Test Bank For Wilkins’ Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care, 9th Edition by Albert J. Heuer, Complete Chapters 1 - 21, Updated Newest Version 2025

Test Bank for Wilkins’ Clinical Assessment in
Respiratory Care,
9th Edition by Albert J. Heuer,
Chapters 1 - 21

,Wilkins' Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care,
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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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,Chapter 1: Preparing for the Patient Encounter T
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est Bank
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MULTIPLE CHOICE YC




1. Which of the following activities is not part of the role of respiratory therapists (RTs)
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Cin patient assessment?
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a. Assist the physician with diagnostic reasoning skills.
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b. Help the physician select appropriate pulmonary function tests.
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c. Interpret arterial blood gas values and suggest mechanical ventilation changes.
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d. Document the patient diagnosis in the patient’s chart. YC YC YC YC YC YC YC




ANSWER: Y C D
RTs are not qualified to make an official diagnosis. This is the role of the attending physician
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REF: Y C Table 1-1, pg. 4 YC YC YC OBJ: Y C Y C 9

2. In which of the following stages of patient–
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clinician interaction is the review of physician orders carried out?
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a. Treatment stage YC



b. Introductory stage YC



c. Preinteraction stage YC



d. Initial assessment stage YC YC




ANSWER: Y C C
Physician orders should be reviewed in the patient’s chart before the physician sees the pat
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ient.

REF: Y C Table 1-1, pg. 4 YC YC YC OBJ: Y C Y C 9

3. In YC which stage of patient–clinician interaction is the patient identification bracelet checked?
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a. Introductory stage YC



b. Preinteraction stage YC



c. Initial assessment stage YC YC



d. Treatment stage YC




ANSWER: Y C A
The patient ID bracelet must be checked before moving forward with assessment and treat
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ment.

REF: Y C Table 1-1, pg. 4 YC YC YC OBJ: Y C Y C 9

4. What should be done just before the patient’s ID bracelet is checked?
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a. Check the patient’s SpO2. YC YC YC



b. Ask the patient for permission.
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c. Check the chart for vital signs. YC YC YC YC YC



d. Listen to breath sounds. YC YC YC




ANSWER: Y C B
It is considered polite to ask the patient for permission before touching and reading his or
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her ID bracelet.
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, REF: Y C Y C pg. 3 YC OBJ: Y C Y C 3|5 YC YC




5. What is the goal of the introductory phase?
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a. Assess the patient’s apparent age. YC YC YC YC



b. Identify the patient’s family history. YC YC YC YC



c. Determine the patient’s diagnosis. YC YC YC



d. Establish a rapport with the patient. YC YC YC YC YC




ANSWER: Y C D
The introductory phase is all about getting to know the patient and establishing a rapport wit
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h him or her.
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REF: Y C Table 1-1, pg. 4 YC YC YC OBJ: Y C Y C 3

6. Which of the following behaviors is not consistent with resistive behavior of a patient?
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a. Crossed arms YC



b. Minimal eye contact YC YC



c. Brief answers to questions YC YC YC



d. Asking the purpose of the treatment YC YC YC YC YC




ANSWER: Y C D
If a patient asks about the purpose of the treatment you are about to give, this generally in
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dicates that he or she is not upset.
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REF: Y C Table 1-1, pg. 4 YC YC YC OBJ: Y C Y C 3

7. What is the main purpose of the initial assessment stage?
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a. To identify any allergies to medications
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b. To document the patient’s smoking history
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c. To personally get to know the patient better
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d. To verify that the prescribed treatment is still needed and appropriate
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ANSWER: Y C D
When you first see the patient, you are encouraged to perform a brief assessment to make s
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ure the treatment order by the physician is still appropriate. The patient’s status may have c
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hanged abruptly recently. YC YC




REF: Y C Table 1-1, pg. 4 YC YC YC OBJ: Y C Y C 3

8. What is the appropriate distance for the social space from the patient?
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a. 3 to 5 feet
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b. 4 to 12 feet
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c. 6 to 18 feet
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d. 8 to 20 feet
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ANSWER: Y C B
The social space is 4 to 12 feet.
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REF: Y C Y C pg. 5 YC OBJ: Y C Y C 5

9. What is the appropriate distance for the personal space?
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