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:

Which of the following diseases is characterized by abnormal deep tendon reflexes due to abnormalities of the neuromuscular junction?

Which of the following patterns of breathing is associated with a loss in lung volume?

Which of the following respiratory patterns consists of phases of hyperpnea that regularly alternate with episodes of apnea?

Which of the following are components of the physical examination? 1. Inspection 2. Auscultation 3. Manipulation 4. Percussion

Gastroesophageal reflux is caused by:

Hyperventilation would be observed in a patient who has damaged which portion of the brain stem?

Which of the following is the largest part of the brain?

Which of the following diseases is characterized by abnormal deep tendon reflexes due to abnormalities of the neuromuscular junction?

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.