SPT4 Flashcards
Which of the following is a pathological or anatomical diagnosis marked by abnormal permanent enlargement of the respiratory bronchioles and the alveoli?
Emphysema
Which of the following is considered the primary risk factor for the development of COPD?
Smoking
Which of the following occurs when comparing patients with COPD to healthy age-matched control?
A and B correct
A. Decreased quadriceps strength
B. Increased functional residual capacity
Which of the following are signs and symptoms of COPD?
All of the above
- cough
- sputum production
- dyspnea
- chest tightness
TF: Patients with COPD show an increased oxidative stress and a reduction in mitochondrial density and function
True
TF: Chronic steroid use has been suggested as a contributor to muscle weakness in patients with COPD
True
TF: Smoking cessation has been show to have the same effect on mortality in patients with COPD compared to those who continue to smoke
False
TF: In advanced stages of COPD, a slowed inspiration and nutritional depletion are common problems
True
Which of the following cut-points for FEV1/FVC is helpful for diagnosing COPD?
<0.7
Which of the following should be involved in monitoring the patient with COPD during a clinical exercise test?
All the above
a. 12-lead ECG
b. Blood pressure
c. Dyspnea and leg fatigue
d. Arterial oxygen saturation
Which of the following conditions is an additional concern for patients with COPD during an exercise test?
Pulmonary hypertension
Which of the following exercises should NOT be used for an exercise test in a patient with COPD?
None of the above
arm ergometry
TF: There is a reduced ventilatory capacity which decreases the exercise capacity of a patient with COPD
True
TF: The goal time frame for an exercise test protocol is 8-10 minutes in a patient with COPD
True
TF: The ventilatory equivalent of CO2 is elevated across all stages of COPD severity
True
TF: Oxygen therapy has been shown to be an effective treatment for COPD
True
Which of the following is a characterization of asthma?
Airway inflammation
Which of the following are environmental factors for the development of asthma?
Tobacco smoke
Which of the following tests is used to determine the extent of lung function with asthma?
C and D correct
C. Forced expiration volume in 1 second
D. Forced vital capacity
Which of the following is recommended for treatment of asthma?
All the above
a. Avoidance of environmental exposures
b. Regular physical activity
c. Healthy diet and weight control
d. Influenza vaccinations
TF: Expiratory wheezing with asthma is often heard only on forced expiration
True
TF: A FEV1/FVC ratio > 0.8 is an indicator for asthma
False
TF: Symptoms of asthma are often worse during the daytime.
False
Night or awakening
TF: Asthma can affect anyone, include elite athletes.
True
Which of the following describes the pathophysiology of exercise-induced bronchospasm?
Heating and humidifying large volumes of air during exercise
Which of the following are symptoms of exercise-induced bronchospams?
All the above
a. Dyspnea
b. Chest tightness
c. Wheeze
d. Increased sputum production
Which of the following is the recommended frequency of cardiorespiratory exercise for a person with asthma?
Minimum of 2 days/week
Which of the following modes of exercise are recommended for patients with asthma?
All the above
a. Treadmill
b. Stationary bike
c. Walking
d. Swimming
TF: Children with asthma are not recommended to perform moderate-intensity exercise.
False
can perform safely
TF: Exercise-induced bronchospasm occurs in a significant number of patients who have asthma.
True
TF: Cardiorespiratory exercise has the ability to improve maximum oxygen uptake in individuals with asthma.
True
TF: It is important to consider comorbid conditions when writing an exercise prescription for individuals with asthma.
True
Modes of exercise testing patients with COPD include
All the above
- Treadmill
- Cycle
- 6 minute walk
- Shuttle walk
TF: COPD and asthma have the same pathology, which indicates they are the same disease
False
When designing an exercise prescription for a patient with cancer, which of the following needs to be considered?
All the above
- adverse reactions
- pre-existing comorbidities
- functional capacity
- fatigue level
TF: Exercise training is not considered safe for individuals with HIV
False
TF: COPD is a disease where a large portion of the population of the United States is undiagnosed?
True
TF: Treatment of cancer varies with cancer type and location
True
Symptoms of COPD include
A and B correct
A. Excessive cough
B. Excessive sputum production
Asthma is a respiratory disease and involves which of the following components?
All the above
- Airway inflammation
- Intermittent airflow obstruction
- Bronchial hyperresponsiveness
Which of the following are clinical stages of dehydration to be aware of in patients with CF who exercise?
All the above
- light-headedness
- flushed skin
- decreased urine output
- muscle cramps
Recommendations for aerobic exercise duration in patients with controlled asthma is
20-30 minutes
TF: When taking a patient with cancer pre-exercise evaluation, the clinical exercise physiologist only needs to take the cancer history
False
Which of the following diagnostic tests detect the presence of RNA?
HIV NAAT
TF: The majority of individuals living with HIV are located in the United States?
False
TF: Individuals with CF are capable of improving their aerobic tolerance after exercise training
True