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?

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)

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?

If the heart is required to work harder thereby being less efficient during exercise one can assume that the individual’s net oxygen consumption will be lower. (Fall 2024)

Bonus Question:  Will be added to the grade: Identify the cardiovascular disease that is a cardinal sign of an Autonomic Nervous System dysfunction.  (1 Point)

The PT has delegated a patient who is deconditioned and has a diagnosis of osteoarthritis to the PTA for aerobic conditioning training prior to their surgery for bilateral total knee arthroplasties (TKA).  The PT would identify which of the following as the target heart rate parameters?  

Which of the following medications could be responsible for a decrease in muscle strength?  

The PTA is working with a patient who has a diagnosis of cancer.  The patient receives their chemotherapy via an intraveous line (IV).  The PTA recognizes the line as being:

A person blinded in an accident begins a community re-entry program for persons with vision loss. The OT collaborates with the individual to develop an intervention plan. What should be included in the plan as the initial focus of intervention?

The OT is working with a client with chronic pain associated with their diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. There are days when the client is unable to get out of bed and is nearly dependent in all self-care tasks because of their pain. The patient’s goal is to utilize appropriate pain management strategies before and after engaging in daily occupations to maximize function. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate intervention to utilize FIRST?