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Chapter 03 - Quality, Patient Safety, and Communication, and Recordkeeping
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- Allegany College Of Maryland
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Chapter 03 - Quality, Patient Safety, and Communication, and RecordkeepingKacmarek et al.: Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care,
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following is/are potential area(s) of risk to patients receiving respiratory care?
1. Movement and ambulation
2. Electrical shock
3. Fire hazards
a. 1 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3
ANS: D
The key areas of potential risk are (1) patient movement and ambulation, (2) electrical
hazards, and (3) fire hazards.
DIF: Recall REF: p. 42 OBJ: 2 | 3
2. Lifting heavy objects is best done with which of the following techniques?
a. Straight spine, bent legs
b. Straight spine, straight legs
c. Bent spine, bent legs
d. Bent spine, straight legs
ANS: A
Note that the correct technique calls for a straight spine and use of the leg muscles to lift the
object.
DIF: Application REF: p. 43 OBJ: 1
3. Which of the following factors are most critical in determining when a patient can be
ambulated?
1. Willingness of patient
2. Stability of vital signs
3. Absence of severe pain
a. 2 and 3 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 1, 2, and 3
d. 1 and 3 only
ANS: A
Ambulation should begin as soon as the patient is physiologically stable and free of severe
pain.
DIF: Application REF: p. 43 OBJ: 2
4. Which of the following statements is false about patient ambulation?
a. Ambulation is necessary for normal body functioning.
, b. Patients must be carefully monitored during ambulation.
c. Chairs or emergency supports must be available during ambulation.
d. Patients with intravenous (IV) lines should not be ambulated.
ANS: D
Place all equipment (e.g., intravenous [IV] equipment, nasogastric tube, surgical drainage
tubes) close to the patient to prevent dislodging during ambulation.
DIF: Application REF: p. 43 OBJ: 2
5. Which of the following parameters should be monitored during ambulation?
1. Skin color
2. Breathing rate and effort
3. Level of consciousness
4. Urine output
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 3 and 4 only
c. 1, 2, and 3 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
ANS: C
Skin color, breathing rate and effort, and level of consciousness provide clues to how well the
patient is tolerating ambulation.
DIF: Application REF: p. 43 OBJ: 2
6. Which of the following terms describes the power potential behind electrical energy?
a. Voltage
b. Current
c. Ohms
d. Resistance
ANS: A
Voltage is the power potential behind the electrical energy.
DIF: Recall REF: p. 44 OBJ: 3
7. Which of the following is used to report electrical current?
a. Ohms
b. Voltage
c. Amps
d. Cycles
ANS: C
Current is the flow of electricity from a point of higher voltage to one of lower voltages and is
reported in amperes (or amps).
DIF: Recall REF: p. 44 OBJ: 3
8. What is the primary factor determining the effect of an electrical shock?
a. Current
b. Temperature
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