Cardiac

Question 1

OT Intervention: Coronary Artery Disease

Answer 1

Sternal precautions

home program guidelines

Question 2

Sternal Precautions are:

Answer 2

• Do not lift more than 8 pounds. (A gallon of milk weighs 8 pounds.)
• Do not push or pull with your arms when moving in bed and getting out of bed.
• Do not flex or extend your shoulders over 90°.
• Avoid reaching too far across your body.
• Avoid twisting or deep bending.
• Do not hold your breath during activity.
• Brace your chest when coughing or sneezing. This is vital during the first 2 weeks at home.
• No over the shoulder activity until cleared by your cardiac surgeon.
• Report any clicking or popping noise around your chest bone to your surgeon right away.

Question 3

Cardiac Rehab Phase 1 of OT Treatment

Answer 3

• monitor electrocardiogram, blood pressure, pulse

- Activity according to Metabolic equivalent (MET) levels

Question 4

Cardiac Rehab Phase 2 of OT Treatment

Answer 4

• Exercise and activity tolerance with progression of MET levels
• weight training at 2-4 weeks
• work hardening

Question 5

Cardiac Rehab Phase 3 of OT Treatment

Answer 5

-stress test

Question 6

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Answer 6

damage to the alveolar wall and inflammation of the conducting airways