NAECB NAECB Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Question 1

Which is the primary goal of pulmonary rehabilitation for asthma and COPD patients?

Accepted Answer

Improve functional capacity and quality of life

Answer

Pulmonary rehabilitation aims to improve functional capacity and quality of life rather than alter the underlying lung pathology.

Question 2

What is the minimum recommended duration of a formal pulmonary rehabilitation program?

Accepted Answer

6–8 weeks

Answer

Most guidelines recommend at least 6–8 weeks of structured pulmonary rehabilitation to achieve meaningful clinical benefits.

Question 3

Which exercise training modality is considered the cornerstone of pulmonary rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

Aerobic endurance training

Answer

Aerobic endurance training is the foundation of pulmonary rehabilitation, improving cardiovascular efficiency and exercise tolerance.

Question 4

The 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) is used in pulmonary rehabilitation primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Assess functional exercise capacity

Answer

The 6MWT measures how far a patient can walk in 6 minutes, serving as a practical index of functional exercise capacity.

Question 5

Which outcome measure is most commonly used to assess dyspnea-related quality of life in pulmonary rehab?

Accepted Answer

St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ)

Answer

The SGRQ is a validated health-related quality of life questionnaire specifically designed for patients with chronic airway disease.

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