management of medical problems and emergencies Flashcards
1
Q
risks associated with outpatient CR
A
- potential for unprediactable occurance of complications before, during, and after exercise
- more comples patient = increased risk
2
Q
what is an advance directive
A
-patient preares it to direct their future if they are unable to make the decision for themselves
3
Q
what are some problems that can arise during CR
9 of them
A
- new/changing pattern of angina
- new/changing patterns of arrhythmias
- decompen heart failure
- hypo/hyperclycemia
- syncopal or near syncopal
- decreased exercise tolerence
- claudication
- depression
- cardiac or repsire arrest
4
Q
interventions that can be taken when problems arise during CR
9 of them
A
- not begin or terminate exercise
- assist pt out of exercise area to compfortable position
- comfort pt
- monitor HR/BP/rhythm
- admin O2, NTG, glucose
- IV access/admin fluids
- transfer to hospital
- notify medical director/physician
- notify pt family
5
Q
what is JCAHO
A
- joint commission on accreditation of health care organizations
- eval health care organizations ased on services provided and reimbursement critera from federal agencies
6
Q
what is APHA
A
american public health association
7
Q
what is CARF
A
commission on accreditation of rehab facilities
8
Q
what is NCQA
A
national committee for qaulity assurance
9
Q
what is OSHA
A
occupational safety health administration
