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normal response to exercise should show what type of increase?
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linear
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measure used for cardiopulm PT which shows how much activity the body can sustain
Definition
METs
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dyspnea scale: 1
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mild, noticeable to patient, but not to observer
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dyspnea scale: 2
Definition
mild, some difficulty, noticeable to observer
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dyspnea scale: 3
Definition
moderate difficulty, but can continue with activity
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dyspnea scale: 4
Definition
severe difficulty, patient cannot continue with activity
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patients on beta blocker will have what heart rate at rest?
Definition
lower than normal heart rate (40-60 bpm)
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patients on beta blocekrs will show what type of heart rate during exercise
Definition
blunted heart response, HR won't increase as much as it would for a normal person, 120-130 for a normal, 100 for a betablocker
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definition of cardiopulmonary physical tehrapy
Definition
exam, assessment, and intervention of the pt with cardiovascular/pulmonary impairments
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Goals of Cardiopulm PT: reverse (3)
Definition
risk factors, treatable pathologies, CAD
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Goals of Cardiopulm PT: prevent
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risk factors
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Goals of Cardiopulm PT: minimize (2)
Definition
chronic conditions, loss of function after acute condition
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defintion of cardiac rehabilitation
Definition
multidisciplinary team approach to the care and mgmt of cardiac problems
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Key players in cardiac rehabilitatoin (5)
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primary care giver, cardiac nurse, dietician, exercise therapist (PT), behavior psychologist
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Major goals of cardiac rehab
Definition
improve life expectancy, and QOL through mgmt of cardiac condition and decrease risk factors
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Cardiac Evaluation: Observation would include what? (7)
Definition
skin color, posture, general overall appearance, BMI, VItals, Heart ausculation, heart rhythm
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Cardiac Evaluation: Observation: issues with skin color
Definition
normal?
pale? cyanotic? (lack of O2)
pink? reddish? flush? (too much vasodilation, acute distress)
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Cardiac Evaluation: Observation: why is posture important
Definition
could effect the size of the thoracic cavity
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Cardiac Evaluation: Observation: importance of general overall appearance?
Definition
overweight? hair loss (extremities?) frail?
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Cardiac Evaluation: Observation: importance of BMI
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combine with waist size = a good predictor of CAD
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Cardiac Evaluation: Observation: importance of vitals
Definition
HR, BP, RR
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Cardiac Evaluation: Observation: importance of auscultation and rhythm
Definition
heart sounds, EKG for rate and rhythm
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Phases of Cardiac Rehab: Phase I would be what setting
Definition
inpatient-acute
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Phases of Cardiac Rehab: Phase II would be what setting
Definition
sub-acute, early outpatient, or home based rehab
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Phases of Cardiac Rehab: Phase III would include what?
Definition
maintenace
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Phases of Cardiac Rehab: general note
Definition
the stage of cardiac rehab does not matter, contraindications in any stage
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Phases of Cardiac Rehab: contraindications to exercise: patient symptom
Definition
unstable angina
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Phases of Cardiac Rehab: contraindications to exercise: resting vitals (HR, SBP, DBP)
Definition
HR >120, SPB>200, DBP>100 or <60
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Phases of Cardiac Rehab: contraindications to exercise: EKG readings
Definition
atrial or ventricular tachycardia, frequent PVC's, multi-focal PVCs, PVC's which increase with exercise or resting S-T segment depression of >2mm, 3rd degree heart block
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Phases of Cardiac Rehab: contraindications to exercise: metabolism related
Definition
blood glucose
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Guidelines to Stop Early Mobilization of COmplicated MI or High RIsk Patients: development of
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serious arrythmias
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Guidelines to Stop Early Mobilization of COmplicated MI or High RIsk Patients: drop in BP of
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>20 mm
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Guidelines to Stop Early Mobilization of COmplicated MI or High RIsk Patients: rapid rise in BP above what
Definition
220
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Guidelines to Stop Early Mobilization of COmplicated MI or High RIsk Patients: signs of intolerance to activity (3)
Definition
diaphoresis, severe SOB, CP
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Guidelines to Stop Early Mobilization of COmplicated MI or High RIsk Patients: heart rate rise of what in PHase I?
