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When platelets adhere to a vein wall attracting the deposition of fibrin, leukocytes, and erythrocytes that remain attached to the vessel wall, this is a:

While instructing and monitoring physical therapy interventions with a patient that is status-post CABG, which of the following would be an indication for discontinuing or modifying exercise?

Which of the following is NOT a psychosocial, economic, or cultural issue that individuals suffering from anemia deal with:

The majority of individuals with mitral valve prolapse typically:

Which of the following is the most accurate statements describing the characteristics of myocardial infarction (MI) versus angina?

When working with a patient that has Congestive Heart Failure, which of the following would be the LEAST likely to be incorporated into a PT POC and/or general guidelines to follow with this diagnosis?

Which statement most accurately represents the role the kidney plays in regulation of blood volumes?

Which of the following is NOT associated with the tetralogy of Fallot?

A Physical Therapist Assistant is working with a patient that has uncontrolled hypertension on bed mobility and the proper way to transfer supine to sitting. Which of the following approaches would be of greatest benefit to this patient in avoiding dramatic increases in BP and stress on their heart?

A physical therapist assistant (PTA) is treating a patient on cardiac medication in the home health setting. What are the effects of an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor on the heart and cardiovascular system?