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Chapter 01: The Patient Interview
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he history should be done before the interview. Although data can be reviewed, that isnot th
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e primary purpose of the interview.
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2. Forthere to be a successful interview, the respiratorytherapist must:
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d. use medical terminology to show knowledge of the subject matter.
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must be avoided. Reassurance may provide a false sense of comfort to the patient.
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Medical jargon can sound exclusionary and paternalistic to a patient.
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eded forbilling purposes, would not be found on the history form.
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External factors, such as a good physical setting, enhance the interviewing process. Regardless of the int
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erview setting (the patient’s bedside, a crowded emergency room, an office in the hospital or clinic, or the
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patient’s home), efforts should be made to (1) ensure privacy, (2) prevent interruptions, and (3) secure a
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comfortable physical environment (e.g., comfortable room temperature, sufficient lighting, absence of
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noise). An interviewer of either gender, who acts professionally, should be able to interview a patient of
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ore information from a patient’s topic. Closed or direct questions are used to gather specific informatio
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6. The direct question interview format is used to:
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ended questions are best suited to let the patient fully explain his/her situation and possibly help the re
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Chapter 01: The Patient Interview
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s the collection of subjective data about the patient’s feelings regarding his/her condition. T
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he history should be done before the interview. Although data can be reviewed, that isnot th
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e primary purpose of the interview.
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a. provide leading questions to guide the patient. zl zl zl zl zl zl
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ANS: C z l
The personal qualities that a respUir at oSr y tNh e r aTp i s t m u Os t have to conduct a successful interview include bein
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comfortable physical environment (e.g., comfortable room temperature, sufficient lighting, absence of
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