Definition
>20 BPM
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Phase I patient types (5)
Definition
Mi and post surgial cardiac pts' most common,new onset arrythmias, CHF exacerbations, syncope
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Goals of Phase I: develop
Definition
a plan of mgmt of the pt's disease or symptoms
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Goals of Phase I: Prevent
Definition
the effects of bed rest
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Goals of Phase I: protect...
Definition
heart while in the injury recovery stage
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Goals of Phase I: PT must protect heart while in the injury recovery stage which can last how long?
Definition
6 weeks
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Goals of Phase I: Educate the patient regarding what (3)
Definition
monitor responses to activity, the rehab process, initiate lifestyle education
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Goals of Phase I: the patient whould be exercise at what level by exit?
Definition
2-3 METS up to 15-20 minutes/day
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Goals of Phase I: how do you monitor exercise tolerance or resposne to activity?
Definition
Vitals: HR, BP, EKG
Subjective measures: Borg, dyspnea, angina, talk test
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Uncomplicated MI: Low Risk Subgroup: infarct size
Definition
small to moderate
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Uncomplicated MI: Low Risk Subgroup: EKG reading
Definition
stable EKG by the end of the 4th day post MI
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Uncomplicated MI: Low Risk Subgroup: hospital course?
Definition
normal, 5 days with gradual increase in low level aerobic exercise functional activities and transition to phase II rehab
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Uncomplicated MI: Low Risk Subgroup: what is done to determien the level of blockage and further treatment?
Definition
stress test/angio/echo
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Uncomplicated MI: Low Risk Subgroup: if the pt is cleared for increasing activity, what is the role of the PT
Definition
PT instructs pt on home program
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Uncomplicated MI: Moderate/High Risk Subgroup: developing or showing signs of increasing problems during phase I such as (3)
Definition
low ventricular function (EF 30-45%), ischemia with low level activity, occasional EKG changes
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Uncomplicated MI: Moderate/High Risk Subgroup: how do patients in this category progress?
Definition
followed up closely and transitioned to an outpatient Phase II program or a home program as appropriate
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Complicated MI: High Risk Subgroup: infarcts/EKGS
Definition
really large infarcts and/or unstable EKGs
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Complicated MI: High Risk Subgroup: patients in the subgroup have what done?
Definition
some surgical intervention
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Complicated MI: High Risk Subgroup: what happens to the pt's EKG/symptoms with exercise?
Definition
persist or exacerbate with exercise
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Complicated MI: High Risk Subgroup: ejection fraction
Definition
<30%
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Complicated MI: High Risk Subgroup: BP
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very high
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Complicated MI: High Risk Subgroup: patient sign
Definition
unstable angina
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Complicated MI: High Risk Subgroup: patients in this subroup usually have to do this exercise as appropriate
Definition
low level functional movements
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Phase I Progression: Uncomplicated MI: when would you begin to progress
Definition
Day 2 after MI
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Phase I Progression: Uncomplicated MI: Day 2 after MI: assess physiologic response to change in position (3)
Definition
out of bed/edge of bed, change of position, restrictions d/t lines
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Phase I Progression: Uncomplicated MI: Day 2 after MI: assess physiologic response to activity
Definition
low level activity ~2 Mets
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Phase I Progression: Uncomplicated MI: Day 2 after MI: assess physiologic response to duration
Definition
about 5-7 minutes, rest, and can do more after
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Phase I Progression: Uncomplicated MI: Day 2 after MI: educate patient on (2)
Definition
RPE, reinforcing previous education
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Phase I Progression: Uncomplicated MI: Day 2 after MI: educate patient on RPE, as in what?
Definition
how should you feel when you are exercising, what should you do if you start feelign something you shouldn't
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Phase I Progression: Uncomplicated MI: Day 3 after MI: reassess...
Definition
response to activity
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Phase I Progression: Uncomplicated MI: Day 3 after MI: review...
