Test Bank
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Wilkins’ Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care 7th Edition Heuer
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n0 Questions & Answers with rationales ,All Chapters 1-21 |Complete guide
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,Wilkins' Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care,
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Contents:
Chapter 1. Preparing for the Patient
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n 0 Encounter Chapter 2. The Medical History
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n 0 and the Interview Chapter 3.
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n 0 Cardiopulmonary Symptoms n 0
Chapter n 0 4. n 0 Vital n 0 Signs
Chapter 5. Fundamentals of Physical
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n 0 Examination Chapter 6. Neurologicn0 n 0 n 0
n 0 Assessment
Chapter 7. Clinical Laboratory Studies
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n0 Chapter 8. Interpretation of Blood
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n 0 Gases Chapter 9. Pulmonary Function
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n 0 Testing Chapter 10. Chest Imaging
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Chapter n 0 11. n 0 Electrocardiography
Chapter 12. Neonatal and Pediatric
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n 0 Assessment Chapter 13. Older Patient
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n 0 Assessment
Chapter 14. Monitoring in Critical Care
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n0 Chapter 15. Vascular Pressure
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n 0 Monitoring Chapter 16. Cardiac Output
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n 0 Measurement Chapter 17. Bronchoscopy n0 n 0 n 0
Chapter n 0 18. n 0 Nutritional n 0 Assessment
Chapter 19. Sleep and Breathing Assessment
,Chapter 1: Preparing for the Patient
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Encounter Test Bank
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MULTIPLE CHOICE n0
1. Which of the following activities is not part of the role of
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n 0 respiratory therapists (RTs) in 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
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d. Document the patient diagnosis in the patient’s chart.
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ANSWER: D
RTs are not qualified to make an official diagnosis. This is the role of
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the attending physician.
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REF: Table n 0 1-1, n 0 pg. n 0 4 OBJ: 9
2. In which of the following stages of patient–clinician interaction is
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n 0 the review of physician orders carried out?
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a. Treatment stage n0
b. Introductory stage n 0
c. Preinteraction stage n0
d. Initial assessment stage n 0 n 0
ANSWER: C
Physician orders should be reviewed in the patient’s chart before the
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physician sees the patient.
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REF: Table n 0 1-1, n 0 pg. n 0 4 OBJ: 9
3. In which stage of patient–clinician interaction is the patient
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n 0 identification bracelet checked? n 0 n0
a. Introductory stage n 0
b. Preinteraction stage n0
c. Initial assessment stage n 0 n 0
d. Treatment stage n0
ANSWER: A
The patient ID bracelet must be checked before moving forward with
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assessment and treatment.
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REF: Table n 0 1-1, n 0 pg. n 0 4 OBJ: 9
4. What should be done just before the
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a. Check the patient’s SpO2. n0 n0 n 0
b. Ask the patient for permission.
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c. Check the chart for vital signs. n 0 n 0 n 0 n 0 n 0
d. Listen to breath sounds. n 0 n 0 n 0
ANSWER: B
It is considered polite to ask the patient for permission before touching
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and reading his or her ID bracelet.
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, REF: pg. n 0 3 OBJ: 3 n 0 | n 0 5
5. What is the goal of the introductory phase?
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a. Assess the patient’s apparent age.
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b. Identify the patient’s family history.
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c. Determine the patient’s diagnosis. n0 n0 n0
d. Establish a rapport with the patient. n 0 n 0 n 0 n 0 n 0
ANSWER: D
The introductory phase is all about getting to know the patient and
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establishing a rapport with him or her.
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REF: Table n 0 1-1, n 0 pg. n 0 4 OBJ: 3
6. Which of the following behaviors is not consistent with
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patient?
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a. Crossed arms n 0
b. Minimal eye contact n 0 n 0
c. Brief answers to questionsn 0 n 0 n 0
d. Asking the purpose of the treatment n 0 n 0 n 0 n 0 n 0
ANSWER: D
If a patient asks about the purpose of the treatment you are about to
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give, this generally indicates that he or she is not upset.
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REF: Table n 0 1-1, n 0 pg. n 0 4 OBJ: 3
7. What n 0 is the main purpose of the initial assessment stage?
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a. To n 0 identify any allergies to medications
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b. To n0 document the patient’s smoking history n0 n0 n0 n 0
c. To n 0 personally get to know the patient better n 0 n 0 n 0 n 0 n 0 n 0
d. To n0 verify that the prescribed treatment is still needed and
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ANSWER: D
When you first see the patient, you are encouraged to perform a brief
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assessment to make sure the treatment order by the physician is still
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appropriate. The patient’s status may have changed abruptly recently.
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REF: Table n 0 1-1, n 0 pg. n 0 4 OBJ: 3
8. What n 0is n 0 the appropriate
n 0 n 0 distance n 0 for n 0 the n 0 social n 0 space from the n 0 n 0 n 0 patient?
a. 3 n 0 to n 0 5 n 0 feet
b. 4 n 0 to n 0 12 n 0feet
c. 6 n 0 to n 0 18 n 0feet
d. 8 n 0 to n 0 20 n 0feet
ANSWER: B
The n 0 social n 0 space n 0 is n 0 4 n 0 to n 0 12 n 0 feet.
