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During systole, the ______ chambers of the heart (contract/relax)

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ventricular; contract

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During diastole, the _____ chambers of the heart (contract/relax)

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ventricular; relax

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Disorder that leads to inadequate system circulation, pulmonary congestion, and low cardiac output; includes difficulty breathing, anxiety, cerebral hypoxia, and fatigue/weakness

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Congestive (left sided) heart failure

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Disorder that leads to inadequate blood return from system circulation, jugular vein distension, peripheral edema, cyanotic nail beds, jaundice, and LE edema

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Right sided heart failure

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Describe the functional categories of cardiac disease (New York Heart Association (NYHA)

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Class I: no limitation in physical activity
Class II: slight limitation in ordinary physical activity, comfortable at rest
Class III: marked limitation in less than ordinary physical activity, comfortable at rest
Class IV: inability to carry out physical activity without discomfort

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Describe the objective classifications of cardiac disease

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Class A: no evidence of diseases, symptoms, limitations
Class B: evidence of minimal disease, mild symptoms, light limitations
Class C: moderate/severe disease, marked limitations, only comfortable at rest
Class D: severe disease and limitations with symptoms at rest

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Surgical intervention where a small balloon tipped catheter is run through the femoral artery to the coronary artery to open the vessels with placement of a intraventricular stent

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Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PCTA)

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Surgical intervention where the coronary artery is circumvented using anastomosing graft; deconditioning is common

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Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)

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Arterial disease with diminished bloody supply to extremities with pulse decreased or absent (typically LE’s); in early stages there is intermittent claudication relieved with rest; in late stages there is resting pain and muscle atrophy

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Occlusive peripheral artery disease

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Arterial disease with inflammation of small arteries and veins; starts distally and progresses proximally in UEs and LEs; leads to pain, paresthesia, cold, poor temperature sensation, ulceration, and gangrene; affects young males who smoke

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Thomboangitis Obliterans (buergers disease)

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Venous disease with inflammation of veins and formation of thrombus with progressive inflammation, tenderness to palpation, changes in LE color, temperature, circumference, and appearance; life threatening and requires immediate medical attention

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Deep vein thombosis (DVT)

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A common disease secondary to Tuberculosis that causes vertebral collapse and spinal compression

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Roods disease

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COPD leads to (increased/decreased) expiratory rate

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decreased

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To improve respiratory rate for an individual with COPD, what should you instruct them to do?

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breathe out on exertion, lean forward, talk during therapy

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Chronic obstructive disease with permanent abnormal enlargement of air space which damages functional units of gas exchange; lungs lose elasticity. Symptoms include dyspnea, poor exertion, diminished breath sounds, wheezing, prolonged expiratory phase and turning reddish in color

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Emphysema

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chronic progressive lung disease characterized by production of abnormal mucous that become thick and sticky; impacts exercise, nutrition, and development

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Cystic fibrosis

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Normal heart rate for infants and adults

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120 bpm (infants); 60-100 (adults)

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Normal blood pressure for infants, 6 year olds, and adults

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75/50 (infants) 105/60 (6 years) 120/80 (adults)

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Normal respiratory rate for infants and adults

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40 br/min (infants) 12-20 br/min (adults)

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Condition resulting in decreased blood pressure as a result of positional changes; change in 20 systolic and 10 diastolic requires attention

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Otrhostatic hypotension

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MET level characterized by performing light upper body tasks for a short period of time

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Stage I: 1.0 - 1.5

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MET level characterized by seated ADLs, easy transfers, and slow ambulation; acute care assessment would start here

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Stage 2: 1.5 - 2.0

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MET level characterized by performing seated ADLs and IADLs for an extended period of time; warm showers;

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Stage 3: 2.0 - 3.0

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MET level characterized by slow ambulation as tolerated and light IADLs; standing warm shower; discharge from acute care at the end of this stage

