Pulmonary Rehab and Phys Flashcards
1
Q
conditions that place a patient at undue (inappropriate) risk
A
- unstable angina
- uncontrolled pulmonary HTN
- recent MI
2
Q
conditions that make participation impossible
A
- severe arthritis or other joint problems
- continued cigarette smoking
- lack of motivation
- accelerated progression of disease
3
Q
dyspnea scale for aerobic training
A
3-4 on mod BORG
11-13 on BORG
4
Q
inspiration is an _________ process. Expiration is a ________ process
A
inspiration = active process
expiration = passive process
5
Q
__________ in thoracic cavity pressure = inhalation and _________ in thoracic cavity pressure = exhalation
A
inhalation = increase in pressure
exhalation = decrease in pressure
6
Q
What does low and high lung compliance indicate?
A
low = stiffer lung
high = more pliable lung (thinner balloon)
7
Q
What determines the partial pressure of O2?
A
amount of O2 that is dissolved in the blood
