Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Question 1

Exercise Prescription: Mode

Answer 1

Any type of sustained aerobic activity

• Walking
• Cycling
• Circuit Training

Question 2

What is Percentage of VO2 Peak: Moderate Intensity Exercise

Answer 2

40% - 60% of peak VO2

Question 3

What is Percent of VO2 Peak: Vigorous Intensity Exercise

Answer 3

60% or greater of the peak VO2

Question 4

Exercise Intensity as a Percent of Heart Rate

Answer 4

70% - 85% of their highest HR achieved on the Exercise Tolerance Test (ETT)

• When prescribing intensity by HR, a range should be utilized.

Question 5

Exercise Intensity by Rating of Perceived Dyspnea, how does relate to VO2 max? Rating of 3, and Rating of 5-6?

Answer 5

Perceived Dyspnea Rating of 3 (moderate SOB) corresponds to 50% of VO2 Max.

Perceived Dyspnea Rating of 5 - 6 corresponds to 80% of VO2 Max.

Question 6

Intensity and Frequency for Aerobic Exercise?

Answer 6

Moderate Intensity, 20-30 minutes/day, 3-5 days/week.

Question 7

With exercise progression which should be the first parameter to alter?

Answer 7

Increasing the amount of continuous activity, decreasing the time spent in low-intensity exercise or rest.

(Then we increase duration or intensity)