CARDIOPULMONARY CONDITIONS NBCOT
EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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, In reading a client's medical chart, the COTA® notes that the client has a history of
orthostatic hypotension. Which activity precautions should the COTA give to the client?
Select the 3 BEST choices.
A. Limit standing to 30 minutes while completing an occupation such as cooking.
B. Take several minutes to move from lying down to sitting and then to standing after
being in bed all night.
C. Gradually and consistently elevate the head of the bed throughout the day.
D. Avoid a positional change from lying down to standing within 30 minutes of eating a
meal.
E. Avoid leaning the head too far forward—for example, when bending over to tie shoes
while sitting.
F. Report weakness, sleepiness, blurred vision, confusion, syncope, or lightheadedness
to the therapist. - ANSWER B. Take several minutes to move from lying down to sitting
and then to standing after being in bed all night.
C. Gradually and consistently elevate the head of the bed throughout the day
F. Report weakness, sleepiness, blurred vision, confusion, syncope, or lightheadedness
to the therapist..
An inpatient has acute congestive heart failure and is participating in Phase I cardiac
rehabilitation. Which task is ESSENTIAL for the COTA® to do during self-care sessions
with this patient?
A. Monitor changes in the patient's physiologic responses during activities
B. Instruct the patient to use compensatory strategies for lower body dressing
C. Encourage the patient to complete as much activity as tolerated
D. Provide the patient with adaptive equipment for bathing and hygiene - ANSWER A.
Monitor changes in the patient's physiologic responses during activities
While a COTA® is working with a client on the grooming task of brushing teeth, the
client mentions having to take antibiotics before going to the dentist for any dental work.
What condition is MOST likely a part of this client's medical history?
A. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
B. Lung cancer
C. Hip replacement
D. Endocarditis - ANSWER D. Endocarditis
A COTA® is conducting a treatment session with a client with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease. While engaging in a light work task from a seated position, the
EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT!
, In reading a client's medical chart, the COTA® notes that the client has a history of
orthostatic hypotension. Which activity precautions should the COTA give to the client?
Select the 3 BEST choices.
A. Limit standing to 30 minutes while completing an occupation such as cooking.
B. Take several minutes to move from lying down to sitting and then to standing after
being in bed all night.
C. Gradually and consistently elevate the head of the bed throughout the day.
D. Avoid a positional change from lying down to standing within 30 minutes of eating a
meal.
E. Avoid leaning the head too far forward—for example, when bending over to tie shoes
while sitting.
F. Report weakness, sleepiness, blurred vision, confusion, syncope, or lightheadedness
to the therapist. - ANSWER B. Take several minutes to move from lying down to sitting
and then to standing after being in bed all night.
C. Gradually and consistently elevate the head of the bed throughout the day
F. Report weakness, sleepiness, blurred vision, confusion, syncope, or lightheadedness
to the therapist..
An inpatient has acute congestive heart failure and is participating in Phase I cardiac
rehabilitation. Which task is ESSENTIAL for the COTA® to do during self-care sessions
with this patient?
A. Monitor changes in the patient's physiologic responses during activities
B. Instruct the patient to use compensatory strategies for lower body dressing
C. Encourage the patient to complete as much activity as tolerated
D. Provide the patient with adaptive equipment for bathing and hygiene - ANSWER A.
Monitor changes in the patient's physiologic responses during activities
While a COTA® is working with a client on the grooming task of brushing teeth, the
client mentions having to take antibiotics before going to the dentist for any dental work.
What condition is MOST likely a part of this client's medical history?
A. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
B. Lung cancer
C. Hip replacement
D. Endocarditis - ANSWER D. Endocarditis
A COTA® is conducting a treatment session with a client with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease. While engaging in a light work task from a seated position, the
