Pulmonary rehab - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Respiratory care correct answersThe profession that provides treatment for cardiopulmonary diseases; specializes in the promotion of optimal cardiopulmonary function and health RT Role/Job correct answers1)Assessment 2)Treatment 3)Management 4)Control 5)Evaluation 6)Education---Prevention assessment, disease management, diagnostic evaluation, management, education, rehabilitation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system Where RTs work...

6 responsibilities of a respiratory therapist correct answers· Patient Assessment · Disease Management · Diagnostic evaluation · Management · Education · Rehabilitation 8 practice settings of respiratory therapist. correct answers· Hospitals · Medical Offices/Insurance Companies · Interfacility transport (ground and air) · Homes · Sleep labs · Skilled nursing facilities · Pulmonary rehab programs · Outpatients clinics 5 diagnostic activities of the respiratory the...

An OT is conducting an evaluation on a client post-CVA. The client present with contralateral hemiplegia, grasp reflex, incontinence, confusion, and apathy. What is the involved artery and the site of the infarct? Select one: a. Posterior cerebral artery (PCA) b. Middle cerebral artery (MCA) c. Internal carotid artery (ICA) d. Anterior cerebral artery (ACA) - correct answer d. Anterior cerebral artery (ACA) A child has recently begun to build with blocks both horizontally and vertical...

NBRC EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+/ VERIFIED/ Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity.) - -LEVEL I: Cyanosis, Barrel chest, ↑ A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant hx of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant -LEVEL II: Dyspnea, Wheezing BS -LEVEL III: Chest X-ray—flattened diaphragms, hyperlucency, diminished pulm...

What are the 3 steps to solving each problem encountered while completing a clinical simulation? -first you will be asked to assess a patient with a respiratory or respiratory related problem -second you will need to study the information and determine the primary problem -third you must decide what type of therapy or response will be the best for the problem What are the 4 obstructive diseases? Emphysema Chronic bronchitis Bronchiectasis Sleep disorders What are the 5 traum...

CSE DISEASE PROSSESS Q&A Emphysema - ANS-VISUAL -cyanosis -barrel chest -accessory muscle use -digital clubbing BASIC LAB -chest x-ray (increased a-p diameter flattened diaphragm, hyperlucency, diminished pulmonary markings) -cbc: increase in wbc and rbc -abg -sputum culture DECISION MAKING -pulmonary rehab -bronchodilator -smoking cessation (if smoker) Chronic Bronchitis - ANS-VISUAL -cough, sputum BASIC LAB -chest x-ray (may be normal or show hyperlucency, diminished pulmo...

Overall goals of rehabilitation - Correct Maximize functional ability and minimize the impact of disability Other goals: control sx, restore functional capabilities, and improve the overall quality of life Principle objective of pulmonary rehab - Correct To control and alleviate disease sx and help pt's achieve optimal levels of activity (pg. 1282) Definition of rehab - Correct The restoration of the individual to the fullest medical, mental, emotional, social and vocational (work) poten...

Where in the blood vessels are clots most likely? - Where there is branching? Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) • Ex and lifestyle interventions • Currently, ........... insurance reimburses for CR for MI/acute coronary syndrome, CABG, PTCA, stable angina, valve repair/replacement, CHF, and heart transplant. Injury to the endothelium (many causes) → ....... -2 main causes? - endothelial dysfunction... -high Blood Pressure (results in higher turbulent flow - excessive pounding on endotheli...

ACHPN Exam 1 with Questions and Answers Class I HF ANSWER asymptomatic during normal activities, no pulmonary congestion or hypotension, no activity restriction-good prognosis Class II HF ANSWER Some symptoms on physical exertion, absent at rest, some limited ADLS. Slight pulmonary edema, may have basilar rales. Good prognosis Class III HF ANSWER Obvious ADL limited, discomfort on any exertion, fair prognosis. Class IV HF ANSWER Symptoms at rest, poor prognosis DIAPERS mnemonic fo...

COPD - ANSWER-dyspnea on exertion with significant hypoxemia & hypercapnia COPD characteristics - ANSWER-chronic ventilatory failure, chronic hypercapnia, increase lung compliance, loss of recoil and chronic CO2 retention COPD assessment - ANSWER-barrel chest, clubbing/cyanosis, dyspnea, accessory muscles, pursed lips, EXPIRATORY wheezing, hyperresonant, THICK sputum COPD CXR - ANSWER-black (air), hyperinflation, flat COPD ABG - ANSWER-COMPENSATED respiratory acidosis w hypoxemia & h...