The Main Purpose of a Patient Interview Is To

question 5

Multiple Choice

The main purpose of a patient interview is to:

• A) review data with the patient.
• B)gather subjective data from the patient.
• C)gather objective data from the respiratory therapist.
• D)fill out the history form or checklist.

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Definitions:

Net Present Value

A valuation method that calculates the worth of a future stream of cash flows by discounting them back to their present value.

IRR

Internal Rate of Return; a financial metric used to estimate the profitability of potential investments, calculating an annual growth rate.

Profitability Index

A fiscal indicator that evaluates an investment's comparative profitability by calculating the ratio of the present value of future cash inflows to the upfront cost of the investment.

Present Value

The immediate worth of a future financial amount or sequences of cash flows, using a specified rate of return for calculation.