Short Answer: Bonnie Smart, age 67, has recently undergone cardiac bypass surgery (CABG) and has been referred to physical therapy.  Under the plan of care (POC) the PT has delegated therapeutic exercise, and gait training to the PTA.  Taking the delegated tasks into consideration identify three (3) sternal precautions to be included in the patient related instruction.

Matching: Match the symptoms as being associated with either Left or Right Congestive Heart Failure

Matching:  Match the type of IV with the appropriate restriction  

Two patients are participating in a cardiac rehabilitation program after sustaining similar damage from a myocardial infarction.  One patient weighs 200 pounds, while the second patient weighs 220 pounds.  Both patients are of the same height.  Which patient is expected to utilize a higher MET level to perform the same task?

During the initial assessment the PT questioned the patient about the amount of coffee, soft drinks, and/or tea consumed daily.  Which of the following rhythms would be associated with a high consumption of the above?

A student is having to trace a drop of blood from the right atrium to the aorta. Which of the following is indicative of the correct pathway? (Not all structures are listed; determine the pathway based on those given)

The patient is self-monitoring the intensity of their home exercise program.  The wife notices that the patient has become confused and is unable to carry on a conversation.  The family response should be which of the following?

A patient with left congestive heart failure will not be comfortable lying supine for any length of time secondary to dyspnea. (Fall 2024)

Susie Turner, age 45, has been referred to physical therapy for a cardiovascular conditioning program.  During the review of the initial P.T. examination the PTA notes that Ms. Turner has a number of modifiable risk factors.  During the patient education portion of the treatment the PTA identifies the most critical risk factor to the patient.  To which of the following risk factors would the PTA be referring to?

The PTA is working with a patient in the cardiac intensive care unit.  During the treatment session the therapist counted 8 QRS intervals on a 6-second strip.  Which of the following would be indicative of the patient’s pulse rate?