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Stage 4: 3.0 - 3.5

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MET level characterized by performing medium IADLs in standing (dishes, laundry, carrying)
Stage 5: 3.5 - 4.0
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MET level characterized by performing moderate activity (changing linens, gardening); standing hot shower; start outpatient therapy at this stage
Stage 6: 4.0 - 5.0
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MET level characterized by heavy IADLs and sexual activity
5.0 - 6.0
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Pulmonary condition characterized by insufficient production of surfactant to keep aveoli open; lung collapse after each breath
Respiratory distress syndrome
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Pulmonary condition characterized by the walls of immature lungs thickening making exchange of oxygen and CO2 difficult; often requires machines to breath
bronchopulmonary dysplasia
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this chamber of the heart pumps blood via the pulmonary artery to the lungs for oxygenation
right ventricle
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this chamber of the heart pumps blood via the aorta throughout the entire systemic circulation
left ventricle
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when does atrial contraction occur and what is its function
during the last 1/3 of diastole | complete ventricular filling
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transports oxygenated blood from areas of high to low pressure
arteries
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transports unoxygenated blood from tissues back to heart
veins
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atherosclerotic disease process that narrow lumen of the coronary arteries resulting in ischemia to the myocardium
coronary artery disease
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mild/moderate substernal chest pain with discomfort possibly present in L arm, upper body, neck, back, and epigastric areas that usually lasts less than 20 minutes
angina pectoris
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angina that is exertional and can be controlled by rest and a nitroglycerin tablet
stable angia
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angina that cannot be controlled by rest or a nitroglycerin tablet and is not a result of exertion
unstable angina (crescendo)
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angina caused by a vasospasm and controlled by nitroglycerin or calcium channel blockers (long term)
variant angina (Prinz metals)
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with what medication may an individual not demonstrate the expected increase in heart rate during an activity requiring adjusted parameters and the use of an RPE scale
beta-blockers
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what is the most common psychosocial disorder associated with transplants
anxiety
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disorder characterized by uncontrolled blood glucose, atherosclerosis, neuropathies, ulcers, and diabetic neuropathy
diabetic angiopathy
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how long does it take for anticoagulation therapy to be within a therapeutic range; when can ambulation be initiated; no longer than ________ of bed rest
12 hours 2-3 days 3-4 days
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disorder characterized by chronic leg edema, skin pigmentation change, scaly, and itchy
chronic venous insufficiency
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stage of lymphedema with no visible change but a change in feeling (tingling, tiredness, heaviness)
0
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stage of lymphedema that is reversible and characterized by soft-pitting and increased swelling at night
1
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stage of lymphedema that is spontaneous irreversible and swelling with increase in fibrotic tissue and risk for infection
2
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stage of lymphedema with lymphostatic elephantitis and extreme swelling and skin changes
3
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airborne infection caused by bacterium that once settled in the lungs can spread to other areas of the body (kidney dysfunction); characterized by compromised spinal integrity, cervical/thoracic spine lesions, and space occupying lesions
tuberculosis
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chronic obstructive disorder with chronic inflammation with cough, sputum, and low oxygen
chronic bronchitis
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newborn condition where in sufficient surfactant is produced which prevents proper expansion resulting in formation of hyaline material in the lungs; respiratory distress
hyaline membrane disease
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collapsed or airless alveolar unit
atelectasis
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excessive fluid between the parietal and visceral pleura
pleural effusion
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describe the RPE scale
1-2: comfortable for extended period 3-4: comfortable for 60 minutes 5-6: tough but maintained for 30 minutes 7-8: uncomfortable but maintained 5-10 minutes 9-10: difficult to maintain 10-30 seconds
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describe functional impact of RPE scale
``` 1-2: normal talking/breathing 3-4: more effort to talk; some SOB 5-6: 1-2 sentences, moderate SOB 7-8: broken sentences, heavy breathing 9-10: cant talk, grasping for breath ```
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measure of edema with mild, barely perceptible indentation and <1/4 inch of pitting
1+
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measure of edema with moderate, easily identifiable depression with return to normal in 15 seconds and 1/4-1/2 inch of pitting
2+
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measure of edema with severe depression that takes 15-30 seconds to rebound and 1/2-1 inch of pitting
3+
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measure of edema with very severe depression that takes > 30 seconds to rebound and 1 inch of pitting
4+
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what characterizes bradycardia
< 60 bpm
