A physical therapist assistant assesses a patient’s vital si…

A physical therapist assistant assesses a patient’s vital signs prior to beginning an exercise session. The patient’s blood pressure is recorded as 125/85 mm Hg and the pulse as 72 beats per minute. The patient begins the exercise session which consists of light jogging on a treadmill. Suddenly after reassessing the patient’s vital signs the therapist decides to terminate the exercise session. The therapist documents the blood pressure as 165/105 mm Hg and the pulse as 140 beats per minute. Which of the following findings was most likely responsible for the exercise being terminated?

A patient who collapsed in the physical therapy gym fails to…

A patient who collapsed in the physical therapy gym fails to exhibit a pulse. Upon viewing the patient’s mouth, it becomes obvious that the patient has dentures. The physical therapist assistant is hesitant to remove dentures since they seem secure, however does not want to interfere with rescue breathing. The most appropriate action is:

A physical therapist assistant observes a burn located on th…

A physical therapist assistant observes a burn located on the anterior forearm of a 26-year-old male. The burn covers an area approximately six centimeters in length and four centimeters in width. The skin in the affected area is bright red with areas of blistering throughout. The patient reposts a subjective pain scare rating of “8” out of “10”. The most likely classification of the burn is: