cardiopulmonary

Question 1

Postprandial orthostatic hypotension occurs when a person goes from ______ to _______ shortly after eating a meal. It generally affects older adults, people with hypertension, and people with Parkinson’s disease.

Answer 1

supine to standing

Question 2

Stable angina usually resolves with ____, nitroglycerin, or both.

Answer 2

rest

Question 3

A COTA® is treating a new client who physically presents with a “barrel chest.” This appearance is most often associated with what condition?

Answer 3

Emphysema

Question 4

Clients with emphysema have hyperinflated lungs, which partially expand the ______.

Answer 4

ribcage

Question 5

The sternum is broken during open-heart surgery, so the client must avoid ____-_____ lifting over 10 lb, pulling up (body weight), and other movements that would strain the sternum for 6 to 12 weeks.

Answer 5

one-sided

Question 6

Healing of the heart muscle takes 4 to 8 weeks. During this time, activities are limited to the __ to __ MET range. Carrying groceries upstairs requires 6 to 10 METs.

Answer 6

2-4

Question 7

A COTA® is working with a client who has been placed on bedrest because of a deep vein thrombosis. After anticoagulation therapy has been initiated, what is the accepted waiting period to resume occupational therapy interventions involving ambulation?

Answer 7

2-3 days