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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 c. Preinteraction stage d. Initial assessment stage ANSWER: C Physician orders should be reviewed in the patient’s chart before the physician sees the patient. REF: Table 1-1, pg. 4 OBJ: 9 3. In which stage of patient–clinician interaction is the patient identification bracelet checked? a. Introductory stage b. Preinteraction stage c. Initial assessment stage 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

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TEST BANK FOR WILKINS CLINICAL ASSESSMENT IN RESPIRATORY CARE 8TH EDITION
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CHAPTERS 1 - 21
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,Wilkins' Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care, 7th Edition
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Contents:
Chapter 1. Preparing for the Patient Encounter
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Chapter 2. The Medical History and the Interview
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Chapter 3. Cardiopulmonary Symptoms
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Chapter 4. Vital Signs
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Chapter 5. Fundamentals of Physical Examination
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Chapter 6. Neurologic Assessment
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Chapter 7. Clinical Laboratory Studies
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Chapter 8. Interpretation of Blood Gases
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Chapter 9. Pulmonary Function Testing
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Chapter 10. Chest Imaging
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Chapter 11. Electrocardiography
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Chapter 12. Neonatal and Pediatric Assessment
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Chapter 13. Older Patient Assessment
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Chapter 14. Monitoring in Critical Care
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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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