Chapter 01: The Patient Interview MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The respiratory care practitioner is conducting a patient interview. The main purpose of thisinterview is to: a. review data with the patient. b. gather subjective data from the patient. c. gather objective data from the patient. d. fill out the history form or checklist. ANS: B The interview is a meeting between the respiratory care practitioner and the patient. It allows thecollection of subjective data about the patient’s feelings regarding his/her condition. The history should be done before the interview. Although data can be reviewed,that is not the primary purpose of the interview. 2. For there to be a successful interview, the respiratory therapist must: a. provide leading questions to guide the patient. b. reassure the patient. c. be an active listener. d. use medical terminology to show knowledge of the subject matter. ANS: C The personal qualities that a respiratory therapist must have to conduct a successful interview include being an active listener, having a genuine concern for the patient, and having empathy. Leading questions must be avoided. Reassurance may provide a false sense of comfort to the patient. Medicaljargon can sound exclusionary and paternalistic to a patient. 3. Which of the following would be found on a history form? 1. Age 2. Chief complaint 3. Present health 4. Family history 5. Health insurance providera. 1, 4 b. 2, 3 c. 3, 4, 5


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