Cardiac Flashcards
1
Q
OT Intervention: Coronary Artery Disease
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Sternal precautions
home program guidelines
2
Q
Sternal Precautions are:
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- Do not lift more than 8 pounds. (A gallon of milk weighs 8 pounds.)
- Do not push or pull with your arms when moving in bed and getting out of bed.
- Do not flex or extend your shoulders over 90°.
- Avoid reaching too far across your body.
- Avoid twisting or deep bending.
- Do not hold your breath during activity.
- Brace your chest when coughing or sneezing. This is vital during the first 2 weeks at home.
- No over the shoulder activity until cleared by your cardiac surgeon.
- Report any clicking or popping noise around your chest bone to your surgeon right away.
3
Q
Cardiac Rehab Phase 1 of OT Treatment
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- monitor electrocardiogram, blood pressure, pulse
- Activity according to Metabolic equivalent (MET) levels
4
Q
Cardiac Rehab Phase 2 of OT Treatment
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- Exercise and activity tolerance with progression of MET levels
- weight training at 2-4 weeks
- work hardening
5
Q
Cardiac Rehab Phase 3 of OT Treatment
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-stress test
6
Q
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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damage to the alveolar wall and inflammation of the conducting airways
