RRT- Clin Sims- Lindsey Jones questions with correct answers

General Assessment : Visual Assessment (Stage I) CORRECT ANSWER Any assessment that you can do quickly by just glancing at the patient, a monitor, or the patient's record should be done first. Visual assessment items include: General appearance Color Medical history Heart rate (exception to the rule) General Assessment : Bedside (Patient contact) assessment (Stage II) CORRECT ANSWER This includes all things that relate to the respiratory status of the patient and can be done quickly and usually without cost or too much effort from the patient. Bedside assessment items include: Breath sounds Palpation of the chest or trachea Examination of the upper airway Blood pressure Vital capacity measurement General Assessment : Laboratory assessments (Stage III) CORRECT ANSWER This involves any test requiring laboratory analysis and/or interpretation. Or, it may require special equipment or technicians to perform. Laboratory assessments usually