Deck 1: The Patient Interview

Question 1

When closing the interview, the respiratory therapist should do which of the following?
1) Recheck the patient's vital signs.
2) Thank the patient.
3) Ask if the patient has any questions.
4) Close the door behind himself/herself for patient privacy.

A)2
B)2, 3
C)1, 3, 4
D)1, 2, 4

Answer 1

2, 3

Question 2

The respiratory therapist may choose to use the patient interview technique of silence in which of the following situations?

A) To prompt the patient to ask a question
B) After a direct question
C) After an open-ended question
D) To allow the patient to review his/her history

Answer 2

After an open-ended question

Question 3

The respiratory care practitioner 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.

Answer 3

gather subjective data from the patient.

Question 4

Which of the following are the most important components of a successful interview?

A) Communication and understanding
B) Authority and the use of medical terminology
C) Providing assurance and giving advice
D) Asking leading questions and anticipating patient responses to questions

Question 5

The respiratory therapist is conducting a patient interview and recording responses in the patient's electronic health record. The respiratory therapist should take which of the following into account regarding the use of the computer to record responses?

A) The therapist's attention may be shifted from the patient to the computer.
B) The patient will feel more important than if the information is recorded on paper.
C) The therapist will be less likely to make spelling errors if using a spell-check program.
D) The environment will be more professional and the patient will be more likely to open up if the interview is conducted with paper.

Question 6

During the interview the patient states, "Every time I climb the stairs I have to stop to catch my breath." Hearing this, the respiratory therapist replies, "So, it sounds like you get short of breath climbing stairs." This interviewing technique is called:

A) clarification.
B) modeling.
C) empathy.
D) reflection.

Question 7

The direct question interview format is used to:
1) speed up the interview.
2) let the patient fully explain his/her situation.
3) help the respiratory therapist show empathy.
4) gather specific information.

A)1, 4
B)2, 3
C)3, 4
D)1, 2, 3

Question 8

External factors the respiratory care practitioner should make efforts to provide during an interview include which of the following?
1) Minimize or prevent interruptions.
2) Ensure privacy during discussions.
3) Interviewer is the same sex as the patient to prevent bias.
4) Be comfortable for the patient and interviewer.

A)1, 4
B)2, 3
C)1, 2, 4
D)2, 3, 4

Question 9

Which of the following would be found on a history form?
1) Age
2) Chief complaint
3) Present health
4) Family history
5) Health insurance provider

A)1, 4
B)2, 3
C)3, 4, 5
D)1, 2, 3, 4

Question 10

The respiratory therapist is conducting a patient interview. The therapist chooses to use open-ended questions. Open-ended questions allow the therapist to do which of the following?
1) Gather information when a patient introduces a new topic.
2) Introduce a new subject area.
3) Begin the interview process.
4) Gather specific information.

A)4
B)1, 3
C)1, 2, 3
D)2, 3, 4

Question 11

To have the most productive interviewing session, which of the following types of responses to assist in the interview should the respiratory therapist avoid?

A) Confrontation
B) Reflection
C) Facilitation
D) Distancing

Question 12

The respiratory therapist should be aware of a patient's culture and religious beliefs for which of the following reasons?

A) To be able to engage in a meaningful conversation
B) To change any misguided notions the patient has that may impact his/her health
C) To explain to the patient how these beliefs will lead to discrimination and stereotyping
D) To better understand how the patient's beliefs may impact how the patient thinks and behaves

Question 13

For there to be a successful interview, the respiratory therapist must:

A) provide leading questions to guide the patient.
B) reassure the patient.
C) be an active listener.
D) use medical terminology to show knowledge of the subject matter.