TEST BANK for Wilkins' Clinical Assessment in
Respiratory Care 8th Edition by Albert J. Heuer
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Table of Contents:
Chapter 1. Preparing for the Patient Encounter
Chapter 2. The Medical History and the Interview
Chapter 3. Cardiopulmonary Symptoms
Chapter 4. Vital Signs
Chapter 5. Fundamentals of Physical Examination
Chapter 6. Neurologic Assessment
Chapter 7. Clinical Laboratory Studies
Chapter 8. Interpretation of Blood Gases
Chapter 9. Pulmonary Function Testing
Chapter 10. Chest Imaging
Chapter 11. Electrocardiography
Chapter 12. Neonatal and Pediatric Assessment
Chapter 13. Older Patient Assessment
Chapter 14. Monitoring in Critical Care
Chapter 15. Vascular Pressure Monitoring
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Chapter 16. Cardiac Output Measurement
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Chapter 17. Bronchoscopy
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Chapter 18. Nutritional Assessment
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Chapter 19. Sleep and Breathing Assessment
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Chapter 20. Home Care Patient Assessment
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Chapter 21. Documentation
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Chapter 1: Preparing for the Patient Encounter
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
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c. Preinteraction stage
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d. Initial assessment stage
ANSWER: C
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Physician orders should be reviewed in the patient’s chart before the physician sees the patient.
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REF: Table 1-1, pg. 4 OBJ: 9
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3. In which stage of patient–clinician interaction is the patient identification bracelet checked?
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a. Introductory stage
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b. Preinteraction stage
c. Initial assessment stage
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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
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.
REF: pg. 3 OBJ: 3 | 5
5. What is the goal of the introductory phase?
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a. Assess the patient’s apparent age.
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b. Identify the patient’s family history.
c. Determine the patient’s diagnosis.
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d. Establish a rapport with the patient.
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ANSWER: D
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him or her.
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REF: Table 1-1, pg. 4 OBJ: 3
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