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Upon entering a severe asthmatic's room to deliver bronchodilator therapy,the patient expresses displeasure with his physician and the hospital.What should the practitioner do at this time?

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Effective communication is necessary to ...

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How are entries entered into the medical record?


A) In chronological order
B) In random order
C) In order of department
D) Alphabetical order

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What is a compilation of pertinent facts of a patient's life and health history,illness(es) ,and treatment(s) written by health care professionals who have contributed to the care of that patient?


A) Risk management
B) The medical record
C) Clinical goals
D) Physician's orders

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Which part of the medical record states the date and time the patient was admitted to the acute care facility as well as the patient's medical diagnosis?


A) Physician's orders
B) Progress notes
C) Admission record
D) Medical history

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Which of the following are NOT included in imaging reports?


A) Ultrasound
B) Surgery
C) Chest radiographs
D) Magnetic resonance imaging scans

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How is the history of the patient obtained by the physician?


A) From the patient
B) From the physical examination
C) From the patient's family
D) a and c

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The respiratory care practitioner's evaluation of the goals of bronchial hygiene should include _______________________. I.production of sputum following coughing. II.assessment of clinical improvement. III.stabilization of pulmonary hygiene with chronic pulmonary disease and a history of secretion retention


A) I only
B) II and III
C) I and III
D) I,II,and III

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What is the method of charting that usually employs fill-in-the-blank forms where only data that change are documented?


A) Clinical goal charting
B) Charting by exception
C) Objective data charting
D) Progress notes

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Which of the following is found in the discharge plan? I.Any prescribed medication II.Teaching for prescribed medication III.Laboratory results


A) I and II
B) I only
C) II and III
D) I,II,and III

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What are measurable,demonstrated outcomes that can be assessed following patient treatment or intervention?


A) Goals
B) Objectives
C) Assessments
D) Procedures

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Which part of the chart contains temperature,pulse,respiration,blood pressure,urine output,oral intake (fluids) ,and daily weights?


A) Physician's Orders
B) History and Physical Examination
C) Multidisciplinary Records
D) Graphic Record

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What are measurable outcomes the patient is expected to achieve following the intervention of a health care practitioner?


A) Clinical goals
B) Charting by exception
C) Objective data
D) Progress notes

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Which of the following are recorded in the patient's record? I.Tests II.Treatments III.Procedures IV.Assessments


A) I and II only
B) II and III only
C) I,III,and IV
D) I,II,III,and IV

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Which of the following is NOT true about the patient's medical record?


A) It serves as legal proof of the nature of care,quality of care,and timeliness of care.
B) It is the only source on a given patient referred to by all health care professionals
C) The hospital may use it for risk management,reimbursement purposes,or research purposes among others.
D) Assessment(s) ,treatment(s) ,procedure(s) ,and test(s) are all recorded in it.

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Legally,if an event is not documented in the patient's medical record,_______________.


A) it can be documented up to one week after the event.
B) it can be charged to the patient's hospital bill.
C) it was not done.
D) it is valid only if the patient remembers the event.

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A patient with COPD who has oxygen and a nebulizer at home is ready to be discharged.The practitioner enters the patient's room to reinforce previous directions.The patient states he knows how to use the home care devices and how they are to be used.How should the practitioner proceed with the instructions?

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The patient's reluctance to hear anymore...

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What is the purpose of the medical record?


A) It is temporary proof of the nature of care,quality of care,and timeliness of care.
B) It is the one place where all pertinent medical information on a patient is recorded and accessible to all health care professionals caring for that patient.
C) It is an approximate record of the patient's condition,illness,and treatment.
D) To provide a written source of information regarding that patient providing a common source of information for all caregivers.

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Information provided to the physician by the patient is _______________________.


A) contained in the progress notes.
B) always confidential.
C) objective data.
D) subjective data

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Which of the following is NOT true concerning documentation?


A) Document things in anticipation of doing it
B) The date and time of interaction
C) Accuracy,timeliness,and truthfulness all are important
D) Document only what has been performed

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When attempting to achieve ventilation goals the respiratory care practitioner should assess the ________________.


A) PaO₂ .
B) SaO₂ .
C) PaCO₂ .
D) HCO₃.

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