Exercise Considerations

Question 1

At what point is exercise contraindicated due to body temperature?

Answer 1

If boy temp is over 100 degrees exercise is contra indicated

Question 2

For how long is exercise contraindicated after chemotherapy?

Answer 2

The day of chemotherapy or within 24 hours of the treatment

Question 3

What GI issues limit exercise?

Answer 3

Exercise is contraindicated if there is:
Severe nausea
Vomiting 
Diarrhea within 24-36 hours of therapy
Dehydration
Poor nutrition

Question 4

What are Cardiopulmonary contraindications to exercise? (7)

Answer 4

1) Chest pain
2) Rapid Heart Rate
3) Increased BP
4) Ankle Swelling
5) Dyspnea
6) Pain on deep breath
7) Cough / Wheezing

Question 5

What are cognitive issues that are a contraindication to exercise?

Answer 5

Sudden or unexplained:
Dizziness/lightheadedness
Disorientation/Confusion
Blurred vision
Ataxia

Question 6

Pt’s with metastasis to the bones have increased risk of what?

Answer 6

Fractures

Question 7

What are caner specific emergencies to be aware of?

Answer 7

Sudden loss of limb function
Spinal Cord Compression
Fever in immune Compromised Patients
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

Question 8

What is the upper extremity flexion synergy pattern?

Answer 8

Scapular retraction/ elevation, shoulder abduction, external rotation, elbow flexion, forearm supination, wrist and finger flexion.

Question 9

What is the upper extremity extension synergy pattern?

Answer 9

Scapular protraction shoulder adduction, internal rotation, elbow extension, forarm pronation, wrist and finger flexion