Description
Terry Des Jardins and George G. Burton. This resource provides NCLEX-style respiratory therapy questions with
verified answers and rationales. Ideal for respiratory therapy students, nursing students, and NCLEX/board prep, this instant-download PDF
covers comprehensive respiratory assessment, pathophysiology, diagnostics, and patient management.
Why Choose This Test Bank?
- Edition-specific: Organized to match the 9th Edition chapters
- Exam-style: Multiple-choice & clinical application items
- Answers & Rationales: Included for each question
- Delivery: Instant universal PDF, works on phone, tablet, or desktop
Table of Contents Coverage
- The Patient Interview
- The Physical Examination
- Pathophysiologic Basis for Common Clinical Manifestations
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Blood Gas Assessment
- Assessment of Oxygenation
- Assessment of the Cardiovascular System
- Radiologic Examination of the Chest
- Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
- The Therapist-Driven Protocol Program
- Respiratory Failure and Ventilatory Management Protocols
- Recording Skills and Intra-professional Communication
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Asthma
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Bronchiectasis
- Atelectasis
- Pneumonia, Lung Abscess, Fungal Diseases
- Tuberculosis
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Vascular Disease (Embolism & Hypertension)
- Flail Chest
- Pneumothorax
- Pleural Effusion and Empyema
- Kyphoscoliosis
- Lung Cancer
- Interstitial Lung Diseases
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Neuromuscular Disease Care
- Sleep Apnea
- Newborn Assessment and Management
- Pediatric Assessment and Management
- Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
- Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn
- Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Pulmonary Air Leak Syndrome
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (Bronchiolitis)
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Congenital Heart Diseases
- Croup and Croup-like Syndromes
- Near Drowning/Wet Drowning
- Smoke Inhalation, Thermal Injuries, Carbon Monoxide Intoxication
Sample Questions — Chapter 1: The Patient Interview
1. The respiratory care practitioner is conducting a patient interview. The main purpose of this interview is to:
- a. review data with the patient.
- b. gather subjective data from the patient.
- c. gather objective data from the patient.
- d. fill out the history form or checklist.
Answer: B
Rationale: The interview allows the collection of subjective data about the patient’s feelings regarding his/her condition.
2. For there to be a successful interview, the respiratory therapist must:
- a. provide leading questions to guide the patient.
- b. reassure the patient.
- c. be an active listener.
- d. use medical terminology to show knowledge of the subject matter.
Answer: C
Rationale: Listening is an active process requiring full attention. Active listening ensures important details are not missed and builds patient trust.
3. Which of the following would be found on a history form?
- a. Present health, patient history, and family history
- b. Chief complaint and present health
- c. Age, medications, present health, and family history
- d. Age, chief complaint, present health, and family history
Answer: D
Rationale: A history form typically includes age, chief complaint, present health, and family history because each can impact the patient’s health.
FAQs — Clinical Manifestations (9th Edition)
Is this test bank aligned with the 9th Edition?
Yes. The questions are structured to match the 9th Edition of Clinical Manifestations and Assessment of Respiratory Disease.
Are answers and rationales included?
Yes. Each question has a verified answer, and many provide rationales explaining the correct choice.
How will I receive the PDF?
You will get a secure download link instantly after checkout, in your confirmation email, and inside your account dashboard.
Can I study on my phone or tablet?
Yes. The universal PDF opens easily on iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS devices.
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