Deck 3 (Week 4)

Question 1

What are pulmonary diseases?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Define a Restrictive Pulmonary Disease

Answer 2

Difficulty for the lungs to expand quickly, prevents full inhalation

Question 3

Define an Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What is Asthma?

Answer 4

Constriction and Inflammation of the Airways.

Question 5

What is Dyspnea?

Answer 5

Laboured Breathing

Question 6

What % of the population suffers from Asthma?

Answer 6

Roughly 10% suffer from Asthma

Question 7

What is Tidal Volume (TV)?

Answer 7

Basic resting inhalation + exhalation

Question 8

What is Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)?

Answer 8

Maximal breath in and full exhalation

Question 9

What is Residual Volume (RV)?

Answer 9

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

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Up to 30%!!!

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Limitation of air flow and is NOT reversible.

Question 12

What is Chronic Bronchitis?

Answer 12

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

Question 13

What is Cystic Fibrosis?

Answer 13

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

Question 14

What is the ideal training environment for asthmatics?

Answer 14

A warm, humid environment free of pollutants and allergens.

Question 15

What medications are responsible for the breakdown of mucus?

Answer 15

Mucolytics.

Question 16

Is Epinephrine an effective prescription for vasodilation.

Answer 16

Yes!

Question 17

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

Answer 17

To maintain functional capacity and to maintain exercise tolerance.

Question 18

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

Answer 18

True, however the appropriate medication must be readily available.

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Swimming due to the humid environment.

Question 20

What are the main goals for those with COPD?

Answer 20

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

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Yes!

Question 22

What is O2 desaturation

Answer 22

Drops in blood oxygen level

Question 23

What is the FEV1:FVC Ratio?

Answer 23

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.

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Around the 10-12 or higher rep ranges.