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Why is it important for the respiratory care practitioner to interview and examine a patient? I. It provides essential informationII. It “double checks” the collection of information done by othersIII. It creates rapport with the patientIV. It allows the practitioner to assess impact of an illness on an individual

A disease process causing consolidation, that results in increased lung density will result in which of the following? I. increased tactile fremitusII. dull percussion noteIII. decreased thoracic expansionIV. decreased WOB

Which of the following describes dyspnea when a patient is in a reclining position?

A significant decrease in the pulse strength occurring during spontaneous inhalation describes which of the following?

If a patient has a RR of 12, a Vt of 400 ml and a total physiologic deadspace ventilation of 150 ml, what is the patients alveolar ventilation (VA)? (answer must include unit of measure)

Deep fast respirations caused by metabolic acidosis is termed what?

Which of the following is one of the most common symptoms associated with pulmonary disease?

The primary functions of the lungs are to [answer1] and [answer2]  

Which of the following are internal factors that can be assessed during the patient interview? I. Attitudes and valuesII. Language barriers that may existIII. Perceptions and feelingsIV. Stress and anxiety

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