Definition
patient education including RPE
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Phase I Progression: Uncomplicated MI: Day 3 after MI: in regards to activity
Definition
increase activity duration and initate unsupervised activity - ambulation and general condtioning exercises
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Phase I Progression: Uncomplicated MI: Day 4 after MI: reassess
Definition
response to activity
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Phase I Progression: Uncomplicated MI: Day 4 after MI: progress activity to
Definition
3 METS BID for 5-7 minutes each time
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Phase I Progression: Uncomplicated MI: Day 4 after MI: educate for
Definition
self monitoring at home
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Phase I Progression: Uncomplicated MI: Day 4 after MI: establish
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transition to home program - ambulation, stairs, education, exercises
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Phase I Progression: Uncomplicated MI: Day 5 after MI: assess what level activity
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moderate level
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Phase I Progression: Uncomplicated MI: Day 5 after MI: assess moderate level activity for what duration
Definition
10-12 minutes total
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Phase I Progression: Uncomplicated MI: Day 5 after MI: what should be done for discharge from phase I
Definition
low levels stress test up to 5-6 METS
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Phase I Progression: Uncomplicated MI: Day 5 after MI: pt should be discharged with transition for what?
Definition
after care including education of family members or significant other
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Phase I Progression: Uncomplicated MI: Major note about this progression
Definition
ideal time line
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Phase I Progression: Uncomplicated MI: The timeline is ideal but can not always be followed secondary to what
Definition
not being able to see the patient 2x/day, double up the amount of exercise with double rest breaks so pt gets the same amt of exercise
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Guidelines for CABG and Other Post-Surgical Pts: post op day #1 should include what (4)
Definition
PT eval, UE/LE exercises, incentive spirometer, education
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Guidelines for CABG and Other Post-Surgical Pts: Post op day #1: how should you order the exercises?
Definition
do toughest exercises first, than do the easiest. least fatigue
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Guidelines for CABG and Other Post-Surgical Pts: post op day #1: what should the seated LE exercises include?
Definition
hip flexion, knee extension/flexion, and ankle pumps in sitting
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Guidelines for CABG and Other Post-Surgical Pts: post op day 1: what should the UE exercises include?
Definition
shoulder flexion less than 90, elbow flexion
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Guidelines for CABG and Other Post-Surgical Pts: post op day #1, LE exercises in supine
Definition
straight leg raise, heel slides, hip abd, ankle pumps
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Guidelines for CABG and Other Post-Surgical Pts: Post op Day #2: UE exercises in what position
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seated position
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Guidelines for CABG and Other Post-Surgical Pts: Post op day 2: LE exercises in what position
Definition
standing
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Guidelines for CABG and Other Post-Surgical Pts: post op day 2: what types of UE exercises
Definition
same as day 1, shoulder flexion less than 90, elbow flexion
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Guidelines for CABG and Other Post-Surgical Pts: post op day 2: LE exercises should include what
Definition
hip flexion, hip abduction, marching in place
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Guidelines for CABG and Other Post-Surgical Pts: post op day 2: 3 other interventions on this day
Definition
ambulation (if apprpriate as determined by PT), incentive spirometer, Education
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Guidelines for CABG and Other Post-Surgical Pts: post op day 2: how should the exercises be progressed?
Definition
easiest to toughest. purpose is to get the pt to fatigue slightly and get the pt ready for return to PLOF
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Guidelines for CABG and Other Post-Surgical Pts: Post Op day #3 and forward: UE and LE exercises shoudl be done in what position
Definition
standing position
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Guidelines for CABG and Other Post-Surgical Pts: Post Op day #3 and forward: types of exercises
Definition
UE same as day 1, LE same as day 2.
UE: shoulder flexion less than 90, elbow flexion
LE: marching in place, hip flexion, hip abduction
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Guidelines for CABG and Other Post-Surgical Pts: Post Op day #3 and forward: other interventions for this day
Definition
ambulation, stair climbing, incentive spirometer, review HEP and education materails in preparation for D/C
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Guidelines for CABG and Other Post-Surgical Pts: Post Op day #3 and forward: ambulation goals
Definition
progress as able to at least 200' if possible
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Guidelines for CABG and Other Post-Surgical Pts: Post Op day #3 and forward: when should stair climbing be initiated?
Definition
day 3 if not at day 4
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Guidelines for CABG and Other Post-Surgical Pts: Post Op day #3 and forward: how should stair climbing be progressed
Definition
as able and as needed
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Guidelines for CABG and Other Post-Surgical Pts: Post Op day #3 and forward: even if the patient only has 2 stairs into their home, why should you as teh PT get them todo a flight?
