NAECB Pulmonary Rehabilitation Flashcards
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Which is the primary goal of pulmonary rehabilitation for asthma and COPD patients?
Answer: Improve functional capacity and quality of life
Pulmonary rehabilitation aims to improve functional capacity and quality of life rather than alter the underlying lung pathology.
What is the minimum recommended duration of a formal pulmonary rehabilitation program?
Answer: 6–8 weeks
Most guidelines recommend at least 6–8 weeks of structured pulmonary rehabilitation to achieve meaningful clinical benefits.
Which exercise training modality is considered the cornerstone of pulmonary rehabilitation?
Answer: Aerobic endurance training
Aerobic endurance training is the foundation of pulmonary rehabilitation, improving cardiovascular efficiency and exercise tolerance.
The 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) is used in pulmonary rehabilitation primarily to:
Answer: Assess functional exercise capacity
The 6MWT measures how far a patient can walk in 6 minutes, serving as a practical index of functional exercise capacity.
Which outcome measure is most commonly used to assess dyspnea-related quality of life in pulmonary rehab?
Answer: St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ)
The SGRQ is a validated health-related quality of life questionnaire specifically designed for patients with chronic airway disease.
Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) in pulmonary rehabilitation is MOST beneficial for patients who have:
Answer: Inspiratory muscle weakness (PImax < 60% predicted)
IMT provides the greatest benefit when baseline inspiratory muscle strength is reduced, as demonstrated by a PImax below 60% predicted.
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