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PRE-MID Flashcards

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Steady improvements in acute care have resulted in _______ and _____

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improved patient survival and
increasing numbers of individuals with chronic disorders.

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These chronic disorders are associated with a wide spectrum of ______

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physiologic, psychologic, and social disabilities.

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Foremost among these disorders is ________, which is now the third leading cause of death in the United States.

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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All of these patients have difficulty coping with the physiologic limitations of their diseases and these physiologic limitations result in many ________. The end result often is an _________ .

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psychosocial problems / unsatisfactory quality of life

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The high incidence of repeated hospitalizations and the progressive disability of these patients require _________

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well-organized programs of rehabilitative care.

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With the passage in_____ of the _______ , the reduction of early hospital readmissions for various chronic diseases, including COPD, is a major concern and focus of health care today.

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2010 / Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)

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This chapter provides foundational knowledge regarding the ___ and ____ involved in pro- viding planned programs of rehabilitation for individuals with chronic pulmonary disorders.

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goals, methods, and issues

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The Council on Rehabilitation defines rehabilitation as “ ________.”

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the restoration of the individual to the fullest medical, mental, emotional, social, and vocational potential of which he or she is capable

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The overall goal is to ____. (Rehabilitation)

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maximize functional ability and to minimize the impact the disability has on the individual, the family, and the community

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______ is the “art of medical practice wherein an individually tailored, multidisciplinary program is formulated, which through accu- rate diagnosis, therapy, emotional support and education stabi- lizes or reverses both the physio- and psychopathology of pulmonary diseases and attempts to return the patient to the highest possible functional capacity allowed by his or her pul- monary handicap and overall life situation.”

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Pulmonary rehabilitation

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The general goals of pulmonary rehabilitation are to ______

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control and alleviate symptoms, restore functional capabilities as much as possible, and improve quality of life.

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____ does not reverse or stop progression of the disease, but it can improve a patient’s overall quality of life.

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Pulmonary rehabilitation

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_____ is not a new concept.

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Pulmonary rehabilitation

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In______ , _____ recommended reconditioning programs for patients with chronic lung disease to help improve their ability to walk without dyspnea.

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1952, Barach and colleagues

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_____ before clinicians paid any attention to this concept.

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Decades passed

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Instead of having their patients participate in reconditioning programs, most physicians simply prescribed ___ and ____. The result was a

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oxygen (O2) therapy and bed rest.

vicious cycle of skeletal muscle deterioration, progressive weak- ness and fatigue, and increasing levels of dyspnea including at rest.

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Patients became homebound, then room-bound and even- tually bed-bound. Improved ___ and ____ were needed.

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avenues of therapy and rehabilitation

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In ________ published results confirming Barach’s insight into the value of reconditioning.

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1962, Pierce and associates

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_______ They observed that patients with COPD who participated in physical recondi- tioning exhibited ______ during exercise.

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1962, Pierce and associates

lower pulse rates, respiratory rates, minute volumes, and carbon dioxide (CO2) production

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However, they also found that these benefits occurred without significant changes in pulmonary function.

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1962, Pierce and associates

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______ showed that reconditioning could improve both the efficiency of motion and O2 consumption in patients with COPD.

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Paez and associates

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____ showed that the benefits of reconditioning could be achieved on an outpatient basis with minimal supervision. Since____ work in____

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Christie / 1968

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_____ benefits patients with chronic obstructive and restrictive pulmonary diseases.

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pulmonary rehabilitation

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24
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When combined with smoking cessation, optimization of blood gas results (arterial pO2, pCO2, and pH), and proper medication use, _______ offers the best treat- ment option for patients with symptomatic pulmonary disease.

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pulmonary rehabilitation

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Programs for pulmonary rehabilitation must be founded on the sound application of current knowledge in the ___ and ____ .