Definition
good exercise
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Guidelines for CABG and Other Post-Surgical Pts: Post Op day #3 and forward: minimum amount of stairs a pt should try and complete
Definition
minimum of 2
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Notes on Surgical Progression: what was listed in the ppt were guidelines, but as a PT how should you progress the pt?
Definition
progress based on tolerance, medical conditions, according to facility's policies
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Notes on Surgical Progression: when should vitals, cardiac complaints, and other signs of activity intolerance be monitored
Definition
when you get in, during activity, after activity
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Notes on Surgical Progression: try to push them to what duration within the first few days
Definition
5-7/10 minutes
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Notes on Surgical Progression: prior to discharge the patient should be exercising for how long
Definition
10-12/15 minutes
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Notes on Surgical Progression: how often should exercises be performed
Definition
2-3x daily
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Notes on Surgical Progression: at what Borg scale rating should pt's be able to exercise at by the time they are d/c home?
Definition
10-12
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how early can phase II begin
Definition
as early as 24 hrs post d/c
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how long can phase II last?
Definition
up to 2-3 months
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phase II setting
Definition
home, outpatient setting
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how are phase II patients in a home setting monitored?
Definition
telecommunication, internet
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how are phase II patients monitored
Definition
EKG, vital signs, by nurse, PT, exercise physiologist
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Phase II emphasis is on the patient doing what?
Definition
self-monitoring by RPE, HR (if appropriate), talk test, S/S of interolance to activty
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Phase II ex rx is based on what?
Definition
HR parameters
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Basic monitoring Equipment needed for Phase II recovery (4)
Definition
BP cuff, stethoscope, telemetry of EKG, HR monitor
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Exercise equipment needed for phase II of recovery
Definition
stationary/recumbent boke, arm ergometer, treadmill, ellipitical trainer, stair master/steps, light weight/theraband, rowing machine, mats for stretching
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Emergency equipment/personnel for phase II
Definition
defibrillator, O2, suction, general first aid supply, oximtery, phone, cardiac meds, 1 percon ACLS certified
Term
A person who is ACLS certified (advanced cardiac life support) is able to do what?
Definition
give meds at proper time, able to run a CODE, how to defibrillate
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Equipment for patients to self monitor in phase II recovery
Definition
clock with large hands and a second hand, instructional posters HR conversion, Dyspnea and RPE sacles
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Most important piece of emergency equipment for Phase II recovery
Definition
a plan
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Phase II exercise program: warm up duration
Definition
5-10 minutes
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Phase II exercise program: aerobic activity should be what type?
Definition
mode negotiated by therapist and patient
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Phase II exercise program: how long should aerobic activity go for in the first 1-2 weeks
Definition
10-20 minutes
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Phase II exercise program: how long should aerobic activity go for after the 2nd week
Definition
being increasing duration to 30 minutes +
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Phase II exercise program: what should the cooldown consist of?
Definition
5-10 minutes of lighter exercising/stretching
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Phase II exercise program: in an outpatient program the cooldown is often followed by what?
Definition
relaxation techniques
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Phase II exercise program: HR range (2 answers)
Definition
115-130 (if not on beta blockers)
20-30 beats above resting
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Phase II exercise program: RPE
Definition
10-12
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Phase II exercise program: by the end of phase 2, RPE should be between what?
Definition
11 and 13
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Phase II exercise program: dyspnea scale
Definition
2-3
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Intolerance to activity - HEP: patient presents with symptoms but resolve with rest and nitro rescue, what do you as the PT do?
Definition
report incident for follow-up for clinical advice
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Intolerance to activity - HEP: patient presents with symptoms and symptoms persist for more than 10-15 minutes with rest and meds. what do you as the PT do?
Definition
call PCP for same day urgent care consultation
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Intolerance to activity - HEP: patient presents with symptoms. if after 15 minutes, symptoms of ischemia are not relieved/situation escalates, what do you as the PT do?
