Exam Preview for 6852: CHF Rehab: Evidence-Based Tips And Tricks Fo

CHF Rehab: Evidence-Based Tips And Tricks For The PT And OT Provider

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1. What is the single greatest thing individuals can do to avoid heart failure? Take multivitamins daily Reduce dairy intake Stretch regularly Control their blood pressure
2. Which of the following is NOT one of the hallmark signs/symptoms seen in patients with CHF? Inability to weight bear through lower extremities Shortness of breath or trouble breathing Excessive fatigue, especially with exertion Swelling in the ankles, feet, legs, abdomen and veins of the neck
3. Which of the following is the CORRECT treatment priority for patients with Left Heart Failure? Oxygenation, energy conservation Fluid balance and edema control Compression garments and leg elevation Upper extremity resistance training focus
4. Which intervention is highly effective in enhancing functional capacity and cardiac function? Short bouts of static stretching High-Intensity Aerobic Interval Training (HIAIT) Seated yoga breathing only Light household chores with no aerobic effort
5. Which comorbidity should be screened for to help reduce rehospitalization in this patient population, as it affects 1 in 5 patients with congestive heart failure (CHF)? Osteoporosis Asthma Depression Benign Positional Vertigo