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Which of the following would be indicative of an increase in cardiac output?

During today’s session of physical therapy, a patient working on cardiovascular training due to a previous myocardial infarction began complaining of a sharp stabbing pain. The PTA stopped the exercises and obtained vital signs while monitoring the patient’s symptoms. Although exercises were stopped the patient’s anxiety increased along with episodes of SOB and was convinced that she was having another myocardial infarction. Based on the type of pain and SOB the PTA should suspect that the patient is having another myocardial infarction.  (Fall 2024)

Bonus Question:  Will be added to the grade: Identify a gender difference regarding myocardial infarction warning signs.  (1 Point)

Short Answer: Identify in order three (3) compensatory mechanisms utilized by the body to maintain cardiac output in a patient with the diagnosis of left congestive heart failure (CHF).

If the heart is required to work harder thereby being less efficient during exercise one can assume that the individual’s net oxygen consumption will be lower. (Fall 2024)

Short Answer: Explain why it is important to report a typical & stable angina incident that occurs with a patient, during treatment, to the supervising P.T. and physician. (1 Point) Also explain what information should be included in the report. (2 Points)

The patient is preparing to perform some aerobic conditioning. As instructed previously, the patient should complete the warm-up phase before starting his exercise. After completing the warm-up phase, the patient’s heart rate should be within about 30 bpm of the target range. (Fall 2024)

The PTA is working with a patient in the cardiac intensive care unit.  During the treatment session the therapist counted 8 QRS intervals on a 6-second strip.  Which of the following would be indicative of the patient’s pulse rate?

What is the definition of a MET? 1. A standardized measure of expected oxygen requirements of specific activities 2. The amount of oxygen consumed at rest 3. Value equivalent to 3.5 mL/O2/kg/min

Which component of intervention determines the selection of specific OT activities used to address the client’s targeted outcomes?