Exam Preview for 1988: Palliative Care and the Respiratory Therapis

Palliative Care and the Respiratory Therapist

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1. Which of the following is NOT a core component of palliative care? Alleviate symptoms Communicate care goals with patients/families Pursue aggressive curative treatments Align interventions with patient’s values
2. What might hinder the integration of palliative care due to concerns about patient outcomes? Overemphasis on aggressive treatments Unrealistic expectations for intensive care Adequate training of clinicians Effective system change approaches
3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a symptom-based palliative treatment for COPD in the GOLD report? Insomnia Dyspnea Joint pain Anxiety
4. How can the routine nature of artificial airways suctioning be adapted to minimize patient discomfort? Increasing the frequency of suctioning Administering aggressive treatments Administering analgesia/sedation Avoiding the use of appropriate vacuum settings
5. What does the data suggest about RTs' perception of their role in palliative care plans? A majority feel well-included in palliative care plans Almost half do not perceive inclusion in palliative care plans A significant number perceive their role as insignificant All RTs feel adequately trained for their role in palliative care