5B: OLD

Question 1

What is the first step in treating COPD?

Answer 1

Quit smoking

Question 2

When is a person considered to be a non-smoker?

Answer 2

After 6 months

Question 3

What types of breathing is beneficial for COPD treatment?

Answer 3

Pursed lip breathing

Question 4

Is inspiratory muscle training beneficial for COPD treatment?

Answer 4

For some patients, but it can be harmful for other patients

Question 5

Why are UEs important when treating a patient with COPD?

Answer 5

They stabilize with their UE to allow them to use their accessory muscles more for respiration

Question 6

Will energy conservation techniques be beneficial for COPD?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

What should you work to maintain or improve when treating COPD?

Answer 7

Functional endurance

Question 8

What type of exercise is indicated for COPD?

Answer 8

Aerobic will improve endurance and physical capacity the most. Resistance exercise will decrease muscle fatigue

Question 9

What medication can help to treat COPD?

Answer 9

Corticosteroids

Question 10

What vitals are most important during COPD treatment?

Answer 10

O2 and dyspnea, maybe HR due to compensations

Question 11

What is the intensity of exercise prescription for COPD?

Answer 11

3x/week at 70-80% HR max of 2-3 on Modified Borg Dyspnea

Question 12

What is the duration of exercise prescription for COPD?

Answer 12

30-45 minutes, can be intervals if HR and RR stay up during rest

Question 13

Is it beneficial for a pt to take a bronchodilator prior to exercise?

Answer 13

Yes - can open airways to allow for better expiration and ability to perform exercise

Question 14

What is the CAT?

Answer 14

COPD assessment tool

Question 15

What is the CSES?

Answer 15

COPD Self-Efficacy

Question 16

What are three intervention goals for Bronchitis?

Answer 16

1. Coughing techniques
2. Energy conservation
3. Maintain or improve endurance

Question 17

What are the two interventions for CF?

Answer 17

Bronchial hygiene and encouraging activity

Question 18

What are the most common techniques for bronchial hygiene?

Answer 18

Manual percussion, high frequency chest wall oscillations, PEP, coughing

Question 19

Why is activity beneficial for people with CF?

Answer 19

Helps to break up secretions

Question 20

What are positive expiratory pressure devices?

Answer 20

Use vibrations during expiration to help break up secretions

Question 21

What is HFCWO?

Answer 21

High frequency chest wall oscillation - mechanical

Question 22

What does the CFQOL measure?

Answer 22

Physical function, pt’s relationships and feelings

Question 23

What are the four treatments for Asthma?

Answer 23

1. Avoid triggers
2. Maintain or improve functional endurance
3. Meds
4. Breathing techniques during

Question 24

What should someone with exercise induced asthma do before exercise?

Answer 24

Prophylactic bronchodilator

Question 25

Why is it important for people with exercise induced asthma to have a proper warm up?

Answer 25

Ease in to minimize symptoms and avoid triggers

Question 26

What are signs of an impending exercise induced asthma attack?

Answer 26

High increase in HR and increased use of accessory muscles

Question 27

What does the Asthma Questionnaire assess?

Answer 27

Pt's view of their abilities and QOL

Question 28

What are methods for clearing airways with CF based Bronchiectasis?

Answer 28

Manual, HFCWO, PEP, positioning

Question 29

What do you do to treat Bronchiectasis that is not CF based?

Answer 29

Some airway clearance, but will not need it as much