NAECB NAECB Pulmonary Rehabilitation 3

Question 1

After completing a pulmonary rehabilitation program, maintenance exercise is recommended because:

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Benefits decline without ongoing physical activity

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FEV1 continues to improve for years

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Oxygen needs permanently decrease

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Corticosteroid doses can be stopped

Question 2

The Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale used during rehab sessions targets exercise intensity at a score of:

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5–6 (somewhat hard to hard)

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1–2 (very light)

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3–4 (moderate)

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9–10 (maximal)

Question 3

Which statement about upper extremity training in pulmonary rehabilitation is correct?

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It reduces dyspnea during arm-elevation tasks by training muscles shared with respiration

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It is unnecessary because arms don't affect breathing

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It should only be done with supplemental oxygen

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It worsens dynamic hyperinflation

Question 4

A pulmonary rehabilitation educator should refer a patient to a mental health professional when the patient screens positive for:

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Moderate-to-severe anxiety or depression using validated tools (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7)

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Low FEV1 only

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Mild exercise-induced bronchospasm

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High peak flow variability

Question 5

Which patient is MOST likely to benefit from pulmonary rehabilitation?

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Severe COPD with significant dyspnea, exercise intolerance, and reduced quality of life

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Mild asthma with well-controlled symptoms and no activity limitation

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Patient with acute pneumonia requiring hospitalization

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Asymptomatic patient with normal spirometry

Question 6

Home-based pulmonary rehabilitation programs compared to center-based programs have been shown to:

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Provide similar improvements in exercise capacity and quality of life

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Produce significantly inferior outcomes

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Be contraindicated for moderate COPD

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Require daily clinic supervision