Definition
call 911, patient does not drive themselves to hospital
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Phase III is considered the ______ program
Definition
maintenance
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Phase III rehab is essentially what
Definition
extension of phase II
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Phase III goals: patient is enrolled into what
Definition
conditioning program of exercise
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Phase III goals: important note about patients performing group activities
Definition
they're great, but ex rx is individual
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Phase III goals: exercise that is intergrated into a a patient's lifestyle is important why?
Definition
to move patient out of a "sick" role
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Phase III goals: intensity range
Definition
60-80% max
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Phase III goals: how is the intensity range determined (2)
Definition
determined by maximum stress test or 20-30 bpm above resting HR to start
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Phase III exercise program: HR range
Definition
125-135 (unless on beta blockers)
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Phase III exercise program: RPE of
Definition
11-13
Term
Phase III exercise program: dyspnea scale
Definition
2-3
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Phase III exercise program: warm up time
Definition
5-10 minutes
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Phase III exercise program: aerobic/resistiance ex time
Definition
30-45 minutes
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Phase III exercise program: cool down time
Definition
5-10 minutes
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Phase III exercise program: education in...
Definition
appropriate risk mgmt
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Considerations with Exrx: what are the 2 considerations?
Definition
pscyhological recovery, compliance
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Considerations with Exrx: pscyhological recovery, the patient may fell what
Definition
anxiety, depression
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Considerations with Exrx: other than the patient, who else should be included in the education and progression of activity whenever possible?
Definition
family
Term
Considerations with Exrx: other than the patient, who else should be included in the education and progression of activity whenever possible?
Definition
family
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Considerations with Exrx: important note about educating your patient
Definition
tailor your education to each patient (don't overly do it too early or stress the pt)
Term
Considerations with Exrx: compliance: how many patients continue exercise after 1 year
Definition
20-50%
Term
Considerations with Exrx: how to improve compliance
Definition
easy/convenient programs, energetic staff, group/spousal involvement
Term
a pt with these 2 lines can not be gotten up, not even into sitting
Definition
ICP (intracranial pressure), IABP (intra aortic baloon pump)
Term
purpose of a IABP
Definition
cardiac line, heart is too weak on its own, the baloon helps the heart pump
Term
a pt with the IABP can be stood up if the IABP is inserted how?
Definition
via thoractomy incision
Term
what can you do with a pt who has a Swan-Ganz catheter
Definition
may sit up in bed with them with approval from MD
Term
a pt with a Swan-Ganz catheter cannot do what activity
Definition
can't ambulate
Term
purpose of the swan-ganz catheter
Definition
monitor the heart's function and blood flow. used with very ill pt's in the ICU
Term
how is the Swan-ganz catheter inserted
Definition
put into the right side of the heart and then threaded into the pulmonary aa
Term
when exercising patients with multiple lines, this would be a good idea
Definition
have 2 ppl. 1 to exercise, 1 to mind the lines.
Term
with the swan-ganz catheter was is crtically important?
Definition
that is not moved/shifted
Term
IV post op cardiothoracic pt's will have
Definition
triple lumen catheter
Term
what can you do with a pt with a triple lumen catheter
Definition
can move and ambulate with patient as long as you bring the IV pole with them
Term
what does an arterial line do?
Definition
measures present time BP in the aa, reads out on the monitor
Term
if a pt has an arterial line, what can you do.
Definition
with MD permission, can dc line and ambulate, Nrsg will need to re-connect and zero it out
Term
if the MD does not approve d/c of arterial line, what can you do?
Definition
Need to stay in or near bed, but can get OOB
Term
what should be avoided movement wise for a pt with an arterial line
Definition
avoid elbow flexion or pressure (cane, walker) so the line does not kink
Term
purpose of a chest tube
Definition
drains chest cavity
Term
where will the chest tube be located on the chest?
Definition
depends on the surgery, usually on side that its needed on, cardiothoracic surgeries right in the center
Term
important note of educating the patient on their chest tube
Definition
red fluid is not active blood flow, but saline, blood, and other fluids from surgery that need to be drained
Term
with MD approval what you can do with a pt with a chest tube
Definition
can dc from wall if need be, take the container with you and reconnect at end of session. must be in a gravity dependent position relative to the chest
Term
if a MD does not approve, what can you do with a pt with a chest tube?
Definition
move the patient around the room as far as the tube will reach
Term
how is O2 usually administered?