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clinical and social sciences

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In fall ____ , the_____ and _____ released their evidence-based guidelines relating to pulmonary rehabilitation aimed at improving the way pulmonary rehabilitation programs are designed, implemented, and evaluated through patient outcomes.

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2006

American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and the American Association of Cardiovas- cular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR)

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______ must focus on the patient as a whole and not solely on the underlying disease.

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Rehabilitation

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effective pulmonary rehabilitation programs combine knowledge from both the___ and ____

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clinical and the social sciences.

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Knowledge from the _____ can help quantify the degree of physiologic impairment and establish outcome expectations for reconditioning.

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clinical sciences

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Application of the___ is helpful in determining the psychological, social, and vocational impact of the disability on the patient and family and in establishing ways to improve the patient’s quality of life.

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social sciences

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At rest, an individual maintains homeostasis by _______

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balancing external, internal, and cellular respiration.

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Physical activity, such as _____, increases energy demands.

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aerobic exercises

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To maintain homeostasis during exercise, the _____ must keep pace.

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cardiorespiratory system

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Ventilation and circulation increase to supply ___ and ___ and to eliminate the higher levels of CO2 produced by metabolism.

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tissues and cells with additional O2

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Exercise (Cardiovascular)

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Increase Stroke volume and pulse rate

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Exercise (pulmonary)

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Increase tidal volume and respiratory rate

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Neuroendocrine stimulation of chemo and stretch receptors

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Increase Catecholamines, Sympathetic tone, Vagal tone

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___ and _____ also increase in linear fashion as exercise intensity increases.

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O2 consumption and
CO2 production

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If the body cannot deliver sufficient O2 to meet the demands of energy metabolism, blood lactate levels increase above normal. In exercise physiology, this point is called the ___

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onset of blood lactate accumulation (OBLA).

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As this excess lactic acid is buffered, _____ and the stimulus to ____ increases.

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CO2 levels increase / breathe

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The result is an abrupt upswing in both

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CO2 and VE (referred to as the ventilatory threshold).

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Beyond this point, metabolism becomes ____ , the efficiency of energy production _____, ___ and ____ sets in.

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anaerobic / decreases / lactic acid accumulates and fatigue

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A good estimate of a patient’s _____ is derived by multiplying the FEV1 (forced expiratory volume in 1 second) by a factor of ____.

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maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV) / 35

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To estimate the MVV of a patient with FEV1 of ___

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1.5 L

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Benefits from Exercise Reconditioning
ACCEPTED BENEFITS

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Increased physical endurance Increased maximum O2 consumption Increased activity levels with:
Decreased ventilation
Decreased VO2
Decreased heart rate
Increased ventilatory threshold Improved blood lipids

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POTENTIAL BENEFITS

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Increased sense of well-being Improved secretion clearance Increased hypoxic drive Improved cardiac function

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Prolonged survival
Improved pulmonary function test results Decreased pulmonary artery pressure Improved blood gases
Change in muscle O2 extraction
Change in step desaturation

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UNPROVEN BENEFITS

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48
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Patients with COPD who lack adequate pulmonary function have severe limitations to their ______

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exercise capabilities.

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Patients with COPD their high rate of CO2 production during exercise results in ___ and ____ out of proportion to the level of activity.

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respiratory acidosis and a shortness of breath

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as ventilation increases, the rate of O2 consumption in a patient with COPD _____ significantly

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increases

51
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_____ must include efforts to recondition patients physically and increase their exercise tolerance.

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Pulmonary rehabilitation

52
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____ involves strengthening essential muscle groups, improving overall O2 utilization and enhancing the body’s car- diovascular response to physical activity

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Reconditioning

53
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If the overall goal of pulmonary rehabilitation is to improve the quality of patients’ lives, physical reconditioning alone is ____

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insufficient.

54
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___ indicators generally are good predictors of morbidity in patients with COPD.

