Exam 2: Delivering Evidence-Based Respiratory Care

Quality in the practice of respiratory care encompasses which of the following? 1) Personnel performing care 2) Equipment used 3) Method or manner in which care is provided 4) Level of experience of respiratory care providers

Current Joint Commission standards for accreditation emphasize which of the following?

What is one advantage that has been shown of respiratory care protocols?

What organization is responsible for credentialing respiratory therapists?

What term is used to describe the work done by a researcher who reviews numerous studies on a single topic and gives more weight to the more rigorous ones before making recommendations?

The word "credentialing" in general refers to what?

Treatment based on careful review of available literature is known as:

How are competencies being used to monitor the quality of respiratory care?

What is a cohort study?

HIPAA was established in 1996 to set standards related to sharing confidential health history information about patients. What does the letter "P" stand for?

What term is used to describe the process in which a government agency gives an individual permission to practice an occupation?

What is/are the essential component(s) comprise(s) disease management programs? 1) An integrated health care system that can provide a full range of a patient's needs 2) A knowledge regarding prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases 3) A commitment to CQI 4) A sophisticated clinical and administrative information system that helps assess patterns in the clinical practice

What are the key outcomes that are looked at in different types of studies?

To monitor correctness of respiratory care plans, which of the following should be used?

What is the chief reason that respiratory care protocols were developed and are currently being used in hospitals throughout North America?

What voluntary accrediting agency monitors quality in respiratory care departments?

Who is professionally responsible for the clinical function of the respiratory care department?

What agency is responsible for ensuring quality in respiratory care through voluntary certification and registration?

Which of the following are characteristics of a respiratory care professional? 1) Participates in continuing education activities. 2) Obtains professional credentials. 3) Adheres to a code of ethics. 4) Completes an accredited education program.

Which of the following is an essential element of a comprehensive protocol program?