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Chapter 01: The Patient Interview
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6. The direct question interview format is used to:
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,Des Jardins: Clinical Manifestations and Assessment of Respiratory Disease, 8th Edition
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Chapter 01: The Patient Interview
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MULTIPLE CHOICE z
1. The respiratorycare practitioner is conducting a patient interview. The main purpose of thisi
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nterview is to:
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a. review data with the patient. z z z z
b. gather subjectivehdata fromhthe patient. z z z
c. gather objective data from thepatient. z z z z z
d. fill out thehhistoryform or checklist. z z z z z
ANS: B z
The interview is a meeting between the respiratory care practitioner and thehpatient. It allo ws
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the collection of subjective data about the patient’s feelings regardinghhis/her condition. The
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history should be donehbefore the interview. Although data can be reviewed, that isnot the
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primary purpose of thehinterview.
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2. For therehto be a successful interview, the respiratory therapist must:
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a. provideleading questions to guide the patient. z z z z z z
b. reassurethe patient. z z
c. bean active listener. z z z
d. usemedical terminologyto show knowledge of the subject matter.z z z z z z z z z
ANS: C z
Thepersonal qualities that a respUiratoSry tNher aTp ist muO
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eing anh active listener, having a genuine concern for the patient, and having empathy. Leading que
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stions musthbe avoided. Reassurance may provide a false sensehof comfort toh the patient. Medical jar
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gon can sound exclusionary and paternalistichto a patient.
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3. Which of the following would be found onha history form? z z z z z z z z z
1. Age
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3. Present health z
4. Family history z
5. Healthhinsurance providera. 1, z z
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ANS: D z
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orm becauseheach can impact thehpatient’s health. Health insurance provider information, while
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needed forbillinghpurposes, would not be found on the history form.
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, 4. External factors thehrespiratory care practitioner should make efforts to provide duringhani
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1. Minimizeorprevent interruptions. z z z
2. Ensureprivacyduring discussions. z z z
3. Interviewer is the same sex as thepatient to prevent bias. z z z z z z z z z z
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External factors, such as a good physical setting, enhance the interviewing process. Regardless of the i
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nterview setting (the patient’s bedside, a crowded emergency room, an office in the hospital or clinic,or the
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patient’s home), efforts should behmade to (1) ensure privacy, (2) prevent interruptions, and (3)sec ure a
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comfortable physical environment (e.g., comfortable room temperature, sufficient lighting, absen ce of
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more information from a patient’s topic. Closed or direct questions are used to gather specific informa tion.
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6. The direct question interview format is used to:
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