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While acquiring a patient’s EKG, the technician notices that the patient stops breathing and has no pulse. What should the technician do first?

You are preparing to educate a patient about his upcoming EKG procedure, and the patient’s family member tells you that the patient does not speak the English language. What should you do next?

Which of the following statements illustrates the need for further patient education?

When explaining the preparation to a patient who will be having an EKG, the EKG technician should inform the patient to…

List 3 physical benefits that may result from regular aerobic exercise (avoid saying the same thing in different ways – keep the three benefits unique):   a.   b.   c.

What is the relationship between talking (Talk Test) and vigorous aerobic exercise?

You are treating a hairdresser who is s/p rotator cuff injury and repair. Your supervising PT has asked that you provide therapeutic exercise to focus on increasing local muscular endurance at the shoulder.   a) List ONE exercise that would effectively address her problem.   b) Include relevant information such as intensity, duration, resistance, sets, reps, etc. as is    appropriate to your choice.

Advantages of the flutter valve over other airway clearance methods include which of the following?1. Good patient acceptance2. Greater effectiveness over most other airway clearance devices3. Portability4. Independent use for patient

Which of the following are advantages of the nasal cannula as a low-flow O2 delivery system?1. FIO2 Stability2. Low cost3. Easy application4. Disposability

Which of the following clinical signs indicate that a patient is having a problem with retained secretions and may need airway clearance therapy?1. The patient is able to cough up copious amounts of sputum 2. Labored breathing3. Development of a fever4. Increased inspiratory and expiratory crackles