NAECB Pulmonary Rehabilitation Flashcards

In pulmonary rehabilitation, psychosocial support is included primarily to address:

Answer: Anxiety and depression that worsen dyspnea perception

Anxiety and depression are highly prevalent in chronic respiratory disease and independently worsen dyspnea perception and exercise avoidance.

Which breathing technique taught in pulmonary rehabilitation helps reduce dynamic hyperinflation during exertion?

Answer: Pursed-lip breathing

Pursed-lip breathing slows expiratory flow, reduces air trapping, and lowers dynamic hyperinflation during exertion.

Nutritional assessment in pulmonary rehabilitation is important because low BMI in COPD patients is associated with:

Answer: Increased mortality and worse exercise tolerance

Low BMI in COPD is an independent predictor of increased mortality and contributes to muscle wasting and poor exercise tolerance.

Energy conservation techniques taught in pulmonary rehab are designed to:

Answer: Help patients perform ADLs with less oxygen demand

Energy conservation techniques reduce the metabolic cost of activities of daily living, helping patients remain independent despite limited lung function.

Supplemental oxygen during pulmonary rehabilitation exercise sessions should be prescribed when SpO2 drops below:

Answer: 88%

Supplemental oxygen is typically indicated during exercise when SpO2 falls below 88% to maintain safe oxygenation and enable higher training intensity.

Which component of pulmonary rehabilitation addresses the patient's ability to manage exacerbations early at home?

Answer: Self-management education and action plans

Self-management education and written action plans empower patients to recognize and respond to early exacerbation symptoms, reducing hospitalizations.