Pulmonary Rehabilitation Flashcards
1
Q
Who are candidates for rehab
A
- obstructive
- Restrictive
- other
2
Q
GOALS for Pulmonary Rehab
A
- Control and alleviate the symptoms and pathophysiological complications of respiratory impairment
- Train patients to achieve optimal capacity to carry out ADLs
- Decrease psychological symptoms such as DEPRESSION
- Improve QOL
- Return pt to gainful employment
- Promote independence
- Increase exercise tolerance
- Reduce exacerbation and hospitalizations
3
Q
Components of pulmonary outcomes
A
- Team assessment
- Exercise
- Follow up
- Patient training
- Psychosocial
4
Q
What type of diet is best for pulmonary patients?
A
Atkins (low card, high fat and protein)
5
Q
Outcomes of pulmonary therapy
A
- reduced hospitalization and medical resources
- improve QOL
- Reduce respiratory sympotoms
- Improve psychosocial symptoms
- Increased exercise tolerance
- Return to work for some pt
- Increased knowledge about the disease & management
- Increased survival in some pts
- Enhanced ability to perform ADLs
6
Q
How many METS equal independent ADLs?
A
3-5 METS
7
Q
Patient Examination
A
- medical clearance
- PFT
- ABG
- CHest radiograph
- Resting ECG
- Blood chemistry
- Exercise test
8
Q
What type of exercise test can be used for pulmonary pt for examination
A
- 6 minute walk test
- Metabolic study
- traditional stress test (not too useful)
