Respiratory Interventions

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy

English - April 17, 2024 09:00 - 10 minutes - 24.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Education dptschool npte nptepodcast nptepodcasts nptequestions physicaltherapy ptboards Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed

Previous Episode: Stroke & Motor Learning

Next Episode: Ulcer Examination

Richard is a 75-year-old male patient being treated by physical therapy. In educating a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) about managing exacerbations at home, what advice should the physical therapist emphasize as MOST important?

A. Use of an incentive spirometer every 2 hours while awake.

B. Maintenance of a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet.

C. Participation in daily, moderate-intensity aerobic exercise.

D. Keeping the home environment well-ventilated and free of irritants.

LINKS MENTIONED:

NPTE Tips & Tricks: www.nptegroup.com
Get Your Episode Cheatsheet here: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/pulmonaryinterventions

---

Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepthustle/support