AOTA Cardiopulmonary Conditions

Question 1

define controllable vs. noncontrollable risk factors for heart disease

Answer 1

controllable - lifestyle choices suhc as smoking, HTN, obesity

non-controllable - age, sex, family history

Question 2

what are the different types of heart diseases?

Answer 2

myocardial infarction
coronary artery disease
cogestive heart fialure
cardiomyopathies

Question 3

what are the phases of cardiac rehab?

Answer 3

inpatient
outpatient
community

Question 4

define inpatient rehab for cardiac rehab

Answer 4

monitoring of ECG, BP and pulse
clincal pathwya
progression of ADL and activity accoridng to MET levels
monitoring of activity intolerance
development of home program

Question 5

define outpatient rehab for cardiac rehab

Answer 5

OT for 3 days a week for 4-8 weeks
exercise and activity to toleraance with progression of MET levels
weight training at 2-4 weeks
education in risk factor modification
eval for psychosocial issues
work hardening

Question 6

define the community stage of cardiac rehab

Answer 6

physician referral
stress test
continuation of phase 2 activities

Question 7

what are the diagnoses for respiratory conditions?

Answer 7

COPD
Emphysema
Chronic Bronchitis

Question 8

what are the symptoms of the respiratory conditions?

Answer 8

SOB
fatigue
cough
decreased nutrition
anxiety
depression

Question 9

describe the OT eval for respiratory conditions

Answer 9

ADL assessmen, ROM, strength, sensation, cognition, psychosocial status
monitor heart rate, BP and O2 stats
daily activity interview

Question 10

describe OT intervention for respiratory conditions

Answer 10

ADL retraining, O2 admin, bathing and dressing one extremity at a time, frequent rest breaks
education ot use purse dlip and diaphragmatic breathing; leaning forward on thighs to decrease anxiety and panic and SOB
UE strengthening
adapt community actiivty to foster increased participation
stress management training.