KETTERING TMC WORKBOOK (PATIENT
ASSESSMENT) EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
What changes may indicate if a patient doesn't have adequate
perfusion? --CORRECT ANSWER---HR
-BP
-Sensorium
-Temperature
-Urine Output
-Hemodynamics
Signs are --CORRECT ANSWER--objective information - things you
can see and measure
-color
-pulse
-edema
-vital signs
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,symptoms are --CORRECT ANSWER--subjective information -
things patient tells you
-dyspnea
-pain level
-nausea
-muscle weakness
5 items that are important to review in a patients medical record --
CORRECT ANSWER--1. Allergies
2. Signs/Symptoms
3. History
4. Advanced directives
5. HPI
List 4 critical life functions --CORRECT ANSWER--Ventilation
Oxygenation
Circulation
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,Perfusion
What life function is first priority? --CORRECT ANSWER--
Ventilation
What assessments would determine how well a patient is ventilating?
--CORRECT ANSWER---RR
-Vt
-Chest Movement
-Breath Sounds
-PaCo2
-EtCO2
How would the therapist determine if a patient has a problem with
oxygenation? --CORRECT ANSWER---HR
-Color
-Sensorium
-PaO2/SpO2
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, What information would help the therapist determine if a patient's
circulation is adequate? --CORRECT ANSWER---HR and Strength
-CO
advanced directive --CORRECT ANSWER--set of instructions
documenting what Tx a patient wants if they were unable to make
medical decisions
what are 4 types of advanced directives --CORRECT ANSWER--1.
living will - Tx patient wants if became terminally ill; doesn't appoint
someone else to make medical decisions
2. DNI order - do not intubate (can ventilate)
3. DNR order - do not resuscitate
4. durable power of attorney - health care proxy; only in affect when
patient can't make healthcare decisions
A properly written order for respiratory care should include what 4
factors? --CORRECT ANSWER--1. type of treatment
2. frequency
3. medication/dosage
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ASSESSMENT) EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
What changes may indicate if a patient doesn't have adequate
perfusion? --CORRECT ANSWER---HR
-BP
-Sensorium
-Temperature
-Urine Output
-Hemodynamics
Signs are --CORRECT ANSWER--objective information - things you
can see and measure
-color
-pulse
-edema
-vital signs
Page | 1
,symptoms are --CORRECT ANSWER--subjective information -
things patient tells you
-dyspnea
-pain level
-nausea
-muscle weakness
5 items that are important to review in a patients medical record --
CORRECT ANSWER--1. Allergies
2. Signs/Symptoms
3. History
4. Advanced directives
5. HPI
List 4 critical life functions --CORRECT ANSWER--Ventilation
Oxygenation
Circulation
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,Perfusion
What life function is first priority? --CORRECT ANSWER--
Ventilation
What assessments would determine how well a patient is ventilating?
--CORRECT ANSWER---RR
-Vt
-Chest Movement
-Breath Sounds
-PaCo2
-EtCO2
How would the therapist determine if a patient has a problem with
oxygenation? --CORRECT ANSWER---HR
-Color
-Sensorium
-PaO2/SpO2
Page | 3
, What information would help the therapist determine if a patient's
circulation is adequate? --CORRECT ANSWER---HR and Strength
-CO
advanced directive --CORRECT ANSWER--set of instructions
documenting what Tx a patient wants if they were unable to make
medical decisions
what are 4 types of advanced directives --CORRECT ANSWER--1.
living will - Tx patient wants if became terminally ill; doesn't appoint
someone else to make medical decisions
2. DNI order - do not intubate (can ventilate)
3. DNR order - do not resuscitate
4. durable power of attorney - health care proxy; only in affect when
patient can't make healthcare decisions
A properly written order for respiratory care should include what 4
factors? --CORRECT ANSWER--1. type of treatment
2. frequency
3. medication/dosage
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