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10. A PTA monitors the vital signs of a 61-year-old male during a graded exercise test.  Which finding would serve as the BEST indicator that the patient had successfully exerted a maximal effort during this graded exercise test?

13. Cardiovascular Rehabilitation is important following a Myocardial Infarction, because once the necrotic tissue has healed and become fibrotic, the fibrotic tissue will be able to contract again.  

04. A PTA instructs their patient regarding the Astrand-Ryhming Protocol for a graded exercise test. At minute 5 the bpm is 125bpm at minute 6 it is 148bpm. Which of the following circumstances is the MOST appropriate?  

33. Which of the following medications will MOST likely improves the efficiency of the heart, improving contractility, being less frequent but stronger; it is a concern because its therapeutic dose is similar to its toxic dose?  

21. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be associated with cardiac conduction?  

50. Which of the following lab values would MOST likely result in an increased risk of thrombus?

45. Which of the following statements is LEAST likely correct when comparing the field tests as used for graded exercise testing?  

07. A PTA is performing a chart review on 4 (four) patients prior to treatment. Which of the following diagnosis SHOULD the PTA immediately return to the PTOR, indicating they CAN NOT treat due to contraindication?  

06. A PTA is performing crutch training on a 7-year-old female sprain/strain to the left ankle. Baseline vitals reveal BP: 91/53 | HR: 97 | RR: 14. Which of the following descriptions BEST interprets these findings?  

23. Which of the following medications will MOST likely decrease cardiac contractility and acts as an antihypertensive?