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24. A PTA is treating a patient who experienced a hypotensive episode with symptoms of dizziness & fatigue. The PTA returns them to supine & blood pressure is not returning to normal. Which of the following is the BEST course of action?

77. Which description does BEST define prolapse regarding cardiac pathology?  

32. Which of the following terms is MOST likely associated with the patient repeating “99” during each auscultation?

58. A PTA is performing rehabilitation on a patient with congestive heart failure. During the treatment, the patient begins to complain of pain during the physical therapy session. Which of the following actions MOST likely should be done immediately?

46. Which of the following receptors are MOST likely to be sensitive to the pulmonary vasculature, ventilator control & are located inside alveolar walls?

23. Which position does BEST represent low-fowler’s position?

61. Which of the following diagnosis are LEAST likely to be admittance for Acute Rehabilitation Hospitals?

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?