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EGAN'S CHAPTER 16 BEDSIDE ASSESSMENT
OF THE PATIENT QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE
1. Which of the following can be considered a purpose of the interview the RT performs?
1. To collect diagnostic information
2. To establish a rapport with the patient
3. To identify plans for payment
4. To identify the effect of therapy
a.
1 and 4 only
b.
2 and 3 only
c.
1, 2, and 4 only
d.
1, 2, 3, and 4
✓ -:- 1, 2, and 4 only
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2. The patient interview conducted by the clinician is done in which space?
a.
Social space
b.
Personal space
c.
Intimate space
d.
Critical space
✓ -:- Personal space
3. Which of the following is an example of a leading question?
a.
Is your breathing better now?
b.
How is your breathing now?
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c.
When did your breathing change?
d.
Where is your pain located?
✓ -:- Is your breathing better now?
4. Which of the following are common causes of an increase in the drive to breathe, which
would increase the sensation of dyspnea?
1. Hypoxemia
2. Acidosis
3. High fever
4. Hypocapnia
a.
1 and 4 only
b.
2 and 4 only
c.
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1, 2, and 3 only
d.
2, 3, and 4 only
✓ -:- 2, 3, and 4 only
5. What term is used to describe difficult breathing in the reclining position?
a.
Orthopnea
b.
Platypnea
c.
Eupnea
d.
Apnea
✓ -:- Orthopnea
6. What term is used to describe shortness of breath in the upright position?
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EGAN'S CHAPTER 16 BEDSIDE ASSESSMENT
OF THE PATIENT QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE
1. Which of the following can be considered a purpose of the interview the RT performs?
1. To collect diagnostic information
2. To establish a rapport with the patient
3. To identify plans for payment
4. To identify the effect of therapy
a.
1 and 4 only
b.
2 and 3 only
c.
1, 2, and 4 only
d.
1, 2, 3, and 4
✓ -:- 1, 2, and 4 only
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2. The patient interview conducted by the clinician is done in which space?
a.
Social space
b.
Personal space
c.
Intimate space
d.
Critical space
✓ -:- Personal space
3. Which of the following is an example of a leading question?
a.
Is your breathing better now?
b.
How is your breathing now?
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c.
When did your breathing change?
d.
Where is your pain located?
✓ -:- Is your breathing better now?
4. Which of the following are common causes of an increase in the drive to breathe, which
would increase the sensation of dyspnea?
1. Hypoxemia
2. Acidosis
3. High fever
4. Hypocapnia
a.
1 and 4 only
b.
2 and 4 only
c.
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1, 2, and 3 only
d.
2, 3, and 4 only
✓ -:- 2, 3, and 4 only
5. What term is used to describe difficult breathing in the reclining position?
a.
Orthopnea
b.
Platypnea
c.
Eupnea
d.
Apnea
✓ -:- Orthopnea
6. What term is used to describe shortness of breath in the upright position?
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