Definition
naasal cannula
Term
what can you do with a pt that needs supplementary O2?
Definition
can move and amb pt as long as they have portable O2
Term
role of PT when treating a pt using supplemental O2
Definition
remove O2 to see how far pt desaturates. purpose of cardiac rehab is to wean them off as they didn't use it before surgery
Term
what can you do with a pt with a foley catheter?
Definition
move and amb with pt, just keep bag gravity dependent
Term
how many electrodes and leads are on cardiac pts for EKG?
Definition
5 electrodes, 3 leads
Term
What can you do with a pt in an ICU that has EKG attached
Definition
can usually disconnect for the few minutes to ambulate and then reconnect
Term
on step down units, pt's attached to EKG will have what?
Definition
portalbe EKG unit
Term
exrx from stress test, at waht percentage do do you want to exercise the patient of maxHR
Definition
40-60%
Term
Karvonen's formula
Definition
(MaxHR-RestingHR)x%+RHR
Term
can you use the karvonen method with pateitns on beta blockers?
Definition
yes since it uses resting heart rate
Term
Exrx without HR max: what should their heart rate look like? with and without betablockers?
Definition
20-30 above RHR, 10-20 above RHR with betablockers
Term
when should exrx be increased?
Definition
based on s/s, monitored EKG responses, RPE, or talk test
Term
how should a patient be progressed for exrx?
Definition
increase duration prior to intensity. never do both at the same time
Term
Exrx without maxhr: what should the dyspnea scale look like? rpe scale?
Definition
1-2 dyspnea. 10-12 RPE
Term
normal blood glucose levels
Definition
80-110 mg/dl
Term
hypoglycemic blood sugar levels
Definition
<65 mg/dl
Term
hyperglycemic levels
Definition
>145 mg/dl
Term
general PT mgmt of a pt with DM
Definition
check for neuropathy, skin integrity, functional mobility, AROM, MMT. if there are deficits want to treat and adjust program accordingly
Term
Physical Activity benefits for a pt with DM: Improve
Definition
glucose uptake from cells
Term
Physical Activity benefits for a pt with DM: stabilize
Definition
glucose levels in blood over time (long term benefit)
Term
Physical Activity benefits for a pt with DM: increase
Definition
peripheral circulation for general well being, as well as wound healing
Term
Physical Activity benefits for a pt with DM: maintain
Definition
joint, muscle, and skin integrity
Term
Physical Activity benefits for a pt with DM: loss of what
Definition
weight
Term
What should you examine on a pt with DM:
Definition
LE's, skin integrity, sensation, feet, balance
Term
prior to ex what should a pt with DM do?
Definition
check their blood glucose
Term
for a pt with DM what do blood glucose checks do?
Definition
set guidelines for ex based on that reading
Term
Outpt setting with blood glucose levels below 65: what should you do?
Definition
introudce a quick sugar 4-6 oz of juice and two graham crackers or equivalent. wait 15 mins and recheck
Term
<65 pt with DM eats and rechecks blood sugar. if it is normal what can you do in terms of exercise?
Definition
can do a normal routine, but would want pt to eat immediately after exercise. when in doubt check blood sugar
Term
What can you do with an outpt with DM with blood glucose levels between 145-300
Definition
may exercise at a lighter workout intensity, however the therapist needs to reinforce a control regime and follow up with PCP
Term
outpt presents with 300 mg/dl blood glucose: what should teh therapist do
Definition
cancel PT for that day. ask pt if they took their meds that day. what they ate that mornign/last night.
Term
outpt shows up with 300+mg/dl blood glucose. who should you inform? why?
Definition
inform PCP to make sure this isnt something happening on a daily basis
Term
inpatient with DM has 300-440 mg/dl blood glucose what should you do?
Definition
relative contraindication. can do light, more functional activity, not heavy stuff
Term
biggest factor for peripheral vascular disease
Definition
intermittent claudication
Term
pt's with PVD need to stop this habit
Definition
smoking
Term
best exercise for pt's with PVD
Definition
walking
Term
exercise program for pt's with PVD
Definition
walk to onset of symptoms, rest til symptoms subside, walk to onset of symptmos, rest repeat
Term
goal of walking for a pt with PVD
Definition
increase collateral circulation which will allow mm to get better at pulling O2 out of the circulation and improving peripheral circulation
Term
who will help you as the PT to motivate pt's with PVD
Definition
former pt's
Term
pt's with COPD need to stop this habit
Definition
quit smoking
Term
what should pt's with COPD do to recover RR as needed?
