Which of the following can be considered a purpose of the interview the RT performs? 1. To collect diagnostic information 2. To establish a rapport with the patient 3. To identify plans for payment 4. To identify the effect of therapy
a. 1 and 4 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1, 2, and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
ANS: C
Interviewing furnishes unique information because it provides the patient's perspective. It serves the following three related purposes: (1) to establish a rapport between clinician and patient, (2) to obtain essential diagnostic information, and (3) to help monitor changes in the patient's symp-toms and response to therapy.
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1. shoulders and the ASISs are positioned at equal distances from the imaging table. 2. hips and knees are flexed until the lower back is pressed against the imaging table. 3. central ray is centered to the fifth thoracic vertebra. 4. transversely collimated field is open to an 8-inch (20-cm) field size. a. 1 and 2 only b. 3 and 4 only c. 1, 2, and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4