.
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9th edition
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in respiratory
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