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Psychosocial

55
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Studies show that the relative success of reconditioning plays __ of a role in determining whether patients complete a program than meeting their ____

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less / psychosocial support needs

56
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emotional states such as ___ and ___ can aggravate an existing physical problem.

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anxiety and stress

57
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physical manifestations of disease, such as recurrent dyspnea, can increase an individual’s ____ .

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stress level

58
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The progressive nature of ____ can negatively affect the patient’s overall outlook on his or her disease and reduce moti- vation to adapt to its consequences.

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COPD

59
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Patients with COPD often have a tendency to develop severe
__ ,___, and___ as a direct consequence of their disability.

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anxiety, hostility, and stress

60
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Because patients are fearful of economic loss and death, they can develop ____ toward the disease and often toward the people around them.

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hostility

61
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In terms of ____ , the
physiologic impairment of chronic lung disease combined with other variables can severely restrict a patient’s ability to perform routine tasks requiring physical exertion.

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social function

62
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patients’ potential loss of confidence in their ability to care for themselves reduces ____ and ____

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feelings of dignity and self-worth.

63
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It is here that the link between the ____ and _____ components of rehabilitation becomes most evident.

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physical reconditioning and psychosocial support

64
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By reducing exercise intolerance and enhancing the body’s cardiovascular response to physical activity, patients can develop a more ___ and ____

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independent and active lifestyle

65
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For some patients, simply being able to walk to the market or play with their grandchildren can contribute to a greater feeling of _____

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social importance.

66
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For others, _____ may allow a return to near-normal levels of activity, including vocational pursuits.

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physical conditioning

67
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Many patients disabled with pulmonary disease are in their economically productive years and are anxious to return to economic self-sufficiency. For these patients, ___ and ____ are key ingredients in a good ______

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occupational retraining and job placement

rehabilitation program.

68
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An _______ can play a vital role here and should be included, if possible, as a member of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team and in the pulmonary rehabilitation program.

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occupational therapist

69
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The ______ program should be based on the individual needs and expectations of each patient.

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pulmonary rehabilitation

70
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Evaluation and placement of the rehabilitation patient may require the skills of ___ and _____ along with the cooperation of _____

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vocational counselors and occupational therapists

business and industry.

71
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______ vary in their design and implementation but generally share common goals.

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Pulmonary rehabilitation programs

72
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These general goals assist ___ in formulating more specific program objectives.

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planners

73
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When determining objectives, both ___ and _____ should have input.

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patients and members of the rehabilitation team

74
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These ___ should always be stated in measurable terms because this helps facilitate the determination of both patient outcomes and the therapeutic success and value of pulmonary rehabilitation.

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objectives

75
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• Development of diaphragmatic breathing skills
• Development of stress management and relaxation
techniques
• Involvement in a daily physical exercise regimen to condition both skeletal and respiratory-related muscles
• Adherence to proper hygiene, diet, and nutrition
• Smoking cessation (if applicable)
• Proper use of medications, O2, and breathing equipment (if applicable)
• Application of airway clearance techniques (when indicated)
• Focus on group support
• Provisions for individual and family counseling

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program objectives

76
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When program objectives are specifically defined and structured in a measurable way, ____ can be tailored to ensure the ___ and ____

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strategies / maximum results and benefit.

77
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Demonstration of program effectiveness also becomes easier and more acceptable by the ______.

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medical community

78
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_____ realized by participating patients are not always easy to identify and may be controversial.

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benefits

79
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• Control of respiratory infections
• Basic airway management
• Improvement in ventilation and cardiac status
• Improvement in ambulation and other types of physical
activity
• Reduction in overall medical costs
• Reduction in hospitalizations
• Psychosocial support
• Occupational retraining and placement (when and where
possible)
• Family education, counseling, and support
• Patient education, counseling, and support
• Control of respiratory infections

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Common Goals for Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs

80
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Before beginning a ____ , clini- cians need to define and establish criteria for entry or selection.

