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The interview is a meeting between the respiratory care practitioner and the patient. It allows thecollection
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of subjective data about the patient’s feelings regarding his/her
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condition. The history should be done before the interview. Although data can be reviewed,that is not
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the primary purpose of the interview.
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2. For there to be a successful interview, the respiratory therapist must:
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b. reassure the patient. fe fe
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d. use medical terminology to show knowledge of the subject matter.
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The personal qualities that a respiratory therapist must have to conduct a successful interview include
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being an active listener, having a genuine concern for the patient, and having empathy. Leading questions
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must be avoided. Reassurance may provide a false sense of comfort to the patient. Medicaljargon can sound
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exclusionary and paternalistic to a patient.
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3. Which of the following would be found on a history form?
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Age, chief complaint, present health, and family history are typically found on a health history form
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because each can impact the patient’s health. Health insurance provider information, whileneeded for
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billing purposes, would not be found on the history form.
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, 4. External factors the respiratory care practitioner should make efforts to provide during aninterview
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include which of the following?
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External factors, such as a good physical setting, enhance the interviewing process. Regardless of the interview
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setting (the patient’s bedside, a crowded emergency room, an office in the hospital or clinic,or the patient’s
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home), efforts should be made to (1) ensure privacy, (2) prevent interruptions, and (3)secure a comfortable
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physical environment (e.g., comfortable room temperature, sufficient lighting, absence of noise). An interviewer
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of either gender, who acts professionally, should be able to interview a patient of either gender.
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5. The respiratory therapist is conducting a patient interview. The therapist chooses to useopen-
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ended questions. Open-ended questions allow the therapist to do which of the following?
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ANS: C f e
An open-ended question should be used to start the interview, introduce a new section of questions,and gather
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more information from a patient’s topic. Closed or direct questions are used to gather specific information.
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6. The direct question interview format is used to:
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1. speed up the interview. fe fe fe
2. let the patient fully explain his/her situation.
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ANS: A f e
Direct or closed questions are best to gather specific information and speed up the interview. Open- ended
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questions are best suited to let the patient fully explain his/her situation and possibly help the respiratory
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therapist show empathy.
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, 7. During the interview the patient states, ―Every time I climb the stairs I have to stop to catchmy
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breath.‖ Hearing this, the respiratory therapist replies, ―So, it sounds like you get short of breath
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climbing stairs.‖ This interviewing technique is called:
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a. clarification.
b. modeling.
c. empathy.
d. reflection.
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With reflection, part of the patient’s statement is repeated. This lets the patient know that whathe/she
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said was heard. It also encourages the patient to elaborate on the topic.
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8. The respiratory therapist may choose to use the patient interview technique of silencein which
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of the following situations?
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After a patient has answered an open-ended question, the respiratory therapist should pause (use silence)
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before asking the next question. This pause allows the patient to add something else beforemoving on. The
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patient may also choose to ask a question.
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9. To have the most productive interviewing session, which of the following types of responsesto assist in
N R I G B.
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the interview shouUld tShe rNespTiratory tOherapist avoid?
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a. Confrontation
b. Reflection
c. Facilitation
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With confrontation, the respiratory therapist focuses the patient’s attention on an action, feeling, orstatement
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made by the patient. This may prompt a further discussion. Reflection helps the patient focus on specific areas
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and continues in his/her own way. Facilitation encourages patients to say more, to continue with the story. The
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respiratory therapist should avoid giving advice, using avoidance language, and using distancing language.
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10. When closing the interview, the respiratory therapist should do which of the following?
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d. 1, 2, 4 ANS: B
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Chapter 01: The Patient Interview fe fe fe fe
MULTIPLE CHOICE fe
1. The respiratory care practitioner is conducting a patient interview. The main purpose of thisinterview
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is to: fe fe
a. review data with the patient. fe fe fe fe
b. gather subjective data from the patient. fe fe fe fe fe
c. gather objective data from the patient. fe fe fe fe fe
d. fill out the history form or checklist. fe fe fe fe fe fe
ANS: B fe
The interview is a meeting between the respiratory care practitioner and the patient. It allows thecollection
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of subjective data about the patient’s feelings regarding his/her
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condition. The history should be done before the interview. Although data can be reviewed,that is not
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the primary purpose of the interview.
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2. For there to be a successful interview, the respiratory therapist must:
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a. provide leading questions to guide the patient. fe fe fe fe fe fe
b. reassure the patient. fe fe
c. be an active listener. fe fe fe
d. use medical terminology to show knowledge of the subject matter.
