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An 88 y/o female is admitted to ICU for treatment of pneumonia.  Her past medical history is significant for a myocardial infarction 5 years ago.  She is referred to PT for ROM, bed mobility and pre-gait activities on day 3 when the PT did the eval.  On day 4 the PTA reviews the record and finds the following data: Cholesterol at 220 mg/dl, RR is 22, HR is 92, O2 Saturation at 88%, BP is 142/89, Wt. is 130 lbs. Blood PH is 7.4, and EKG shows a normal rhythm.  Explain the significance of EACH of the 8  values that you have reviewed.  (4 points)

A PTA completes a fitness screening on a 34 year old man prior to starting an aerobic exercise program.  The plan of care is to exercise the patient at 60% of maximal heart rate.  Which value is most representative of the desired heart rate?

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With the condition described in the above question, name the procedure used by a PT/PTA that uses gravity to help to remove lung secretions.

The purpose of diaphragmatic breathing exercises is best described as a method

This test is used by PT’s/PTA’s to determine a functional exercise capacity for pulmonary patients

Pursed lip breathing is a good breathing technique for a patient with 

A PTA is monitoring the blood pressure of a 38 year old male with no co-existing medical conditions other than recovering from a knee sprain from playing volleyball.  The patient is exercising for the first 2-3 minutes on the bike and a normal response seen by the PTA is:

This structure carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs from the heart

The responsibilities of a radiologic technologist/sonographer include all the following EXCEPT: