Home Care/Pulmonary Rehab/Disease Management

Question 1

Six minute walk test

Answer 1

Done pre and post program to look for improvement
Sa02, BP, HR, RR, BS all recorded
Walk at your own pace for 6 minutes
Repeat vitals
Oximetry monitored the entire walk
Dyspnea scale 1-10 recorded
Perceived Effort scale 6-20 recorded

Question 2

Home Care Equipment Cleaning

Answer 2

Non-disposable
Daily: wash with soapy water/rinse/air-dry

Weekly: disinfect
Vinegar and water 1:3 ratio - 30 mins (no longer recommended)
Boiling water - 5 mins (Paris nebs only)
70% isopropyl alcohol - 5 mins
3% hydrogen peroxide - 30 mins
1:50 dilution of bleach - 5 mins

Question 3

Major Flare up

Answer 3

Common Cold
Flu
Pneumonia

Question 4

Minor Flare Up

Answer 4

Emotional Stress
Anxiety
Environmental factors: pollution, smoke, pollen, heat, cold, humidity

Question 5

Benefits of playing the harmonica

Answer 5

Mimics the pursed lip breathing technique
Boost lung Capacity
Strengthen diaphragm/other breathing muscles
Relaxes and slows down breathing rate
Social activity