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ANS: C f e
NRIGB.C M fe fe fe fe fe
The personal qualities that a respiratory therapist must have to conduct a successful interview include
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being an active listener, having a genuine concern for the patient, and having empathy. Leading questions
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must be avoided. Reassurance may provide a false sense of comfort to the patient. Medicaljargon can sound
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exclusionary and paternalistic to a patient.
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3. Which of the following would be found on a history form?
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1. Age
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3. Present health fe
4. Family history fe
5. Health insurance providera. fe fe
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ANS: D fe
Age, chief complaint, present health, and family history are typically found on a health history form
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because each can impact the patient’s health. Health insurance provider information, whileneeded for
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billing purposes, would not be found on the history form.
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, 4. External factors the respiratory care practitioner should make efforts to provide during aninterview
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include which of the following?
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1. Minimize or prevent interruptions. fe fe fe
2. Ensure privacy during discussions. fe fe fe
3. Interviewer is the same sex as the patient to prevent bias. fe fe fe fe fe fe fe fe fe fe
4. Be comfortable for the patient and interviewer.a. 1,
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ANS: C f e
External factors, such as a good physical setting, enhance the interviewing process. Regardless of the interview
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setting (the patient’s bedside, a crowded emergency room, an office in the hospital or clinic,or the patient’s
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home), efforts should be made to (1) ensure privacy, (2) prevent interruptions, and (3)secure a comfortable
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physical environment (e.g., comfortable room temperature, sufficient lighting, absence of noise). An interviewer
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of either gender, who acts professionally, should be able to interview a patient of either gender.
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5. The respiratory therapist is conducting a patient interview. The therapist chooses to useopen-
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ended questions. Open-ended questions allow the therapist to do which of the following?
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1. Gather information when a patient introduces a new topic. fe fe fe fe fe fe fe fe
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ANS: C f e
An open-ended question should be used to start the interview, introduce a new section of questions,and gather
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more information from a patient’s topic. Closed or direct questions are used to gather specific information.
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6. The direct question interview format is used to:
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1. speed up the interview. fe fe fe
2. let the patient fully explain his/her situation.
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3. help the respiratory therapist show empathy. fe fe fe fe fe
4. gather specific information.a. fe fe
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ANS: A f e
Direct or closed questions are best to gather specific information and speed up the interview. Open- ended
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questions are best suited to let the patient fully explain his/her situation and possibly help the respiratory
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therapist show empathy.
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, 7. During the interview the patient states, ―Every time I climb the stairs I have to stop to catchmy
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breath.‖ Hearing this, the respiratory therapist replies, ―So, it sounds like you get short of breath
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climbing stairs.‖ This interviewing technique is called:
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a. clarification.
b. modeling.
c. empathy.
d. reflection.
ANS: D fe
With reflection, part of the patient’s statement is repeated. This lets the patient know that whathe/she
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said was heard. It also encourages the patient to elaborate on the topic.
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Clarification, modeling, and empathy are other communication techniques. fe fe fe fe fe fe fe
8. The respiratory therapist may choose to use the patient interview technique of silencein which
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of the following situations?
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b. After a direct question fe fe fe
c. After an open-ended question fe fe fe
d. To allow the patient to review his/her history fe fe fe fe fe fe fe
ANS: C fe
After a patient has answered an open-ended question, the respiratory therapist should pause (use silence)
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before asking the next question. This pause allows the patient to add something else beforemoving on. The
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patient may also choose to ask a question.
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9. To have the most productive interviewing session, which of the following types of responsesto assist in
N R I G B.
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the interview shouUld tShe rNespTiratory tOherapist avoid?
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a. Confrontation
b. Reflection
c. Facilitation
d. Distancing
ANS: D fe
With confrontation, the respiratory therapist focuses the patient’s attention on an action, feeling, orstatement
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made by the patient. This may prompt a further discussion. Reflection helps the patient focus on specific areas
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and continues in his/her own way. Facilitation encourages patients to say more, to continue with the story. The
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respiratory therapist should avoid giving advice, using avoidance language, and using distancing language.
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10. When closing the interview, the respiratory therapist should do which of the following?
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1. Recheck the patient’s vital signs. fe fe fe fe
2. Thank the patient. fe fe
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4. Close the door behind himself/herself for patient privacy. fe fe fe fe fe fe fe
a. 2
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c. 1, 3, 4 fe fe
d. 1, 2, 4 ANS: B
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