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Test Bank For Wilkins' Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care 9th Edition By Al Heuer ( ) / 9780323696999 / Chapter 1-21 / Complete Questions and Answers A+Heuer: Wilkins’ Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Communication between two people can occur only if 1. the speaker speaks clearly. 2. the receiver understands the message. 3. each person understands medical terminology. 4. both people are in the same room. a. 2 and 4 b. 1 and 3 c. 3 and 4 d. 1 and 2 ANS: D Communication occurs only if both parties speak clearly and listen carefully. OBJ: 1 2. Communication between individuals is affected by which of the following factors? 1. The time of day 2. The cultural heritage 3. The day of the week 4. The level of education a. 2 and 4 b. 1 and 3 c. 3 and 4 d. 1 and 2 ANS: A The time of day or day of the week is not likely to affect communication in a significant way. OBJ: 2 3. When one is conducting an interview with a patient, which of the following points is most important in facilitating an effective interaction with the patient? a. Recognizing the nonverbal signals that the patient is sending b. Your ability to project a sense of undivided interest in the patient c. Introducing yourself appropriately at the beginning of the interview d. Answering all of the patient’s questions completely without using jargon ANS: B Patients can sense when we are distracted and will not communicate well in such a situation. Glancing out the window or at the television will tell the patient that you are distracted and are not that interested in what he or she has to say. OBJ: 3 4. Which of the following types of questions are preferred for all interactions with a patient? Test Bank For Wilkins Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care 9th Edition by Heuer Test Bank Click Here To Access The FULL VERSION TESTBANKBLUE #1 NURSING TEST BANK WEBSITE harryson 6/20/23, 11:03 AM Test Bank for Wilkins Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care 9th Edition … about:blank 2/8 a. Direct questions b. Neutral questions c. Indirect questions d. Open-ended questions ANS: B Neutral questions encourage the patient to respond with sentences and honest answers. OBJ: 3 5. If a patient is unable to provide an accurate history, the respiratory therapist (RT) should a. ask a family member or friend to supply the information. b. ask shorter and more direct questions to determine the cause of the problem. c. proceed to treat the patient’s symptoms based on information already obtained. d. refuse to treat the patient because effective therapy cannot be initiated without a complete history. ANS: A In many situations, the patient is unable to answer questions. Family members are often the next best source for important information. OBJ: 4 6. Which of the following should the RT keep in mind when obtaining a pulmonary history? a. Assessment usually is limited to the respiratory system. b. Evaluation of the patient’s entire health status is essential. c. Signs and symptoms of pulmonary disease will rarely be seen outside the cardiopulmonary system. d. Patients with long-standing chronic disease can give a detailed account of how their lives have changed and of the signs and symptoms that the disease has caused. ANS: B Pulmonary problems often cause health issues in other body systems, and health problems in other systems often cause pulmonary problems. OBJ: 2 | 6 7. Obtaining background information during an interview is very important because it allows the RT to 1. Learn the impact of culture, relationships, and finances on his or her health. 2. Predict whether the patient is willing to cooperate in the treatment of his or her disease. 3. Develop a basic understanding of the patient’s experience with his or her disease. 4. Diagnosis the patient’s problem. a. 2 and 4 b. 1 and 3 c. 2, 3, and 4 d. 1, 2, and