The patient in the intensive care unit (ICU) was performing…
The patient in the intensive care unit (ICU) was performing gait training in their room with the PTA. While monitoring the EKG strip the PTA noted the following rhythm. Based on the rhythm the PTA would be best advised to do which of the following?
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Short Answer: Explain why it is important to report a typical & stable angina incident that occurs with a patient, during treatment, to the supervising P.T. and physician. (1 Point) Also explain what information should be included in the report. (2 Points)
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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.
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