A physical therapist is assisting an 85 y.o. patient with a prior history of atrial fibrillation in ambulating down the hall with a rollator (four-wheeled walker).  The physical therapist notes that the patient remains in atrial fibrillation, but their HR is up to 140 bpm from 60 bpm at rest. The patient’s blood pressure has decreased from 130/80 mmHg at rest to 90/60 mmHg during exertion. The patient reports fatigue and that they feel like their heart is racing. Which of the following is the most appropriate clinical response?

Which lung segment is the physical therapist auscultating in the picture below?  

Which of the following should you consider when working with a patient with asthma who is prescribed an albuterol (Ventolin) inhaler?  

A patient has chronically taken warfarin (coumadin) since the placement of a mechanical aortic valve. The patient was subsequently admitted to the hospital with fatigue, tachycardia, and bruising. You have received an automatic consult to evaluate the patient for mobility. You note that their International Normalized Ratio (INR) value is 8. What is the most appropriate clinical decision?

Which of the following pulmonary function test values is used to determine the severity of RESTRICTIVE lung disease? 

A patient with which of the following conditions is most likely to require airway clearance interventions (needs assistance to mobilize secretions) from a physical therapist?

Significant changes in which of the following lab values can be a direct cause of arrhythmias or ECG changes? 

Which of the following conditions is NOT covered by Medicare for participation in cardiac rehabilitation?  

A physical therapist is evaluating a patient with NYHA Class III Heart Failure in an outpatient cardiac rehab program. Which of the following lifestyle recommendations is accurate and appropriate to discuss with this patient?

A patient was admitted to the hospital on 11/1 with a diagnosis of a non-ST segment elevation myocardial infraction (NSTEMI). They received one drug eluting stent. Based on the trends in lab values detailed below, at which date/time would physical activity be least likely to contribute to further myocardial injury?