REF: pg. n 0 5 OBJ: 5
9. What n 0 is n 0 the n 0 appropriate n 0 distance for n 0 n 0 the n 0 personal n 0 space?
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Wilkins’ Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care 7th Edition Heuer
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n0 Questions & Answers with rationales ,All Chapters 1-21 |Complete guide
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,Wilkins' Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care,
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Contents:
Chapter 1. Preparing for the Patient
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n 0 Encounter Chapter 2. The Medical History
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n 0 and the Interview Chapter 3.
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n 0 Cardiopulmonary Symptoms n 0
Chapter n 0 4. n 0 Vital n 0 Signs
Chapter 5. Fundamentals of Physical
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n 0 Examination Chapter 6. Neurologicn0 n 0 n 0
n 0 Assessment
Chapter 7. Clinical Laboratory Studies
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n0 Chapter 8. Interpretation of Blood
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n 0 Gases Chapter 9. Pulmonary Function
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n 0 Testing Chapter 10. Chest Imaging
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Chapter n 0 11. n 0 Electrocardiography
Chapter 12. Neonatal and Pediatric
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n 0 Assessment Chapter 13. Older Patient
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n 0 Assessment
Chapter 14. Monitoring in Critical Care
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n0 Chapter 15. Vascular Pressure
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n 0 Monitoring Chapter 16. Cardiac Output
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n 0 Measurement Chapter 17. Bronchoscopy n0 n 0 n 0
Chapter n 0 18. n 0 Nutritional n 0 Assessment
Chapter 19. Sleep and Breathing Assessment
,Chapter 1: Preparing for the Patient
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Encounter Test Bank
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MULTIPLE CHOICE n0
1. Which of the following activities is not part of the role of
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n 0 respiratory therapists (RTs) in 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
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d. Document the patient diagnosis in the patient’s chart.
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ANSWER: D
RTs are not qualified to make an official diagnosis. This is the role of
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the attending physician.
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REF: Table n 0 1-1, n 0 pg. n 0 4 OBJ: 9
2. In which of the following stages of patient–clinician interaction is
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n 0 the review of physician orders carried out?
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a. Treatment stage n0
b. Introductory stage n 0
c. Preinteraction stage n0
d. Initial assessment stage n 0 n 0
ANSWER: C
Physician orders should be reviewed in the patient’s chart before the
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physician sees the patient.
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REF: Table n 0 1-1, n 0 pg. n 0 4 OBJ: 9
3. In which stage of patient–clinician interaction is the patient
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n 0 identification bracelet checked? n 0 n0
a. Introductory stage n 0
b. Preinteraction stage n0
c. Initial assessment stage n 0 n 0
d. Treatment stage n0
ANSWER: A
The patient ID bracelet must be checked before moving forward with
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assessment and treatment.
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REF: Table n 0 1-1, n 0 pg. n 0 4 OBJ: 9
4. What should be done just before the
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a. Check the patient’s SpO2. n0 n0 n 0
b. Ask the patient for permission.
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c. Check the chart for vital signs. n 0 n 0 n 0 n 0 n 0
d. Listen to breath sounds. n 0 n 0 n 0
ANSWER: B
It is considered polite to ask the patient for permission before touching
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and reading his or her ID bracelet.
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, REF: pg. n 0 3 OBJ: 3 n 0 | n 0 5
5. What is the goal of the introductory phase?
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a. Assess the patient’s apparent age.
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b. Identify the patient’s family history.
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c. Determine the patient’s diagnosis. n0 n0 n0
d. Establish a rapport with the patient. n 0 n 0 n 0 n 0 n 0
ANSWER: D
The introductory phase is all about getting to know the patient and
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establishing a rapport with him or her.
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REF: Table n 0 1-1, n 0 pg. n 0 4 OBJ: 3
6. Which of the following behaviors is not consistent with
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patient?
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a. Crossed arms n 0
b. Minimal eye contact n 0 n 0
c. Brief answers to questionsn 0 n 0 n 0
d. Asking the purpose of the treatment n 0 n 0 n 0 n 0 n 0
ANSWER: D
If a patient asks about the purpose of the treatment you are about to
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give, this generally indicates that he or she is not upset.
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REF: Table n 0 1-1, n 0 pg. n 0 4 OBJ: 3
7. What n 0 is the main purpose of the initial assessment stage?
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a. To n 0 identify any allergies to medications
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b. To n0 document the patient’s smoking history n0 n0 n0 n 0
c. To n 0 personally get to know the patient better n 0 n 0 n 0 n 0 n 0 n 0
d. To n0 verify that the prescribed treatment is still needed and
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ANSWER: D
When you first see the patient, you are encouraged to perform a brief
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assessment to make sure the treatment order by the physician is still
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appropriate. The patient’s status may have changed abruptly recently.
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REF: Table n 0 1-1, n 0 pg. n 0 4 OBJ: 3
8. What n 0is n 0 the appropriate
n 0 n 0 distance n 0 for n 0 the n 0 social n 0 space from the n 0 n 0 n 0 patient?
a. 3 n 0 to n 0 5 n 0 feet
b. 4 n 0 to n 0 12 n 0feet
c. 6 n 0 to n 0 18 n 0feet
d. 8 n 0 to n 0 20 n 0feet
ANSWER: B
The n 0 social n 0 space n 0 is n 0 4 n 0 to n 0 12 n 0 feet.
REF: pg. n 0 5 OBJ: 5
9. What n 0 is n 0 the n 0 appropriate n 0 distance for n 0 n 0 the n 0 personal n 0 space?