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pulmonary rehabilitation program

81
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They need to be aware of any___ a patient may have along with the effects exercise may have on ___ and ____

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comorbidity / blood chemistry and a patient’s overall physical status.

82
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____ requires comprehensive evaluation and testing.

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Patient selection

83
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Pulmonary rehabilitation programs must have a qualified medical director, usually a ______, to provide overall medical direction of the program and to screen prospective patients.

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pulmonologist

84
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Patient evaluation begins with a complete ____

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patient history—medical, psychological, vocational, and social.

85
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A well- designed patient ____ and ____ assist with this step.

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questionnaire and interview form

86
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The patient history should be followed by a complete ____

A recent __

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physical examination / chest film, resting electrocardiogram (ECG), complete blood count, serum electrolytes, and urinalysis provide additional information on the patient’s current medical status

87
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To determine the patient’s cardiopulmonary status and exercise capacity, both ___ and ____ may be performed.

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pulmonary function testing and a cardiopulmonary exercise evaluation

88
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Pulmonary function testing includes assessment of ______

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pulmonary ventilation, lung volume determinations, diffusing capacity (DLCO), and spirometry before and after bronchodilator use

89
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The ______ serves two key purposes in pulmonary rehabilitation. First, it quantifies the patient’s initial exercise capacity.

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cardiopulmonary exercise evaluation (CPX)

90
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First, it quantifies the patient’s initial exercise capacity. This quantification provides the basis for the exercise prescription (including setting a _____ ) and yields the baseline data for assessing a patient’s progress over time.

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target heart rate

91
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_____ helps determine the degree of hypoxemia or desaturation that can occur with exercise; this provides the objective basis for _____ during the exercise program.

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cardiopulmonary exercise evaluation (CPX) / titrating O2 therapy

92
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To guide practitioners in implementing exercise evaluation, the ____ has published clinical practice guidelines on exercise testing for evaluation of hypoxemia or desaturation or both and pulmonary rehabilitation.

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American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)

93
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The ____ involves serial or continuous measurements of several physiologic parameters during various graded levels of exercise on either an ergometer or a treadmill

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exercise evaluation procedure

94
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To allow for steady-state equilibration, these graded levels are usually spaced at
_____ intervals.

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3-minute

95
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Work levels are increased progressively until either (1) _____ or (2) ______

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  1. the patient cannot tolerate a higher level
  2. an abnormal or hazardous response occurs.
96
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___ and _______ measures are obtained at rest and at peak exercise.

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Blood gas and arterial saturation

97
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Samples from ______ are as good as samples drawn from indwelling catheters.

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single arterial punctures

98
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If the peak exercise puncture is unsuccessful, a sample drawn within _______ of test termination usually suffices.

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10 to 15 seconds

99
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_______ has a limited but nonetheless important role in exercise evaluation.

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pulse oximetry

100
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The best use of____ is as a monitor to warn clinicians of gross desaturation events during testing.

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pulse oximetry

101
Q

the _____ can be used to assess the patient’s response to supplemental O2 during exercise.

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pulse oximeter

102
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• Inability or unwillingness of patient to perform the test
• Severe pulmonary hypertension or cor pulmonale
• Known electrolyte disturbances (hypokalemia, hypomagne-
semia)
• Resting diastolic blood pressure greater than 110 mm Hg or
resting systolic blood pressure greater than 200 mm Hg
• Neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, or rheumatoid disorders
exacerbated by exercise
• Uncontrolled metabolic disease (e.g., diabetes)
• SaO2 or SpO2 less than 85% with the subject breathing
room air
• Untreated or unstable asthma
• Angina with exercise

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contraindications to exercise testing

103
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____ also can help differentiate among patients with primary respiratory or cardiac limitations to increased work capacity.

