Question 1

The principal objectives of pulmonary rehabilitation include which of the following?
I.control and alleviate the symptoms
II.restore functional capabilities as much as possible
III.improve quality of life

Accepted Answer

A) I and II 
B) II and III 
C) I and III 
D) I, II, and III

Question 2

Which of the following are differences between cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation?
I.Cardiac patients are typically younger.
II.Most cardiac patients are not able to walk for 1 hour.
III.Reimbursement is easier to obtain with cardiac rehabilitation.
IV.Breathing exercises are not essential to cardiac patients.

Accepted Answer

A) I and II 
B) II and III 
C) I, III, and IV 
D) I, II, and III

Question 3

What are the overall goals of rehabilitation?
I.reverse the course or progression of the disease process
II.minimize the disability's impact on the individual or family
III.maximize the functional ability of the individual

Accepted Answer

A) I and II 
B) II and III 
C) I and III 
D) I, II, and III

Question 4

What is the ideal class size for pulmonary rehabilitation programs?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 to 15 
B) 10 to 20 
C) 20 to 30 
D) 3 to 10

Question 5

All of the following should be monitored during a cardiopulmonary exercise evaluation except:

Accepted Answer

A) respiratory rate 
B) HbO2 saturation 
C) ECG and blood pressure 
D) FEV1 and FVC

Question 6

To increase the likelihood that positive patient results are lasting, what must pulmonary rehabilitation programs provide?

Accepted Answer

A) vocational and social counseling 
B) staff training in rehabilitation methods 
C) financial support for rehospitalization 
D) periodic follow-up and reinforcement

Question 7

Which of the following patients are good candidates for pulmonary rehabilitation?
I.those with malignant neoplasms involving the lungs
II.those with severe arthritis or neuromuscular abnormalities
III.those with exercise limitations due to severe dyspnea
IV.those with moderate to severe obstructive lung disease

Accepted Answer

A) I, II, and III 
B) II and IV 
C) III and IV 
D) II, III, and IV

Question 8

Reconditioning the inspiratory muscles of patients undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation is accomplished through which of the following methods?

Accepted Answer

A) walking aerobically for a specified time 
B) using a rowing machine for a specified time 
C) pedaling a stationary bicycle for a specified distance 
D) performing inspiratory resistive breathing exercises

Question 9

What government programs can serve as a source for reimbursement for pulmonary rehabilitation?
I.prospective payment system (PPS)II.comprehensive outpatient rehabilitative facility (CORF)III.Veterans Administration benefits
IV.Civilian Health and Medical Programs of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS)

Accepted Answer

A) I, II, and III 
B) II and IV 
C) I, II, III, and IV 
D) II, III and IV

Question 10

Which of the following patients would benefit least from pulmonary rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

A) patient with chronic bronchitis 
B) patient with pulmonary emphysema 
C) patient with pulmonary fibrosis 
D) patient with malignant lung cancer

Question 11

To deal with incidents of hypoxemia, dyspnea, or airway hyperreactivity during physical reconditioning activities, which of the following should be available in the rehabilitation area?
I.intubation tray
II.bronchodilator agents
III.emergency oxygen

Accepted Answer

A) I and II 
B) II and III 
C) I and III 
D) I, II, and III

Question 12

Specific patient objectives for a pulmonary rehabilitation program could include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) proper use of medications, O2, and breathing equipment 
B) reconditioning of both skeletal and respiratory muscles 
C) adherence to proper hygiene and good nutrition 
D) improvement in the results of pulmonary function tests

Question 13

Below what level of the predicted FEV1/FVC are patients with irreversible airway obstruction considered good candidates for pulmonary rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

A) 75% 
B) 80% 
C) 60% 
D) 70%

Question 14

During exercise, the point at which increased levels of lactic acid production result in an increased VCO2 and VE is referred to as what?

Accepted Answer

A) respiratory quotient (RQ) 
B) ventilatory threshold 
C) crossover point 
D) exercise limit

Question 15

Patients with chronic cardiopulmonary disorders all share an inability to do what?

Accepted Answer

A) understand the disease process 
B) regain functional use of atrophied muscles 
C) improve tolerance for physical activity 
D) cope effectively with their disease process

Question 16

Minimum equipment requirements for the physical reconditioning component of a pulmonary rehabilitation program include which of the following?
I.inspiratory resistive breathing devices
II.rowing machines or upper extremity ergometers
III.pulse oximeters (for pulse rate/SaO2)IV.stationary bicycles

Accepted Answer

A) I, II, and III 
B) II and IV 
C) I, II, III, and IV 
D) III and IV

Question 17

What are some relative contraindications for cardiopulmonary exercise testing?
I.severe pulmonary hypertension or cor pulmonale
II.known electrolyte disturbances (e.g., hypokalemia)III.SaO2 or SpO2 less than 85% breathing room air
IV.untreated or unstable asthma

Accepted Answer

A) II and IV 
B) I, II, and III 
C) I, II, III, and IV 
D) I, II, and IV

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the cost of a pulmonary rehabilitation program?

