NAECB NAECB Pulmonary Rehabilitation 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Anxiety and depression that worsen dyspnea perception

Answer

Airway hyperresponsiveness

Answer

Increased mucus production

Answer

Bronchospasm triggers

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Pursed-lip breathing

Answer

Apical breathing

Answer

Paradoxical breathing

Answer

Diaphragmatic suppression

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Increased mortality and worse exercise tolerance

Answer

Improved FEV1

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Decreased mortality risk

Answer

Reduced inflammation

Question 4

Energy conservation techniques taught in pulmonary rehab are designed to:

Accepted Answer

Help patients perform ADLs with less oxygen demand

Answer

Replace aerobic exercise

Answer

Increase resting respiratory rate

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Improve spirometry values

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

88%

Answer

95%

Answer

92%

Answer

85%

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Self-management education and action plans

Answer

Aerobic training sessions

Answer

Resistance band exercises

Answer

Spirometry monitoring only