Wilkins’ Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care 9th Edition Test Bank Updated Latest Comprehensive Exam Practice Questions with Verified Answers for Respiratory Therapy Students Covers Patient Assessment, Pulmonary Function, and Clinical Procedures 2026–

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Chapters 1 – 21



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Contents:
Chapter 1. Preparing for the Patient Encounter
Chapter 2. The Medical History and the Interview
Chapter 3. Cardiopulmonary Symptoms
Chapter 4. Vital Signs
Chapter 5. Fundamentals of Physical Examination
Chapter 6. Neurologic Assessment
Chapter 7. Clinical Laboratory Studies
Chapter 8. Interpretation of Blood Gases
Chapter 9. Pulmonary Function Testing
Chapter 10. Chest Imaging
Chapter 11. Electrocardiography
Chapter 12. Neonatal and Pediatric Assessment
Chapter 13. Older Patient Assessment
Chapter 14. Monitoring in Critical Care
Chapter 15. Vascular Pressure Monitoring
Chapter 16. Cardiac Output Measurement
Chapter 17. Bronchoscopy
Chapter 18. Nutritional Assessment
Chapter 19. Sleep and Breathing Assessment
Chapter 20. Home Care Patient Assessment
Chapter 21. Documentation

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MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which of the following activities is not part of the role of respiratory therapists (RTs) T T T T T T T T T T T T



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 changes.
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d. Document the patient diagnosis in the patient’s chart. T T T T T T T




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RTs are not qualified to make an official diagnosis. This is the role of the attending physician.
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REF: Table 1-1, pg. 4 T T T T T OBJ: 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 T



b. Introductory stage T



c. Preinteraction stage T



d. Initial assessment stage T T




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Physician orders should be reviewed in the patient’s chart before the physician sees the pati
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REF: Table 1-1, pg. 4 T T T T T OBJ: 9

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



b. Preinteraction stage T



c. Initial assessment stage T T



d. Treatment stage T




ANSWER:K A T



The patient ID bracelet must be checked before moving forward with assessment and treatm
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REF: Table 1-1, pg. 4 T T T T T OBJ: 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. T T T



b. Ask the patient for permission. T T T T



c. Check the chart for vital signs. T T T T T



d. Listen to breath sounds. T T T




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It is considered polite to ask the patient for permission before touching and reading his or h er
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ID bracelet. T

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5. What is the goal of the introductory phase?
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a. Assess the patient’s apparent age. T T T T



b. Identify the patient’s family history. T T T T



c. Determine the patient’s diagnosis. T T T



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




ANSWER:K D T



The introductory phase is all about getting to know the patient and establishing a rapport with
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him or her.
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REF: Table 1-1, pg. 4
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6. Which of the following behaviors is not consistent with resistive behavior of a patient?
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a. Crossed arms T



b. Minimal eye contact T T



c. Brief answers to questions T T T



d. Asking the purpose of the treatment T T T T T




ANSWER:K D T



If a patient asks about the purpose of the treatment you are about to give, this generally indi
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cates that he or she is not upset.
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REF: Table 1-1, pg. 4
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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:K D T



When you first see the patient, you are encouraged to perform a brief assessment to make su re
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the treatment order by the physician is still appropriate. The patient’s status may have cha nged
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REF: Table 1-1, pg. 4
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8. What is the appropriate distance for the social space from the patient?
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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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The social space is 4 to 12 feet.
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REF: T T pg. 5 T OBJ: 5

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