Respiratory 3

Question 1

How is TB spread and who is most at risk?

Answer 1

Airborne (droplet transmission)

Those in crowded living conditions
Those who are immunosupressed

Question 2

Symptoms of lung cancer and contraindications for PT

Answer 2

SYMPTOMS: 
Cough
Dyspnea
Chest Pain (back or shoulder pain)
Unexplained weight loss
Fatigue

CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Percussion/Vibration is pre-surgical or is met to bone

Question 3

pneumonectomy vs lobectomy vs segmentectomy

Answer 3

Pneumonectomy: complete removal of lung
Lobectomy: removal of lobe of lung
Segmentectomy: removal of a segment of the lung

Question 4

pneumonectomy vs lobectomy vs segmentectomy

Answer 4

Pneumonectomy: complete removal of lung
Lobectomy: removal of lobe of lung
Segmentectomy: removal of a segment of the lung

Question 5

Define PE and discuss Tx

Answer 5

Pulmonary Embolism: sudden blockage in lung artery usually caused by blood clot

TX:
Thrombolytics
Anticoagulants
Vena Cava Filter
Compression stockings

Question 6

General PT goals for pulmonary patients

Answer 6

Minimize/remove secretions
Keep trunk mobile so it doesn’t get rigid
Improve posture to enable full lung expansion
Promote Muscular relaxation
Increase exercise tolerance
Functional mobility training

Question 7

General PT goals for pulmonary patients

Answer 7

Minimize/remove secretions
Keep trunk mobile so it doesn’t get rigid
Improve posture to enable full lung expansion
Promote Muscular relaxation
Increase exercise tolerance
Functional mobility training

Question 8

Interventions used for:
Removal of Secretions
Improved posture
Improved trunk mobility

Answer 8

REMOVAL OF SECRETIONS:

• Postural drainage (positioning and percussion/vibration)
• Airway clearance (cough/huff and breathing ex)

IMPROVED POSTURE:
Education, postural ex and taping

IMPROVED TRUNK MOBILITY:AROM ex
Mobilizations: T-spine, Ribs, Shoulder girdle

Question 9

Interventions used for:
Removal of Secretions
Improved posture
Improved trunk mobility

Answer 9

REMOVAL OF SECRETIONS:

• Postural drainage (positioning and percussion/vibration)
• Airway clearance (cough/huff and breathing ex)

IMPROVED POSTURE:
Education, postural ex and taping

IMPROVED TRUNK MOBILITY:AROM ex
Mobilizations: T-spine, Ribs, Shoulder girdle