The Respiratory Therapist Has Been Asked to Evaluate the Effectiveness

question 8

Multiple Choice

The respiratory therapist has been asked to evaluate the effectiveness of incentive spirometry in some patients during their postoperative stage.What will the RT find to be most influential on the outcome associated with IS?

• A)Frequency of therapy
• B)Level of inspiratory capacity achieved by the patient
• C)Level of supervision and instruction of therapy
• D)Patient's age

Understand the concept of reaction formation and how it manifests behaviorally.

Recognize the use of rationalization to justify behaviors or attitudes.

Understand Freud's perspective on personality development through interactions with patients.

Grasp the concept of sublimation as a positive defense mechanism.

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