Exam Preview for 5102: Management of the Client with Compromised Re

Management of the Client with Compromised Respiratory Function

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. What is a symptom of an acute exacerbation of respiratory disease? Constipation Jaundice Early morning headaches All of the above
2. What are some of the key vital signs therapists must assess when working with clients with respiratory disease? Heart rate Blood pressure Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion All of the above
3. When we monitor our clients for cardiorespiratory capacity, a therapist should: Perform a 6 minute running test on the treadmill Inspect and palpate any increase in peripheral edema 2-3 hours after treatment Monitor how long a client can perform a single limb stance before losing balance All of the above
4. What is a method that therapy may employ with their clients to improve the mucus clearance? Forced expiration Rescue breathing Hacking cough All of the above
5. To help your client conserve their energy while dressing, you would instruct them to: Before starting, gather all clothing together Loose fitting clothes are easier to put on and take off and do not restrict breathing Sit down to get dressed and dress lower body first All of the above
6. To show that a service is skilled, therapists should document: CPT descriptors such as “therapeutic exercise” The therapeutic rationale underlying the task The name of a repetitive exercise such as “biceps curl” Use simple language not technical
7. What 3 sensations cause dyspnea? The urge to breathe, difficulty breathing, and anxiety Loss of smell, loss of taste and increased sputum production Tachycardia, noisy breathing and coughing All of the above
8. While ambulating with a client, you ask the client to describe their level of exertion. They describe the activity as feeling “very hard.” According to the Borg Rating Scale, what is the number that correlates to this description? 7 10 13 17
9. To progress with exercise capacity and physical activity, a client with respiratory deficits needs to improve: Skin hygiene and integrity Cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance Ability to follow two step directions All of the above
10. When a client does not progress from one level of assistance to another during a progress reporting period, the therapist should document the following to illustrate the medical necessity of services: Number of repetitions Amount of weight used in a LE exercise Positive benefits of therapeutic interventions CPT descriptors such as “manual therapy”