Delivering Evidence-Based Respiratory Care Kacmarek et al.(MCQs with Answers)

Chapter 02 - Delivering Evidence-Based Respiratory Care Kacmarek et al.: Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 11th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Quality in the practice of respiratory care encompasses which of the following? 1. Personnel performing care 2. Equipment used 3. Method or manner in which care is provided 4. Level of experience of respiratory care providers a. 1 and 2 only b. 3 only c. 1, 3, and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4 ANS: D Quality, as applied to the practice of respiratory care, is multidimensional. It encompasses the personnel who perform respiratory care, the equipment used, and the method or manner in which care is provided. DIF: Recall REF: p. 18 OBJ: 1 2. Who is professionally responsible for the clinical function of the respiratory care department? a. Shift supervisor b. Department head c. Medical director d. Clinical supervisor ANS: C The medical director of respiratory care is professionally responsible for the clinical function of the department and provides oversight of the clinical care that is delivered (Box 2-1). DIF: Recall REF: p. 19 OBJ: 1 3. What is the most essential aspect of providing quality respiratory care? 1. Care being provided is indicated. 2. Care is delivered competently and appropriately. 3. Physician appropriately evaluates pa..........