PT Indications

Question 1

Generalized ____ can be more debilitating than ___ itself; when possible, ____ and _____ training should be a component of ___ to counter the effects of the ___ and it’s treatment.

Answer 1

• Weakness
• Cancer
• Strength
• Cardiovascular
• Treatment
• Disease

Question 2

Increased metabolic demands, _____, decreased ____ intake and administration of ______ agents lead to _____ lean body mm mas and diminished ______ therefore an _____ program is of benefit for ____, ___, and _____.

Answer 2

• Inactivity
• Caloric
• Chemotherapeutic
• Diminished
• Endurance
• Exercise
• Strength
• ROM
• Endurance

Question 3

Specific Tx program for disability or deformity as a result of the disease or its treatment may be indicated by?

Answer 3

• Amputation
• Neurological deficit
• Pulmonary Dysfunction
• Pain
• Etc

Question 4

Precautions and Guidlines

Answer 4

• Use ROM and gentle resistive work until tolerance increases
• Pt’s who ambulate < 50% of the time
• Pt’s who are confined to bed
• Pt’s who fatigue with mild exertion

Question 5

What must you do before during and after Tx

Answer 5

• Review lab values before any activity
• Carfully monitor response - Hemodynamics
• Monitor fatigue

Question 6

Early signs of Cardiovascular and Respiratory problems..

Answer 6

• Pallor, Dyspnea, Sweating, Fatigue

Question 7

Increased pulse may indicate?

Answer 7

• Anemia

Question 8

Heart rate monitoring may be ____ due to inappropriate heart responses and ____ changes in status.

Answer 8

• Unsafe

- Daily

Question 9

Lab ____ can vary considerably from day to ___ and can determine the type of ___ a pt is able to participate in; they should be checked before each ___ session.

Answer 9

• Results
• Day
• Activity
• PT

Question 10

May need to use..

Answer 10

• Interval Exercise, Frequent, short sessions throughout the day
• Bedside program

Question 11

Patients may have wide ____ in response to ____ from day to day.

Answer 11

• Variations

- Exercise

Question 12

Compromised ____ integrity may necessitate ___.

Answer 12

• Skeletal

- NWB