Oncology Rehab

Based on the Silver et al. (2017) article, what are safety considerations when working with a person diagnosed with cancer?

• Osseous Fragility

• Lab Values

• Range of Motion

• Lymphedema

• MMT

Answer explanation

While range of motion and MMT can be important to note, lab values, presence of lymphedema, and osseous fragility are more important factors in designing an exercise program with this population.

Based on Table 2 in Stout et al. (2020), a referral for rehabilitation services should be placed when a patient reports a level of fatigue at ____ or greater.

Answer explanation

Review Table 2 for Cancer Related Fatigue rehabilitation guidelines in Stout et al. (2020) article.

Possible options for treatment include Surgery, Radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and cryogenic alteration.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Cryogenic alteration is not an option for cancer treatment

Dietz's stages of cancer rehabilitation include which of the following?

• Restorative

• Palliative

• Quaternary

• Hospice

Answer explanation

Dietz's four stages include preventative, restorative, supportive, and palliative.

At most a home exercise program should include ____ exercises.

Answer explanation

When a home exercise program has greater than 4-6 exercises the level of adherence will drop dramatically.