Role of Respiratory Therapists in Patient Assessment Quiz
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What is a task that is not part of the role of respiratory therapists (RTs) in patient assessment?

  • Interpret arterial blood gas values and suggest mechanical ventilation changes
  • Assist the physician with diagnostic reasoning skills
  • Provide psychiatric counseling to patients (correct)
  • Help the physician select appropriate pulmonary function tests

    • Which of the following is not a responsibility of respiratory therapists (RTs) in patient assessment?

  • Measuring airflow using spirometry
  • Assessing lung sounds using a stethoscope
  • Analyzing electrocardiograms (ECGs) (correct)
  • Recording vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate

    • Which activity is beyond the scope of respiratory therapists (RTs) during patient assessment?

  • Administering nebulizer treatments
  • Collaborating with dietitians to plan meals
  • Evaluating cardiac enzyme levels (correct)
  • Assisting in intubation procedures

    • What task is not typically performed by respiratory therapists (RTs) in patient assessment?

    <p>Performing surgical incisions for tracheostomy placement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following duties is not part of the role of respiratory therapists (RTs) in patient assessment?

    <p>Inserting central venous catheters to monitor hemodynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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