Egan's Chapter 16: Bedside Assessment of the Patient Questions and Answers well Explained Latest 2024/2025 Update 100% Correct.
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1. What term is used to describe difficult breathing in the reclining position?
a.
Orthopnea
b.
Platypnea
c.
Eupnea
d.
Apnea - ️️Orthopnea
2. The patient interview conducted by the clinician is done in which space?
a.
Social space
b.
Personal space
c.
Intimate space
d.
Critical...
Egan's Chapter 16: Bedside Assessment
of the Patient
1. What term is used to describe difficult breathing in the reclining position?
a.
Orthopnea
b.
Platypnea
c.
Eupnea
d.
Apnea - ✔️✔️Orthopnea
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 - ✔️✔️Personal space
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? - ✔️✔️Is your breathing better now?
4. What term is used to describe sputum that has pus in it?
a.
Fetid
b.
Mucoid
c.
Purulent
d.
,Tenacious - ✔️✔️Purulent
5. 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 - ✔️✔️1, 2, and 4 only
6. What term is used to describe shortness of breath in the upright position?
a.
Orthopnea
b.
Platypnea
c.
Eupnea
d.
Apnea - ✔️✔️Platypnea
7. Which of the following factors has minimal or no impact on the effectiveness of the
patient's cough?
a.
Lung recoil
b.
Airways resistance
c.
Lung volume
d.
Pulmonary vascular resistance - ✔️✔️Pulmonary vascular resistance
8. Which of the following conditions is most likely to cause a dry, nonproductive cough?
a.
Chronic bronchitis
b.
, Cystic fibrosis
c.
Pulmonary fibrosis
d.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - ✔️✔️Pulmonary fibrosis
9. What is the technical term for secretions from the tracheobronchial tree that have not
been contaminated by the mouth?
a.
Sputum
b.
Phlegm
c.
Mucus
d.
Pus - ✔️✔️Phlegm
10. 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 - ✔️✔️2, 3, and 4 only
11. Which of the following terms is used to describe coughing up blood-streaked
sputum?
a.
Hematemesis
b.
Hemoptysis
c.
Hemolysis
d.
Hemostasis - ✔️✔️b.
Hemoptysis
12. Which of the following characteristics are typical for pleuritic chest pain?
1. Located laterally.
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