Chapter 01 - History of Respiratory Care Kacmarek et al.: Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 11th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE Which of the following is an expected role of a respiratory therapist? Promoting lung health and wellness Providing patient education Assessing the patient’s cardiopulmonary health status Selling oxygen (O2) therapy devices to patients 1 only 1 and 4 only 1, 2, and 3 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4 ANS: C Respiratory care includes the assessment, treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, education, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. Respiratory care is increasingly involved in the prevention of respiratory disease, the management of patients with chronic disease, and promotion of health and wellness. DIF: Recall REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1 Where are the majority of respiratory therapists employed? Skilled nursing facilities Diagnostic laboratories Hospitals or acute care settings Outpatient physician offices ANS: C Approximately 75% of all respiratory therapists work in hospitals or other acute care settings. DIF: Recall REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1 Who is considered to be the “father of medicine”? Hippocrates