Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care Chapter 16

What is a primary purpose of establishing a rapport with the patient during the interview?

To build trust and collect diagnostic information

In which space should the clinician conduct the patient interview?

Personal space

What is a characteristic of a leading question?

It leads the patient towards a desired response

What is a benefit of collecting diagnostic information through the patient interview?

It provides the patient's perspective on their symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What is a purpose of monitoring changes in the patient's symptoms and response to therapy?

To adjust treatment strategies accordingly Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to avoid leading questions during the patient interview?

They can elicit false information Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common location of pulmonary infarctions associated with thromboembolic obstruction?

Lung bases Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a pathophysiologic change associated with pulmonary embolism?

Increased ciliary mobility Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of death from massive pulmonary embolism?

Cardiovascular collapse Signup and view all the answers

What is a contributing factor to the development of hypoxemia in a patient with pulmonary emboli?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the two blood supplies to the lung?

Pulmonary arterial circulation and bronchial circulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the usual presentation of pulmonary infarction on chest images?

A wedge-shaped opacity Signup and view all the answers

What type of lung disease is typically associated with a dry, nonproductive cough?

Pulmonary fibrosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe mucus from the tracheobronchial tree that has not been contaminated by oral secretions?

Phlegm Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe sputum that contains pus cells?

Purulent Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe coughing up blood or blood-streaked sputum from the lungs?

Hemoptysis Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of pleuritic chest pain?

It increases with breathing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of restrictive lung disease?

A dry, nonproductive cough Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of pedal edema?

Heart failure Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of coronary artery occlusion?

Myocardial infarction Signup and view all the answers

Why does tachypnea occur with significant fever?

Due to increased oxygen intake Signup and view all the answers

What is included in a patient's past medical history?

All past major illnesses, injuries, surgeries, hospitalizations, allergies, and health-related habits Signup and view all the answers

What is an element of a patient's social and environmental history?

Occupation and employment history Signup and view all the answers

What is a common respiratory change seen in patients with significant fever?

More rapid rate Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the family and social/environmental history part of the medical history?

Genetic links to disease and current life situation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pulmonary disorders is not believed to have a genetic link?

Pneumonia Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe excessive sweating?

Diaphoresis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a possible cause of diaphoresis?

Hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of diaphoresis?

Excessive sweating Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of tachypnea in patients with significant fever?

Increased need for oxygen intake and carbon dioxide removal Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not associated with diaphoresis?

Hemoptysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of pedal edema?

Heart failure and increased hydrostatic pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is included in a patient's past medical history?

All past major illnesses, injuries, surgeries, hospitalizations, allergies, and health-related habits Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the family and social/environmental history part of the medical history?

To identify genetic links to disease Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pulmonary disorders is believed to have a genetic link?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of coronary artery occlusion?

Myocardial infarction and stress Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of diaphoresis?

Excessive sweating Signup and view all the answers

What is an element of a patient's social and environmental history?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical element of a patient's medical history?

Prior major illnesses and surgery Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is included in a patient's family and social/environmental history?

Family medical history Signup and view all the answers

Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care Chapter 16

Questions and Answers

What is a primary purpose of establishing a rapport with the patient during the interview?

In which space should the clinician conduct the patient interview?

What is a characteristic of a leading question?

What is a benefit of collecting diagnostic information through the patient interview?

What is a purpose of monitoring changes in the patient's symptoms and response to therapy?

Why is it essential to avoid leading questions during the patient interview?

What is the most common location of pulmonary infarctions associated with thromboembolic obstruction?

Which of the following is not a pathophysiologic change associated with pulmonary embolism?

What is the primary cause of death from massive pulmonary embolism?

What is a contributing factor to the development of hypoxemia in a patient with pulmonary emboli?

What is the name of the two blood supplies to the lung?

What is the usual presentation of pulmonary infarction on chest images?

What type of lung disease is typically associated with a dry, nonproductive cough?

What is the term used to describe mucus from the tracheobronchial tree that has not been contaminated by oral secretions?

What is the term used to describe sputum that contains pus cells?

What is the term used to describe coughing up blood or blood-streaked sputum from the lungs?

What is a characteristic of pleuritic chest pain?

Which of the following is a characteristic of restrictive lung disease?

What is the primary cause of pedal edema?

What is the result of coronary artery occlusion?

Why does tachypnea occur with significant fever?

What is included in a patient's past medical history?

What is an element of a patient's social and environmental history?

What is a common respiratory change seen in patients with significant fever?

What is the primary focus of the family and social/environmental history part of the medical history?

Which of the following pulmonary disorders is not believed to have a genetic link?

What is the term used to describe excessive sweating?

Which of the following is not a possible cause of diaphoresis?

What is a characteristic of diaphoresis?

What is the primary cause of tachypnea in patients with significant fever?

Which of the following is not associated with diaphoresis?

What is the most common cause of pedal edema?

What is included in a patient's past medical history?

What is the primary focus of the family and social/environmental history part of the medical history?

Which of the following pulmonary disorders is believed to have a genetic link?

What is the result of coronary artery occlusion?

What is a characteristic of diaphoresis?

What is an element of a patient's social and environmental history?

What is a critical element of a patient's medical history?

Which of the following is included in a patient's family and social/environmental history?

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