Measurement And Documentation

Question 1

General information

Answer 1

Age:
Confirm diagnosis
Rehabilitation( treatment, plan, topics)
Physical assessment

Sex:
Precaution
Susceptibility
Rehabilitation (topics)

Question 2

How to calculate smoking history?

Answer 2

العلبه فيها ٢٠ حبه /
40/20= 2
10 year2*5 سنوات مثلا =

Question 3

The primary and secondary diagnoses

Answer 3

Primary diagnoses: اللحظة الي خلته يجي المستشفى
Ex: exacerbation of asthma (PT note)
Secondary diagnosis: هل له صلة او علاقة بالتشخيص الاول
(relevant or not)
Other conditions which may or may not contribute to the primary diagnosis ( PT progress note)

Question 4

Differences between
Acute/ subacute/chronic

Answer 4

Acute —-> 1 month
Subacute—-> 1-3 months (between)
Chronic——> 3 months

Question 5

Why the past/ post medical history is important ?

Answer 5

For precautions

Question 6

Cardiopulmonary Symptoms

Cardiovascular / pulmonary

Answer 6

Cardiopulmonary

Normally —> typically anywhere above the waist and exacerbate by exertion and relieved with rest

Dyspnea, chest pain, tightness, pressure, palpation, indigestion, burning

Dyspnea, wheeze, cough, sputum, production and increase work of breathing

Question 7

Modifiable Vs non-modifiable

Answer 7

Modifiable—> can be changed and controlled

Ex: BP, smoking, diabetes, weight, increased LDL cholesterol, increased Triglyceride/fats, HTN.

Ex: Age, family history, sex, Ethnicity

Question 8

Pregnant women more risk for heart problems

Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

Modifiable due to :

Answer 9

Bad habits
Alcohol
Drugs

Question 10

Women less at risk than men for heart disease

Answer 10

Because Estrogen has a protection mechanism for the heart wall

Question 11

How to reduce risks of cardiovascular diseases (modifiable risk factors)

Answer 11

Physical Activity
Smoking Cessation
Healthy Diet

Question 12

Clinical laboratory, ABGs and ECG are?

Answer 12

Objective informations

Question 13

Radiological Studies

Answer 13

Rotation ( centered )
Ap/ PA
Penetration

Question 14

CT

Answer 14

CT

.Excellent image of the lungs and mediastinal structures
• Good for detecting any form of ILD, bronchiectasis, certain types of carcinoma

Question 15

MRI

Answer 15

• Best in staging lung cancer

Question 16

Scintigraphic imaging

Answer 16

Widely used for detecting PE (pulmonary Embolusm)
Perfusion scan and ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) scan

Question 17

Respiratory Treatment

Answer 17

• Medications • Oxygen therapy • Non-invasive/invasive ventilation • ECMO • Bronchoscopy • Surgery • Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Question 18

PEFR- peak expiratory flow rate tests

Answer 18

-Use: Ashma
-Advantages: Portable / can be used at the bedside
-Disadvantages: Effort-dependent / Poor measure of chronic airflow limitation

Question 19

Spirometry test

Answer 19

-Use: Assessment of airflow limitation, best sigle test
-Advantages: Reproducible / Detect restrictive and/or obstructive lung condition
-Disadvantages: Bulky equipment - but smaller portable machines available

Question 20

6 MWT ( minutes walk test)

Answer 20

Use: practical assessment for disablility and effects of therapy
Advantages: No equipment requires
Disadvantages: Time-consuming / Learning effect / Minimum of two walks

Question 21

Cardiorespiratory assessment test

Answer 21

Use: Early detection of lung disease/ heart disease
Fitness assessment
Advantages: Differentiates breathlessness due to lung or
heart disease
Disadvatages: Expensive and complicated equipment required