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Exercise evaluation

104
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Common Physiologic Parameters Measured During Exercise Evaluation

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• Blood pressure
• Heart rate
• ECG
• Respiratory rate
• Arterial blood gases/O2 saturation
• Maximum ventilation (VEmax)
• O2 consumption (either absolute VO2 or METS)
• CO2 production (VE/VCO2)
• Respiratory quotient (RQ)
• O2 pulse ( VO2:heart rate)

105
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____ can assist in placing patients in the appropriate type of rehabilitation program.

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test results

106
Q

To minimize patient risk during exercise evaluation, certain ____ are implemented.

A

safety measures

107
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To minimize patient risk during exercise evaluation, certain safety measures are implemented. First,second,third, fourth and last

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First, the patient should undergo a physical examination just before the test, including a resting ECG.

Second, a qualified physician should be present throughout the entire test.

Third, emergency resuscitation equipment (cardiac crash cart with monitor, defibrillator, O2, cardiac drugs, suction equipment, and airway equipment) must be readily available.

Fourth, staff conducting and assisting with the procedure should be certified in basic and advanced life- support techniques.

Last, the test should be terminated promptly whenever indicated.

108
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With regard to test preparation, patients should fast ___ before the procedure.

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8 hours

109
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With regard to test preparation, patients should fast ___ before the procedure.

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8 hours

110
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If the purpose of the test is to formulate an exercise prescription, the patient can take his or her_____.

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regular medications

111
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The patient should wear _____ for treadmill or ergometer activity.

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comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and footwear with adequate traction

112
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The ______ used during the test should be sized properly and fit comfortably with no leaks.

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mouthpiece or face mask

113
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Test conditions should be as _____ as possible to allow for comparison of results before and after rehabilitation periodically from year to year as the patient is treated and followed.

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standardized

114
Q

Patients most likely to benefit from participation in pulmonary rehabilitation are patients with persistent symptoms caused by____ who have _____

A

COPD / low maximum O2 uptakes at baseline.

115
Q

_______ should be a part of the discharge planning process when a patient is released from the hospital after an exacerbation of the existing chronic respiratory condition.

A

Pulmonary rehabilitation

116
Q

The feasibility of rehabilitation should be reviewed with the_______ and_______

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patient, physician, and respiratory therapist (RT).

117
Q

Regardless of underlying conditions, patients also should be ______.

A

ex-smokers

118
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Any patients who smoke should enroll in a _______ before starting pulmonary rehabilitation.

A

smoking cessation program

119
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Patients are excluded from pulmonary rehabilitation activities if ______

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(1) concurrent problems limit or preclude participation in exercise or (2) their condition is complicated by malignant neoplasms, such as lung cancer

120
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• Patients in whom there is a respiratory limitation to exercise
resulting in termination at a level less than 75% of the pre-
dicted maximum O2 consumption (V􏰀 O2max)

• Patients in whom there is significant irreversible airway obstruction with a forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) of less than 2 L or an FEV1% (ratio of FEV1 to forced vital capacity [FVC]) of less than 60% (refer to the Global Initiative on Obstructive Lung Disease [GOLD] standards for COPD severity)

• Patients in whom there is significant restrictive lung disease with a total lung capacity (TLC) of less than 80% of pre- dicted and single breath carbon monoxide diffusing capacity (DLCO) of less than 80% of predicted

• Patients with pulmonary vascular disease in whom single breath DLCO is less than 80% of predicted or in whom exer- cise is limited to less than 75% of maximum predicted O2 consumption (predicted V􏰀 O )

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candidates considered for inclusion in a pulmonary rehabilitation program

121
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Groups or classes for pulmonary rehabilitation should be kept ______.

A

homogeneous

122
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Placing individuals in a program who are at different stages of cardiopulmonary disability can be very______.

A

defeating

123
Q

Individuals with mild to moderate impairment may become ______ on how severe lung disease can become,

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discouraged

124
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individuals with severe impairment may feel they _____ of activity exhibited by others with less severe impairment.

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cannot keep up with or maintain the level

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