Quiz 10
True or False? Home health aides are typically required to have an associate's degree in human services
False
True or False? When performing patient assessments, respiratory therapists can make adjustments to treatment options without a physician's order
False
True or False? The minimum educational requirement for a respiratory therapist is a master's degree in respiratory care
False - an associates degree
The diagnosis of breathing disorders during sleep, such as apnea, is called
Polysomnography
True or False? An arterial blood sample is drawn when a respiratory therapist needs to analyze the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the patient
True
Job opportunities are expected to continue to grow for respiratory therapists with the vast majority of those openings in:
Hospitals
Which of the following duties are home health aides most likely to perform
Light housekeeping and homemaking tasks Shopping for food and meal preparation Bathing and grooming
Respiratory therapists are involved in which of the following
Smoking cessation Pulmonary rehabilitation Disease prevention
True or False? Employment of personal and home care aides is expected to grow related to the increase in the elderly population and the predicted need for assistance with daily tasks
True
True or False? Home health aides provide psychological support and instruction to their clients
True