CardioPulmonary Flashcards
List activities that would be considered 1-1.5 METs
Self feeding, light hygiene, reading, playing cards, writing
List activities that would be considered 1.5-2 METs
Dressing, grooming, bathing, shaving, crafts
List activities that would be considered 2-3 METs
Showering while seated, light housekeeping while seated, typing, sewing, playing the piano
List activities that would be considered 3-3.5 METs
Showering in warm water while standing, light housekeeping in standing, gardening, driving
List activities that would be considered 3.5-4 METs
Washing dishes, laundry, making beds, slow biking, slow swimming
List activities that would be considered 4 + METs
Mopping floors, raking leaves, light calisthenics, slow dancing
What are the symptoms of a DVT?
- progressive inflammation w/ tenderness to palpation
2. change in LE temperature/color/circumference.
What are the signs and symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency?
- chronic leg edema;
- skin pigmentation changes,
- scaly appearance,
- itchy.