Accepted Answer

A) space and utility expenses 
B) equipment and supplies 
C) patient health insurance 
D) program promotion costs

Question 19

Knowledge from the clinical sciences is used in pulmonary rehabilitation programming for mainly what purpose?
I.quantify the extent of physiological impairment
II.establish ways to improve the quality of life
III.set expectations for reasonable outcomes

Accepted Answer

A) I and II 
B) II and III 
C) I and III 
D) I, II, and III

Question 20

A cardiopulmonary exercise evaluation is conducted on a patient before participation in pulmonary rehabilitation for what purposes?
I.to quantify the patient's baseline exercise capacity
II.to develop an exercise prescription (including target heart rate)III.to determine how much desaturation occurs with exercise

Accepted Answer

A) II and III 
B) I, II, and III 
C) I and II 
D) I and III

Exam 50: Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

The principal objectives of pulmonary rehabilitation include which of the following? I.control and alleviate the symptoms II.restore functional capabilities as much as possible III.improve quality of life

What are the overall goals of rehabilitation? I.reverse the course or progression of the disease process II.minimize the disability's impact on the individual or family III.maximize the functional ability of the individual

What is the ideal class size for pulmonary rehabilitation programs?

All of the following should be monitored during a cardiopulmonary exercise evaluation except:

To increase the likelihood that positive patient results are lasting, what must pulmonary rehabilitation programs provide?

Reconditioning the inspiratory muscles of patients undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation is accomplished through which of the following methods?

Which of the following patients would benefit least from pulmonary rehabilitation?

To deal with incidents of hypoxemia, dyspnea, or airway hyperreactivity during physical reconditioning activities, which of the following should be available in the rehabilitation area? I.intubation tray II.bronchodilator agents III.emergency oxygen

Specific patient objectives for a pulmonary rehabilitation program could include all of the following except:

Below what level of the predicted FEV₁/FVC are patients with irreversible airway obstruction considered good candidates for pulmonary rehabilitation?

During exercise, the point at which increased levels of lactic acid production result in an increased VCO₂ and V_E is referred to as what?

Patients with chronic cardiopulmonary disorders all share an inability to do what?

Minimum equipment requirements for the physical reconditioning component of a pulmonary rehabilitation program include which of the following? I.inspiratory resistive breathing devices II.rowing machines or upper extremity ergometers III.pulse oximeters (for pulse rate/SaO₂) IV.stationary bicycles

What are some relative contraindications for cardiopulmonary exercise testing? I.severe pulmonary hypertension or cor pulmonale II.known electrolyte disturbances (e.g., hypokalemia) III.SaO₂ or SpO₂ less than 85% breathing room air IV.untreated or unstable asthma

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the cost of a pulmonary rehabilitation program?

Knowledge from the clinical sciences is used in pulmonary rehabilitation programming for mainly what purpose? I.quantify the extent of physiological impairment II.establish ways to improve the quality of life III.set expectations for reasonable outcomes

Exam 50: Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

The principal objectives of pulmonary rehabilitation include which of the following? I.control and alleviate the symptoms II.restore functional capabilities as much as possible III.improve quality of life

What are the overall goals of rehabilitation? I.reverse the course or progression of the disease process II.minimize the disability's impact on the individual or family III.maximize the functional ability of the individual

What is the ideal class size for pulmonary rehabilitation programs?

All of the following should be monitored during a cardiopulmonary exercise evaluation except:

To increase the likelihood that positive patient results are lasting, what must pulmonary rehabilitation programs provide?

Reconditioning the inspiratory muscles of patients undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation is accomplished through which of the following methods?

Which of the following patients would benefit least from pulmonary rehabilitation?

To deal with incidents of hypoxemia, dyspnea, or airway hyperreactivity during physical reconditioning activities, which of the following should be available in the rehabilitation area? I.intubation tray II.bronchodilator agents III.emergency oxygen

Specific patient objectives for a pulmonary rehabilitation program could include all of the following except:

Below what level of the predicted FEV1/FVC are patients with irreversible airway obstruction considered good candidates for pulmonary rehabilitation?

During exercise, the point at which increased levels of lactic acid production result in an increased VCO2 and VE is referred to as what?

Patients with chronic cardiopulmonary disorders all share an inability to do what?

Minimum equipment requirements for the physical reconditioning component of a pulmonary rehabilitation program include which of the following? I.inspiratory resistive breathing devices II.rowing machines or upper extremity ergometers III.pulse oximeters (for pulse rate/SaO2) IV.stationary bicycles

What are some relative contraindications for cardiopulmonary exercise testing? I.severe pulmonary hypertension or cor pulmonale II.known electrolyte disturbances (e.g., hypokalemia) III.SaO2 or SpO2 less than 85% breathing room air IV.untreated or unstable asthma

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the cost of a pulmonary rehabilitation program?

Knowledge from the clinical sciences is used in pulmonary rehabilitation programming for mainly what purpose? I.quantify the extent of physiological impairment II.establish ways to improve the quality of life III.set expectations for reasonable outcomes

Below what level of the predicted FEV₁/FVC are patients with irreversible airway obstruction considered good candidates for pulmonary rehabilitation?

During exercise, the point at which increased levels of lactic acid production result in an increased VCO₂ and V_E is referred to as what?

What are some relative contraindications for cardiopulmonary exercise testing? I.severe pulmonary hypertension or cor pulmonale II.known electrolyte disturbances (e.g., hypokalemia) III.SaO₂ or SpO₂ less than 85% breathing room air IV.untreated or unstable asthma