Exam Preview for 1178: The Importance of Respiratory Therapists in

The Importance of Respiratory Therapists in Post Acute Care

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1. What settings are considered Post-Acute Care (PAC) services? Long-term care hospital (LTCH) Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Home Health Agency (HH) All of the above
2. A barrier to transitional care includes which of the following? Unmet patient or caregiver needs Overutilized services Single point person Multidisciplinary team approach
3. What is a benefit of a transitional care program? Reduced patient mobility Reduction in hospital readmission rates Increased mortality rate Poor patient satisfaction
4. What is the role of a respiratory therapist in a post-acute care home setting? Pulmonary rehabilitation Respiratory equipment setup Medication and disease education All of the above
5. What is the main strategy to improve patient compliance? Providing only written materials Finger-wagging non-compliance issues Frequent touchpoints focused on education Discharge without follow-up