For there to be a successful interview, the respiratory therapist ...

[pragya sharda]

For there to be a successful interview, the respiratory therapist must:
 
  a. provide leading questions to guide the patient.
  b. be an active listener.
  c. reassure the patient.
  d. use medical terminology to show knowledge of the subject matter.

Question 2

The respiratory therapist is conducting a patient interview. The main purpose of this interview is to:
 
  a. review data with the patient.
  b. gather subjective data from the patient.
  c. gather objective data from the patient.
  d. fill out the history form or checklist.

[k.lashomb]

Answer to Question 1

B
The personal qualities that a respiratory therapist must have to conduct a successful interview include being an active listener, having a genuine concern for the patient, and having empathy. Leading questions must be avoided. Reassurance may provide a false sense of comfort to the patient. Medical jargon can sound exclusionary and paternalistic to a patient.

Answer to Question 2

B
During the interview, the patient provides his or her opinion (subjective data) on the situation. The history should be done before the interview. Although data can be reviewed, that is not the primary purpose of the interview.

[pragya sharda]

TYSM

[amcvicar]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it