MIDTERM Flashcards
The _____ portion of the program covers topics that are both useful and necessary to the patient.
educational
Introduction and welcome; program orientation
Session (week) 1
-Program administrator or rehabilitation team
Respiratory structure, function, and pathology
Session week 2
-Physician or RT
Breathing control methods
3 PT or RT
Relaxation and stress
management
4 Clinical psychologist
Proper exercise techniques
and personal routines
5 PT or RT
Methods to aid secretion
clearance (bronchial hygiene)
6 PT or RT
Home oxygen and aerosol
therapy
7 RT
Medications—their use and
abuse
8 Pharmacist, physician, or nurse practitioner
Medications—use of MDIs and
spacers
9 RT
Dietary guidelines and good
nutrition
10 Dietitian or nutritionist
Recreation and vocational
counseling
11 Occupational therapist
Activities of daily living
Follow-up planning and
program evaluation Graduation
12 Rehabilitation team
These topics should be presented in an_____, ____ using supplementary _____ and _____ where appropriate.
orderly, coherent fashion / audiovisual tools and demonstrations,
______ should allocate sufficient time both for the class sessions themselves and for setup and breakdown of equipment.
Team members
The _____ or leader must ensure that sessions begin on time and encourage maximum participation by each patient.
program facilitator
If available, health care professionals such as ______ should be invited to present their respective topics and discuss the subject matter with the group.
dietitians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and psychologists
If available, health care professionals such as dietitians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and psychologists should be invited to present their respective topics and discuss the subject matter with the group. However, this may add to the overall operating costs of the ______
pulmonary rehabilitation program.
In addition to technical knowledge, session leaders must possess ____ and _____to participate both in class and at home and to adhere to program guidelines.
group facilitation skills and be able to motivate patients
This task is not an easy one, but it can be accomplished with ____ and ____
patience and persistence.
The desired end result is to _____
help patients lead more productive lives with decreased hospitalizations.
This presentation lays the groundwork for the program and gives each patient some basic information about the cardiorespiratory system and related dis- orders. The causes of shortness of breath are presented.
Respiratory Structure, Function, and Pathology, Includ- ing a Discussion of Dyspnea.
This presentation serves as the cornerstone for the physical reconditioning effort.
Breathing Control Methods.
Patients must learn how to control their breathing efforts to ensure maximum result (ventilation) at a minimum of effort (energy expenditure).
Breathing Control Methods.
Diaphragmatic breathing with____ helps to accomplish this, but this technique requires daily practice on the part of the patient and continued reinforcement throughout the entire program by the group facilitator.
pursed lips
Patients must learn to avoid aggravation and upsetting circumstances and to adopt a more relaxed attitude about their particular life circumstances.
Methods of Relaxation and Stress Management.
This attitude can help to reduce unnecessary O2 use, conserve energy, and avoid undesirable cardiovascular and nervous responses to stress.
relaxed attitude
The ratio- nale for and value of exercise should be discussed with sugges- tions for the adoption of personal exercise routines after the rehabilitation program is over.
Exercise Techniques and Personal Routines.
This topic is especially helpful to patients who have secretion clearance problems associated with chronic bronchitis and bronchiectasis.
Secretion Clearance and Bronchial Hygiene Techniques.