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sheilaspns

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What is the chief reason that respiratory care protocols were developed and are currently being used in hospitals throughout North America?
 
  a. Enhance proper allocation of respiratory care services.
  b. Decrease patient care costs to hospitals and insurance companies.
  c. Expand patient care skills among respira-tory care providers.
  d. Enhance efficiency of respiratory care personnel in providing patient care.

Question 2

The medical director of respiratory care is responsible for which of the following?
 
  1. Supervision of ongoing quality assurance activities
  2. Supervision of respiratory therapists performing pulmonary function testing
  3. Participation in the selection and promotion of technical staff
  4. Medical direction of the in-service and educational programs
  a. 1 only
  b. 1 and 4 only
  c. 1, 2, and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Misallocation has led to the use of respiratory care protocols that are implemented by respiratory therapists (as described under Methods for Enhancing the Quality of Respiratory Care).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Perhaps the most essential aspect of providing quality respiratory care is to ensure that the care being provided is indicated and that it is delivered competently and appropriately.


sheilaspns

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!

ktidd

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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