If a Patient Is Unable to Provide an Accurate History

question 33

Multiple Choice

If a patient is unable to provide an accurate history, the respiratory therapist (RT) should:

• A) ask a family member or friend to supply the information.
• B) ask shorter and more direct questions to determine the cause of the problem.
• C) proceed to treat the patient's symptoms based on information already obtained.
• D) refuse to treat the patient because effective therapy cannot be initiated without a complete history.

Analyze the influence of a supportive organizational climate on employees and their performance.

Understand the concept of community in the workplace and its dual nature.

Identify the core values of widely recognized organizational cultures.

Comprehend leadership motives and their impact on leadership style and effectiveness.

---

Definitions:

Restricted Fund Method

An accounting technique for managing funds that have specific purposes or restrictions placed upon their use by donors.

Operating Fund

A fund used to cover the day-to-day operational expenses of an organization.

Capital Fund

A reserve of capital that can be used for specific purposes, often to fund long-term investment projects or to cover future liabilities.

Restricted Fund Method

An accounting principle used by non-profit organizations, where donations or grants are kept in separate accounts and are spent only according to donors' stipulations.