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The patient in the intensive care unit (ICU) was performing gait training in their room with the PTA.  While monitoring the EKG strip the PTA noted the following rhythm.  Based on the rhythm the PTA would be best advised to do which of the following?

Bonus Question:  Will be added to the grade: Identify the most accurate method of determining the target heart rate and write it out. (2 Points)

Mr. Tom Winters recently sustained a myocardial infarction (MI) and has been referred to physical therapy for a strengthening and conditioning program.  The PTA noted on the initial physical therapy examination that the patient is on Beta-Blockers.  In addition to the ‘rate of perceived exertion’, which of the following vital signs would provide the most accurate assessment?

Anastomosis is a process that can occur surgically or naturally (benefit of exercise). When one area is blocked, preventing blood flow, an alternate route will develop which could reduce the severity of a myocardial infarction. (Fall 2024)

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)