Deck 3 (Week 4) Flashcards

Pulmonary

1
Q

What are pulmonary diseases?

A

A disease that affects the lungs and any other part of the respiratory system.

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2
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Define a Restrictive Pulmonary Disease

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Difficulty for the lungs to expand quickly, prevents full inhalation

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3
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Define an Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

A

Interference with exhalation (you can hear wheezing, coughing etc.)

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4
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What is Asthma?

A

Constriction and Inflammation of the Airways.

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5
Q

What is Dyspnea?

A

Laboured Breathing

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6
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What % of the population suffers from Asthma?

A

Roughly 10% suffer from Asthma

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7
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What is Tidal Volume (TV)?

A

Basic resting inhalation + exhalation

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8
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What is Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)?

A

Maximal breath in and full exhalation

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9
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What is Residual Volume (RV)?

A

The leftover air in the lungs (since lungs never fully deflate)

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10
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Up to what % of total blood does the respiratory system use during high intensity exercise?

A

Up to 30%!!!

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What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and is it reversible?

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Limitation of air flow and is NOT reversible.

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12
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What is Chronic Bronchitis?

A

Increased number and size of mucus glands in the airways and/or a cough lasting longer than 3 months.

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13
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What is Cystic Fibrosis?

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A Genetic condition that impacts both the respiratory system and digestive system.

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14
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What is the ideal training environment for asthmatics?

A

A warm, humid environment free of pollutants and allergens.

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15
Q

What medications are responsible for the breakdown of mucus?

A

Mucolytics.

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16
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Is Epinephrine an effective prescription for vasodilation.

A

Yes!

17
Q

What are the main goals for COPD patients when it comes to exercise?

A

To maintain functional capacity and to maintain exercise tolerance.

18
Q

Patients with asthma can perform any physical test. True or False?

A

True, however the appropriate medication must be readily available.

19
Q

What is the #1 modality in term of exercise for people with asthma?

A

Swimming due to the humid environment.

20
Q

What are the main goals for those with COPD?

A

To improve overall physical function and to maintain performance of ADL by reducing symptoms of the disease

21
Q

Can aerobic and strength training be prescribed to someone with Cystic Fibrosis?

A

Yes!

22
Q

What is O2 desaturation

A

Drops in blood oxygen level

23
Q

What is the FEV1:FVC Ratio?

A

It represents the proportion of a person’s vital capacity that they are able to expire in the first second of forced expiration to the full, forced vital capacity.

24
Q

At what rep ranges is preferable for resistance training for COPD patients?

A

Around the 10-12 or higher rep ranges.