What is the level of involvement of the respiratory therapist in cardiac rehabilitation?
a. Same as in the pulmonary rehabilitation
b. Greater than in pulmonary rehabilitation
c. Significantly less than in pulmonary reha-bilitation
d. Respiratory therapist does not participate in cardiac rehabilitation
Q. 2 Which patients are better suited for subacute rather than for acute care? 1. Those who no longer need diagnostics or invasive procedures 2. Those who have a determined course of treatment 3. Those who are recovering from an acute illness
a. 2 and 3 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3
Q. 3 Postacute care settings include which of the following? 1. Rehabilitation facilities 2. The home 3. Trauma centers 4. Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs)
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 4 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only
Q. 4 Common cardiovascular hazards of physical reconditioning for patients with chronic lung disease include which of the following? 1. Cardiac arrhythmias 2. Systemic hypotension 3. Muscle contractures
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3
Q. 5 Which of the following outcome measures is considered a major predictor for improvement in a COPD patient's health-related quality-of-life?
a. Frequent attendance in a maintenance program
b. Repeated admission to a rehabilitation program
c. Frequent medical evaluations
d. Antibiotic therapy
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