Bedside Assessment Of The Patient (Egan's 12th Edition Chp.16) complete 2024

1. Which of the following can be considered a purpose of the interview the RT performs? 1. To collect diagnostic information 2. To establish a rapport with the patient 3. To identify plans for payment 4. To identify the effect of therapy a. 1 and 4 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1, 2, and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4 ANS: C Interviewing furnishes unique information because it provides the patient’s perspective. It serves the following three related purposes: (1) to establish a rapport between clinician and patient, (2) to obtain essential diagnostic information, and (3) to help monitor changes in the patient’s symptoms and response to therapy. DIF: Recall REF: p. 321 OBJ: 1 2. The patient interview conducted by the clinician is done in which space? a. Social space b. Personal space c. Intimate space d. Critical space ANS: B Move to the personal space (2 to 4 ft from the patient) to begin the interview. DIF: Recall REF: p. 322 OBJ: 1 3. Which of the following is an example of a leading question? a. Is your breathing better now? b. How is your breathing now? c. When did your breathing change? d. Where is your pain located? ANS: A Asking the patient, “Is your breathing better now?” leads the patient toward a desired response and may elicit false information. DIF: Recall REF: pp. 322-323 OBJ: 1 4. Which of the following are common causes of an increase in the drive to breathe, which would increase the sensation of dyspnea? 1. Hypoxemia 2. Acidosis 3. High fever 4. Hypocapnia a. 1 and 4 only b. 2 and 4 only c. 1, 2, and 3 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only ANS: D Increases in the drive to breathe occur with hypoxemia, acidosis, fever, exercise, or anxiety. DIF: Recall REF: p. 323 OBJ: 2 5. What term is used to describe difficult breathing in the reclining position? a. Orthopnea b. Platypnea c. Eupnea d. Apnea