Definition
breathing techniques
Term
how will the ex tolerance of COPD pt's be? what should you use to judge their tolerance?
Definition
poor tolerance. use dyspnea scale
Term
purpose of rehab for COPD pts
Definition
maintain/progress functional endurance as much as possible
Term
how should a COPD pt position themselves on a treadmill?
Definition
use UE's to stabilizeto fix accessory muscles for increased ventilation
Term
for pt's with a CVA the PT should especially monitor what vital
Definition
BP
Term
why should the PT monitor a CVA pt's BP?
Definition
CVA most likely d/t having high BP
Term
exercise equipment for a CVA pt
Definition
airdyne bike which uses all 4 extremities for movement
Term
why do pt's with renal disease have a decreased exercise tolerance?
Definition
d/t decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit levels which would decrease O2 carrying capacity
Term
exercise has been show ton increase what?
Definition
hematocrit level which in turn helps impact hemoglobin levels
Term
exercise has been shown to improve what? (3)
Definition
glucose tolerance, Bp control, overall endurance
Term
for a pt on dialysis what should the rest:exercise ratio be?
Definition
2 rest:1 exercise
Term
transection of the cervical spinal cord prevents what part of the nervous system from the cardiovascular system
Definition
sympathetic nervous system, prevents sympathetic driven changes
Term
transection of the cervical spinal cord prevents sympathetic nervous system from reaching teh cardiovascular system preventing what sympathetic driven changes
Definition
can't increase heart rate and force of myocardial contraction, decreased vasomotor control
Term
pt's with an SCI injury have what insuffiency
Definition
insuffiency of venous return
Term
why do SCI pt's have an issue with insuffiency return
Definition
flaccid muscles are not working on pumping blood back up
Term
SCI pti's are more at risk for this positional syndrome
Definition
orthostatic hypovolumic shock
Term
what factor influences the venous insuffiency of an SCI pt
Definition
level of lesion, the lower the lesion the more control
Term
pulmonary dysfunction in SCI pt's is indicated at what levels
Definition
thoracic or highe rlesions
Term
pulmonary hygiene impairment is in indviduals with lower thoracic loss d/t loss of what?
Definition
abdominals
Term
Lesions: Mgmt consideration for C1-C2
Definition
ventilator
Term
Lesions: Mgmt consideration for C3-C4 (3)
Definition
ventilator assist (may eventually wean off to night time only)
diaphgragm partially inntervated.
use of higher accessories
Term
Lesions: Mgmt consideration for C5-C7
Definition
ventilator assist initially
Term
Lesions: Mgmt consideration for T1-T5
Definition
loss of intercostals and abdominals
Term
Lesions: Mgmt consideration for t6-t10
Definition
loss of lower abdominals
Term
Lesions: Mgmt consideration for below t10
Definition
none
Term
Lesions: Impairments: Bronchial hygiene is affected from what levels?
Definition
C1-C2, C3-C4, C5-C7,T1-T5
Term
Lesions: Impairments for ineffective cough affect what levels
Definition
C1-C2, C3-C4
Term
Lesions: Impairments for impaired ventilation volumes affect what levels
Definition
C1-C2, C3-C4, C5-C7, T1-T5
Term
Lesions: Impairments for complete sympathetic control impairment for what levels?
Definition
C1-C2, C3-C4, C5-C7
Term
Lesions: Impairments for some sympathetic control impairment
Definition
T1-T5, below T10
Term
Lesions: Impairments for impaired venous return for what levels
Definition
C1-C2, C3-C4, C5-C7, T1-T5, below T10
Term
Lesions: Impairments for severe endurance impairments
Definition
C1-C2, C3-C4
Term
Lesions: Impairments for moderate endurance impairments
Definition
C3-C4, C5-C7, T1-T5
Term
Lesions: Impairments for mild endurance impairments
Definition
T6-T10
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