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12. A PTA determines heart rate from a 6-second EKG strip by counting the number of p-waves & QRS complexes. If the PTA identifies 8 p-waves & 8 QRS complexes, which of the following BEST describes the heart rate?  

14. A PTA is treating a patient status post abdominal surgery due to an MVA due to internal damage. A chart review of the arterial blood gases has the following findings: Blood pH: 7.30 PaCO2: 30mmHG HCO3: 8 mEq/L PaO2: 95 mmHG & SaO2: 93% Which of the following conditions is MOST likely occurring?  

44. Which of the following lung volumes or capacities is defined by the maximum amount of air of a person can expel from the lungs after a maximum inspiration?

50. Which pulmonary pathology is MOST likely a genetic disorder that results in a defect in the exocrine glands, producing abnormally thick secretions and allowing bacteria to grow to cause frequent infections?  

33. Which breath or voice sound is MOST likely to be associated with the sound like ‘a”, but the patient is saying ‘e”?

53. Which NON-genetic pulmonary pathology is the result of repeat exposure to irritants, causing hypertrophy of the mucous glands and can lead to pulmonary hypertension and Cor Pulmonale?

11. A patient is elevated on a tilt table from 0° to 60° suddenly begins to demonstrate signs & symptoms of orthostatic hypotension, including slurred speech. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate action?  

06. A patient with congestive heart failure gets tired quickly when exercising. What is the main reason for this?

25. Identify which position BEST represents semi-fowler’s position?

74. Which group of medications is MOST associated to cause increase blood flow to the heart, angina relief by decreasing peripheral resistance by increasing the diameter of the artery?