NBCOT Cardiopulmonary UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Sternal Precautions - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔-Lateral arm movements
-Overhead exercises
-Do not push/pull
-Do not lift or carry over 5 lb.
Phase 1: Edema management - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔-Short stretch compression
bandages worn 24/7
-Massage and PROM
-Emphasis on decongesting proximal segments
-Energy conservation
-Family and caregiver education on compression garments
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Contraindications for therapy - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔-Acute MI within 2 days
-Unstable angina
-Uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia
-Tachy or bradycardia
-Severe arterial hypertension
Respiratory conditions - OT evaluations - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔-Review medical
record
-Presenting symptoms
-Edema
-Past medical history
-Diagnostic tests
-Social history
-Discharge environment and anticipated activity level
, -ADL assessment noting:
-ROM
-Muscle strength
-Sensation
-Cognition
-Psychosocial status
-Monitor HR, BP, and O2
-Daily activity interview
Respiratory conditions - OT interventions - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔1. ADL training.
-Administration of O2 if saturation goes below 90%
-Bathing and dressing one extremity at a time
-Frequent rest breaks
2. Education of pursed lip and diaphragmatic breathing during activity and to lean forward on
thighs and practice breathing to decrease anxiety, panic, and SOB
3. UE strengthening
4. Adapt community activities to foster increased participation
5. Stress management training
Angina pectoris - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Mild to moderate substernal chest
pain/discomfort. Most commonly felt as pressure or a dull ache in the chest/left arm
Stable Angina - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔-Occurs during exercise or activity
-Relieved with rest and/or sublingual nitroglycerin
Unstable angina - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔-Coronary insufficiency at rest without exertion
-Chest pain increases in severity, frequency, duration
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