PHTA Study Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025

PHTA Study Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 A Physician classifies a Pt's heart rhythm as sinus bradycardia after examining the ECG. Which is more indicative of this condition? - ANSWERSWave forms are normal with a rate of less than 60 bpm A pt has never exercised before and is unable to maintain the target HR for eh ideal 20-30 minutes. What should the PTA do in this situation? - ANSWERSDiscuss with supervising PT decreasing the target HR to below 30% of calculated maximum Your patient w TKR has stable angina as a comorbidity. Because of this condition you might see any of these conditions except? - ANSWERSOnset of paint AT REST Helping pt with LVAD to sit on the side of the bed and perhaps stand bedside. What is the most important step prior to helping the patient begin to move? - ANSWERSStabilize the drive line A PTA is following the plan of care for a pt on the coronary... 2 days after coronary bypass surgery. The most appropriate exercise at this stage of the patient's recovery would include? - ANSWERSAnkle pumps and marching in place while seated at an int.. increase the heart rate 10-15 bpm over the resting level. A pt with dx of left heart failure class II is being seen in PT. With exercise, this patient can be expected to demonstrate? - ANSWERSDyspnea with fatigue and muscular weakness You have been assigned a pt who is day one post 1 post Lobectomy (left lower lobe) for bronchogenic carcinoma. The tx plan includes the interventions listed below. You know you will have limited time with patient for this treatment session. Which of the following interventions should be given the highest priority? Teaching od assessing the patient with: - ANSWERSDeep breathing exercises and effective coughing What is the passive technique for secretion removal? - ANSWERSPercussion