cardiopulmonary rehab

Question 1

when instructing a patient for home care in pulmonary toilet (chest pt), you would tell him the best time of the day to do this is

Answer 1

in the morning before breakfast

Question 2

if a patient is using accessory muscles while breathing, what can he be taught to change this pattern

Answer 2

diaphromatic and pursed lip breathing

Question 3

why is it important to teach cold patients how to do bronchial hygiene procedures such as postural drainage at home

Answer 3

so they may physically remove secretions

Question 4

in being considered for a pulmonary rehabilitation program, what is the first thing to be done

Answer 4

thorough assessment including complete medical examination

Question 5

what does increased tactile fremitus indicate when performing physical assessment on a patient with chronic lung disease

Answer 5

consolidation

Question 6

what two organisms most commonly colonize the airways of chronic lung patients

Answer 6

hemophilus influenza and streptococcus pneumonia

Question 7

what are the overall objectives of pulmonary rehabilitation

Answer 7

to increase the patients comfort, performance, regain economic productivity, and improve self care

Question 8

what is the additive daily activities profile test

Answer 8

uses a list of 105 activities, ordered in descending estimated volume of o2 utilization requirements, which the patient identifies those they currently do and those that they stopped as a result of their disease