Atypical pneumonia is most likely caused by which of the following organisms?

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

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is defined as reflux that occurs more than:

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

The review of systems is very important because it provides the interviewer with:

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 50-year-old patient would be said to have hypotension when her:

What pulmonary disorder is associated with visiting or living in Ohio, Maryland, and the central Mississippi Valley?

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?