The left ventricle must generate a force during systole to overcome the aortic pressure and open the aortic valve so that blood can travel to the rest of the body.  This describes which stroke volume factor?

The physical therapy department has been asked to participate in an interdisciplinary smoking cessation program.  Using the Florida Physical Therapy Practice Act as a framework, which of the following strategies would NOT be appropriate for a physical therapist to utilize when supporting a patient’s smoking cessation program?

Your patient reports episodes of heart palpitations.  She describes her heart “racing out of her chest.”  How long should you monitor her pulse?

Upon chart review, you note that the patient’s platelet count is low.  Platelets are responsible for ____________________________________.

Your patient is coming to physical therapy for hip osteoarthritis.  The patient is aware that her excess body weight is causing stress to her hip.  She is requesting information about nutrition.  You wish to assist her obtain this information while staying within the boundaries of the Florida Physical Therapy Practice Act.  What would be the BEST course of action to take with this patient?

The patient reports that he “failed” his exercise tolerance test and will be scheduled for additional assessment procedures.  Which statement BEST describes a positive exercise tolerance test?

Which electrolyte reduces tension in blood vessels and helps to control blood pressure?

A physical therapist will be performing a pulmonary examination on a patient.  The resting respiratory rate is 14 and oxygen saturation is 98%.  As related to pulmonary function tests, which of the following reflects tidal volume?

A physical therapist is working in an outpatient orthopedic setting.  Today the therapist is seeing a new patient.  She is a 32 year old female who sustained a knee injury during a motor vehicle accident.  The patient’s prior medical history is negative.  Her only medications are birth control pills and Ultram (prescription pain medication).  The patient is non-weight bearing with bilateral crutches and reports that she has spent the past week laying on her couch at home.  She complains of a dull ache sensation in the calf of the injured leg.  Upon palpation, the therapist notes warmth and redness in the area.  Which of the following tests or measures should the physical therapist use to further assess the patient?

The physical therapist goes to see an elderly patient this morning.  The patient is in the hospital secondary to having shortness of breath and general weakness.  The patient’s prior medical history is positive for a stroke.  The nurse verifies that the patient is taking his medications without any difficulty or side effects and that the cardiologist is monitoring the situation closely.  BP 116/74, RR 14 with oxygen saturation at 98%.  The below ECG is noted.  Should the physical therapist proceed with treatment?