week 12

Question 1

M/C/S =

Answer 1

microbiology, culture and sensitivity

Question 2

M/C/S identifies

Answer 2

pathological organisms in sputum in order to direct appropriate therapy

Question 3

Induced Sputum Used for the diagnosis of

Answer 3

TB or Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia (PCP)

Question 4

Naso-pharyngeal Samples

Answer 4

• Naso-pharyngeal aspirate or flocked swab
• Used to identify viruses such as

Question 5

Exercise Testing

Answer 5

• 6MWT
• Shuttle walk test
• Stress test
• Cardiopulmonary exercise test (VO2 max)

Question 6

Bronchoscopy is

Answer 6

• Invasive test done under GA or sedation
• Bronchoscope is passed down the trachea into the large airways

Question 6

Bronchoscopy
* Diagnosis:

Answer 6

– Visualise airway anatomy
– Look for airway inflammation, malignancy, secretion
retention, reasons for unexplained, chronic cough
– Enable fine needle biopsy

Question 7

Treatment Options

Answer 7

• To improve gas movement:
• To improve secretion movement:
• To relieve dyspnoea/improve respiratory muscle function
• Patient & Carer Education

Question 8

Outcome Measures used in
Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
Activity (limitation)

Answer 8

• Modified Borg
• 6MWT

Question 9

Outcome Measures used in
Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
Body structure and function (impairment)

Answer 9

• Questioning
• Observation & palpation
• Auscultation
• Cough
• Oxygen saturation

Question 10

Monitoring versus Evaluation

Answer 10

• Monitoring occurs during the intervention
• Evaluation occurs at the end of the intervention