Which of the following functions should a respiratory care ...

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Which of the following functions should a respiratory care practitioner perform when making a home care visit?
 
  1. Identify any problem areas or concerns of the patient.
  2. Assess the equipment (operation, cleanliness, and supply needs).
  3. Determine the patient's compliance with the therapy.
  4. Assess the patient (including pre- and post-treatment measures).
  a. 1, 2, and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, 3, and 4
  c. 1 and 3 only
  d. 3 and 4 only

Question 2

All of the following are included in a respiratory care practitioner's weekly summary of a sub-acute or long-term care resident's progress except:
 
  a. complete course of respiratory therapy.
  b. changes in respiratory status.
  c. explanation of any patient education.
  d. recommendations for additional therapy.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
When a visit is made by a respiratory therapist, a number of functions must be performed. These include the following:
 Patient assessment (objective and subjective data), including pretreatment and posttreatment measurements of pulse, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and expiratory flows (FEV1, PEFR)
 Patient's compliance with prescribed respiratory home care
 Equipment assessment (operation, cleanliness, and need for related supplies)
 Identification of any problem areas or patient concerns
 Statement related to patient goals and therapeutic plan

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The weekly summary provides a synopsis of residents' progress, including any changes in their respiratory status, results of any additional tests, explanation of any patient education, and rec-ommendations for additional therapy.