CP Practice Exam Questions and
Answers 2025-2026
Your patient presents with the following signs and symptoms: SOB, productive
cough, wheezing, and GI issues. What pathology is consistent with these?
Cystic Fibrosis
Which of the lines, if noted in a patient, would indicate the highest critically ill
patient?
Swan Ganz Catheter
What is the expected effect on heart rate in late stages of cardiopulmonary
autonomic neuropathy with exercise?
Fixed
Herbert was admitted into an inpatient unit with a RCA STEMI. When assessing
his EKG, which would you expect to see?
Elevated ST segment in AVR
Your patient is in an acute hospital stay post double lung transplant. What
treatment technique would be most appropriate?
Postural Drainage
While working with a patient in acute setting post-op lung transplant, you notice
they are becoming increasingly fatigued, frequent SOB at activity less than they
are used to, and develop frequent fevers. Despite symptoms, the patient is stable.
What would be the best next step?
If patient is stable, continue session to get as much information as possible and notify
the medical team of your findings.
Pt presents to acute care physical therapy post lung transplant. He is current
taking tacrolimus. What side effect should you be aware of?
Two of the choices are correct
Which of the following is an absolute indication for stopping a maximal exercise
test?
Decrease in SBP > 10 mmHg w/ other s/s of ischemia
, On day 3 of his stay in the hospital for his RCA STEMI, herbert reports some SOB
and is coughing more. Upon auscultation, you hear crackles (rales) in his (B)
middle lobes. What treatment would you precede with?
postural drainage in trendelenburg (12 inches) in supine for 5-10 min
Upon admission to the hospital, Herbert's troponin level was 250 ng/mL. 4 days
later, his troponin level is 247 ng/mL. What is the most appropriate action for PT?
Hold PT and wait until troponin levels are trending down to initiate PT
What PFT changes would you expect with an obstructive condition such as
COPD?
Increased volumes and decreased flow rates
Katie Mae is now seeing you in an OP PT clinic post COPD exacerbation, and she
wants to start an exercise program. Which of the following would be a risk factor
for starting an exercise program?
LDL levels 140
You are about to see a patient in an inpatient setting, but notice her hematocrit
levels are at 52%. What is the most appropriate action at this time
Mobilize the patient, but monitor vitals and s/s closely due to this elevated value
Katie Mae (35 y/o) is currently on Warfarin to treat a DVT and has been
discharged from the hospital for home physical therapy. What examination
finding would prompt you to discontinue therapy and seek immediate medical
attention?
Katie Mae reports severe HA mid-session
Katie Mae's COPD exacerbation did not get better, causing her to go into
respiratory failure. She is now post bilateral lung transplant. During the
examination, Katie Mae is primarily an uper chest breather. As a PT, what
breathing technique would be most beneficial?
Lateral costophrenic breathing technique
Which is not a sign of acute respiratory distress in infants?
rib flaring
What treatment would be most appropriate for someone with pneumonia?
postural airway clearance with percussion
Answers 2025-2026
Your patient presents with the following signs and symptoms: SOB, productive
cough, wheezing, and GI issues. What pathology is consistent with these?
Cystic Fibrosis
Which of the lines, if noted in a patient, would indicate the highest critically ill
patient?
Swan Ganz Catheter
What is the expected effect on heart rate in late stages of cardiopulmonary
autonomic neuropathy with exercise?
Fixed
Herbert was admitted into an inpatient unit with a RCA STEMI. When assessing
his EKG, which would you expect to see?
Elevated ST segment in AVR
Your patient is in an acute hospital stay post double lung transplant. What
treatment technique would be most appropriate?
Postural Drainage
While working with a patient in acute setting post-op lung transplant, you notice
they are becoming increasingly fatigued, frequent SOB at activity less than they
are used to, and develop frequent fevers. Despite symptoms, the patient is stable.
What would be the best next step?
If patient is stable, continue session to get as much information as possible and notify
the medical team of your findings.
Pt presents to acute care physical therapy post lung transplant. He is current
taking tacrolimus. What side effect should you be aware of?
Two of the choices are correct
Which of the following is an absolute indication for stopping a maximal exercise
test?
Decrease in SBP > 10 mmHg w/ other s/s of ischemia
, On day 3 of his stay in the hospital for his RCA STEMI, herbert reports some SOB
and is coughing more. Upon auscultation, you hear crackles (rales) in his (B)
middle lobes. What treatment would you precede with?
postural drainage in trendelenburg (12 inches) in supine for 5-10 min
Upon admission to the hospital, Herbert's troponin level was 250 ng/mL. 4 days
later, his troponin level is 247 ng/mL. What is the most appropriate action for PT?
Hold PT and wait until troponin levels are trending down to initiate PT
What PFT changes would you expect with an obstructive condition such as
COPD?
Increased volumes and decreased flow rates
Katie Mae is now seeing you in an OP PT clinic post COPD exacerbation, and she
wants to start an exercise program. Which of the following would be a risk factor
for starting an exercise program?
LDL levels 140
You are about to see a patient in an inpatient setting, but notice her hematocrit
levels are at 52%. What is the most appropriate action at this time
Mobilize the patient, but monitor vitals and s/s closely due to this elevated value
Katie Mae (35 y/o) is currently on Warfarin to treat a DVT and has been
discharged from the hospital for home physical therapy. What examination
finding would prompt you to discontinue therapy and seek immediate medical
attention?
Katie Mae reports severe HA mid-session
Katie Mae's COPD exacerbation did not get better, causing her to go into
respiratory failure. She is now post bilateral lung transplant. During the
examination, Katie Mae is primarily an uper chest breather. As a PT, what
breathing technique would be most beneficial?
Lateral costophrenic breathing technique
Which is not a sign of acute respiratory distress in infants?
rib flaring
What treatment would be most appropriate for someone with pneumonia?
postural airway clearance with percussion
