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Which phase (I, II, III) is considered “Inpatient Cardiac Rehab”
I
What is the recommended frequency for exercise in Phase I cardiac rehab?
2-4 sessions per day
What is the recommended frequency for exercise in Phase II cardiac rehab?
Minimal: 3 days/week
Preferably: 5 days/week
COPD is the umbrella term for which two pulmonary conditions?
Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema
Which pulmonary condition is characterized by permanent enlargement of airspaces along with necrosis of alveolar walls causing an accumulation of air in the lung tissue.
Emphysema
What is the name of the recumbent machine (aerobic equipment) that allows for patients to use upper body movement and lower body stepping?
NuStep
Exercise Training Considerations: Exercise intensity should be prescribed at a heart rate and work rate below the ___________ threshold.
Ischemic
If HR cannot be used to determine intensity, what method could be used instead?
RPE (Borg Scale)
Which pulmonary is characterized by chronic, pulmonary inflammation, damage to the bronchial lining, and airflow obstruction.
Chronic Bronchitis
Broadly speaking, what aerobic exercise test may be appropriate for a patient with a pulmonary condition?
GXT or submaximal exercise test
Angina induced by exercise may be relieved with rest or which medication?
Nitroglycerine
What is the medical term for chest pain?
Angina
What is the most common sign/symptom of PAD?
Intermittent Claudication
What is the medical term for difficult breathing/shortness of breath?
Dyspnea
What pulmonary condition is a chronic inflammatory disorder leading to recurring wheezing, dyspnea, chest tightness, and coughing that occur particularly at night or early morning.
Asthma
What is a healthy ejection fraction?
60-70%
List one specific heart surgery that would require a sternotomy.
CABG, heart valve, heart transplant
What is the Index that is used to categorize someone with PAD?
Ankle/Brachial Index
Target HR may be difficult to use during exercise testing and during sessions because ventilation and _____________ may influence HR.
Asthma medications
What types of environments and things in the environment may exacerbate asthma?
Cold weather and allergens
Which type of heart failure suggests that the heart cannot pump properly?
Systolic Heart Failure
What device can be used to help patients with Heart Failure as either a destination therapy or a bridge to transplant?
LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device)
What are the two types of stroke?
Ischemic and Hemorrhage
What does IMT stand for?
Inspiratory Muscle Training
What type of intensity scale may be used specifically for pulmonary patients?
Dyspnea Scale