Respiratory Therapy I Test 1 (Physical Assessment) Questions with 100% Correct Answers

Know indications or purpose for bedside assessments Correct Answer physical assessment, interview, establishing baseline; opportunity to establish rapport with patient What are the components of bedside assessment Correct Answer physical exam, chief complaint, history of present illness, past medical history Patient Interview Correct Answer primary way of obtaining comprehensive information about the patient in order to provide effective patient-centered care Chief Complaint Correct Answer a concise statement describing the symptom, problem, condition, diagnosis, physician recommended return, or other factor that is the reason for a medical encounter History of Present Illness Correct Answer a detailed interview prompted by the chief complaint or presenting symptom Past Medical History Correct Answer narrative or record of past events and circumstances that are or may be relevant to a patient's current state of health Family/Social/Environmental Correct Answer family medical history, hobbies, occupation, and life happenings such as vacation Dyspnea Correct Answer a patient perceived shortness of breath Orthopnea Correct Answer breathing is easier in an upright position Cough Correct Answer dry, loose, productive, or effective Sputum Production Correct Answer occurs when the respiratory tract secretions are beyond the ability of the mucociliary mechanism to deal with Hemoptysis Correct Answer blood in the sputum What is typical of pleuritic chest pain? Correct Answer locate laterally, sharp and stabbing in nature, and increases with breathing Fever Correct Answer have a temperature