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You have a new client, Thomas, who is 7 years old, has Down syndrome, and is scheduled for an evaluation. After reviewing Thomas’ file and talking with his parents, you have learned the following: Thomas has diagnoses of speech, language, and cognitive difficulties. He consistently uses a few familiar words and phrases that his parents usually understand. He is using speech more frequently to communicate now, but these utterances tend to be unintelligible. Thomas is an active and happy child who quickly loses interest during structured activities. His parents plan to bring several of his preferred toys and activities for use during the evaluation.   Which of the following should be part of your assessment plan for Thomas? Select all that apply.

43. Which of the following tubes/lines BEST describes a line/tube that is distinguished by being able to provide total parenteral nutrition, but is also intravenous through the jugular vein with destination to the right atrium?  

20. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a consideration regarding pediatric cardiac rehab?  

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?