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Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Flashcards

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  1. Which spirometry measurement represents the maximum volume exhaled forcefully in one second?

    Answer: FEV1

    FEV1 (Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second) measures how much air can be expelled forcefully in the first second of a maximal exhalation.

  2. Active cycle of breathing technique (ACBT) includes which three phases?

    Answer: Breathing control, thoracic expansion exercises, forced expiration technique

    ACBT cycles through breathing control (relaxed breathing), thoracic expansion exercises (deep breaths), and forced expiration (huffing) to clear secretions.

  3. Which medication class used in COPD management causes bronchodilation by blocking muscarinic receptors?

    Answer: Long-acting anticholinergics (LAMA)

    Long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMA) such as tiotropium block M3 receptors in bronchial smooth muscle, reducing bronchoconstriction and secretion.

  4. The MRC (Medical Research Council) Dyspnea Scale grades breathlessness on a scale of:

    Answer: 0–4 or 1–5 (modified)

    The MRC Dyspnea Scale uses grades 0–4 (original) or 1–5 (modified) to classify breathlessness from none to breathlessness while dressing.

  5. Incentive spirometry is primarily used post-operatively to prevent:

    Answer: Atelectasis and pneumonia

    Incentive spirometry encourages slow maximal inhalation to reinflate collapsed alveoli, preventing post-operative atelectasis and pneumonia.

  6. Which exercise intensity corresponds to approximately 40–59% of VO2 reserve and is recommended as a starting point for deconditioned cardiac patients?

    Answer: Very light to light intensity

    40–59% VO2 reserve corresponds to moderate intensity, but deconditioned cardiac patients often start at very light to light (30–39% VO2R) intensity per ACSM guidelines.