Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care (13th Edition) Exam –
Quality Improvement, Patient Safety & Professional Practice|
Complete Questions with Verified A+ Graded Rationales Latest
Updated 2026
Interdisciplinary Studies
Field combining multiple academic disciplines.
Simulation and Advanced Skills Center
Facility for training in critical care techniques.
American Association for Respiratory Care
Key organization promoting respiratory care standards.
National Board for Respiratory Care
Certifying body for respiratory therapy professionals.
Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
Organization ensuring quality in respiratory care education.
Patient Safety
Practices ensuring the well-being of patients.
Quality in Respiratory Care
Standards and practices for effective patient treatment.
Disease Prevention
Strategies to reduce the incidence of respiratory diseases.
End-of-Life Care
Support for patients nearing the end of life.
Cardiopulmonary Diseases
Conditions affecting the heart and lungs.
Extracorporeal Life Support
Support systems for patients with severe respiratory failure.
,Quality of Medical Care
Assessment of healthcare services effectiveness and efficiency.
Methods of Quality Improvement
Strategies to enhance healthcare service delivery.
Plan-Do-Study-Act Cycle
Iterative process for continuous quality improvement.
Six Sigma
Data-driven approach to eliminate defects in processes.
Lean Management
Focus on minimizing waste while maximizing value.
Peer Review Organizations
Groups evaluating quality of healthcare services.
Patient Movement and Ambulation
Safe transfer and mobility of patients.
Electrical Safety
Precautions to prevent electrical hazards in healthcare.
Fire Hazards
Potential sources of fire risks in healthcare settings.
Communication in Healthcare
Exchange of information among healthcare professionals.
Factors Affecting Communication
Elements that influence effective communication in healthcare.
Conflict Resolution
Methods to resolve disagreements in healthcare environments.
Sources of Conflict
Root causes of disagreements among healthcare staff.
, Scope of Respiratory Care Practice
Range of services provided by respiratory therapists.
Professional Respiratory Care Organizations
Groups supporting respiratory care professionals.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Law protecting patient privacy and health information.
Standard Precautions
Infection control practices for all patients.
Hand Hygiene
Critical practice for preventing healthcare-associated infections.
Modes of Transmission
Ways infectious agents spread between hosts.
Ethical Theories and Principles
Frameworks guiding ethical decision-making in healthcare.
Autonomy
Patient's right to make informed decisions.
Beneficence
Duty to promote patient well-being.
Justice
Fair distribution of healthcare resources.
Clinical Decision Support
Tools aiding healthcare professionals in decision-making.
Telehealth
Remote healthcare services using technology.
Gas Exchange
Process of oxygen and carbon dioxide transfer.
Quality Improvement, Patient Safety & Professional Practice|
Complete Questions with Verified A+ Graded Rationales Latest
Updated 2026
Interdisciplinary Studies
Field combining multiple academic disciplines.
Simulation and Advanced Skills Center
Facility for training in critical care techniques.
American Association for Respiratory Care
Key organization promoting respiratory care standards.
National Board for Respiratory Care
Certifying body for respiratory therapy professionals.
Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
Organization ensuring quality in respiratory care education.
Patient Safety
Practices ensuring the well-being of patients.
Quality in Respiratory Care
Standards and practices for effective patient treatment.
Disease Prevention
Strategies to reduce the incidence of respiratory diseases.
End-of-Life Care
Support for patients nearing the end of life.
Cardiopulmonary Diseases
Conditions affecting the heart and lungs.
Extracorporeal Life Support
Support systems for patients with severe respiratory failure.
,Quality of Medical Care
Assessment of healthcare services effectiveness and efficiency.
Methods of Quality Improvement
Strategies to enhance healthcare service delivery.
Plan-Do-Study-Act Cycle
Iterative process for continuous quality improvement.
Six Sigma
Data-driven approach to eliminate defects in processes.
Lean Management
Focus on minimizing waste while maximizing value.
Peer Review Organizations
Groups evaluating quality of healthcare services.
Patient Movement and Ambulation
Safe transfer and mobility of patients.
Electrical Safety
Precautions to prevent electrical hazards in healthcare.
Fire Hazards
Potential sources of fire risks in healthcare settings.
Communication in Healthcare
Exchange of information among healthcare professionals.
Factors Affecting Communication
Elements that influence effective communication in healthcare.
Conflict Resolution
Methods to resolve disagreements in healthcare environments.
Sources of Conflict
Root causes of disagreements among healthcare staff.
, Scope of Respiratory Care Practice
Range of services provided by respiratory therapists.
Professional Respiratory Care Organizations
Groups supporting respiratory care professionals.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Law protecting patient privacy and health information.
Standard Precautions
Infection control practices for all patients.
Hand Hygiene
Critical practice for preventing healthcare-associated infections.
Modes of Transmission
Ways infectious agents spread between hosts.
Ethical Theories and Principles
Frameworks guiding ethical decision-making in healthcare.
Autonomy
Patient's right to make informed decisions.
Beneficence
Duty to promote patient well-being.
Justice
Fair distribution of healthcare resources.
Clinical Decision Support
Tools aiding healthcare professionals in decision-making.
Telehealth
Remote healthcare services using technology.
Gas Exchange
Process of oxygen and carbon dioxide transfer.