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what characterizes tachycardia
> 100 bpm
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type of hypotension when a person goes from supine to standing shortly after eating a meal
postprandial hypotension
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type of hypotension after long periods of standing
neurally mediated hypotension
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excessiv sweating
diaphoresis
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what psychosocial condition is most commonly associated with heart conditions
depression
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what kinds of activities should be avoided for cardiac patients
isometrics straining breath holding (Valsalva) overhead activities
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what sleeping position should be avoided for COPD
prone with pillow under chest
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optima sleep position for an individual with sleep apnea and obesity
side lying with head of bed elevated
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what are good strengthening exercises for an individual with COPD in the maintenance phase
free weights, arm ergometer, and elastic bands
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in phase I of lymphedema, how often should short-stretch compression bandages be worn
24 hours a day
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what does the acronym RICE stand for
rest ice compression elevation
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sternal precautions
no reaching overhead with both arms no reaching behind the back no lifting or pulling
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when can weight training begin for cardiac conditions if symptoms are controlled
2-4 weeks after beginning outpatient treatment
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passing too much protein in the urine; present in kidney disease and is the result of diabetes and lupus
nephrotic syndrome
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stage of kidney disease that is focused on prevention of progression
stage 1
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stage of kidney disease that is focused on management of the health condition
stage 2
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stage of kidney disease that is focused on management of edema and bone loss
stage 3
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stage of kidney disease that is focused on education for further management
stage 4
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stage of kidney disease where dialysis or transplant is required for life to be sustained
stage 5
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should movement and engagement in activity be promoted during dialysis
yes
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stage of cancer characterized by a present tumor with no perceived spread; operable lesion; and good response to treatment
stage 1
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stage of cancer characterized by localized spread of tumor, an operable lesion, and good response to treatment
stage 2
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stage of cancer characterized by extensive evidence of spread of primary tumor to other organs or the body; tumor cannot be removed but some cells may remain; deep spread in lymphatics
stage 3
84
stage of cancer characterized by inoperable primary lesion with survival dependent on spread and response to therapy
stage 4
85
time spent recovering from surgery
convalesence
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vulnerability is related to
liminality
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rheumatic connective tissue disease associated with an impaired immune response
scleroderma
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type of scleroderma with linear skin involvement
limited
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type of scleroderma which includes the internal organs
systemic
90
what does CREST stand for as a type of systemic scleroderma
``` Calcium in skin Raynaud's Esophageal dysfunction Sclerodactyl fingers/toes Telangiectasis (red spots) ```
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medication for HIV/AIDS
protease inhibitors
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type of viral infection from contaminated sea food where protective immunization is possible
hepatitis type A
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type of viral infection from body and blood borne exposure with protective immunization possible
hepatitis type B
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type of viral infection from body and blood borne exposure with no protective immunization and can be life threatening over time with chronic fatigue and disability
hepatitis type C
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type of diabetes that is insulin dependent
type I
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type of diabetes that is not insulin dependent
type II
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if a person is vague, dizzy, has tachycardia, pallor, weakness, diaphoresis, seizure or come they may be experiencing ________ and the therapist should _________ immediately
hypoglycemia | provide carbohydrates
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if a person is dehydrated, has a rapid and weak pulse, and acetone breath they may be experiencing ___________ and the therapist should ___________ immediately
hyperglycemia/ketoacidosis | call for help- IV and fluid required
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intervention for obesity that does not focus on overcoming obesity, rather a focus on occupational needs of the client
tertiary intervention
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disorder characterized by early symptoms of fatigue, headache, chills/fever, muscle/joint pain, swollen lymphnodes, and a rash. an impaired immune response affects neurological and orthopedic systems
lyme disease
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stage of pressure ulcer with local discoloration of intact skin or blister with blood as a result of damage of underlying tissue
suspected
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stage of pressure ulcer with intact skin and visible non blanchable redness over a localized area; soft, firm, cool, warm, painful, itchy; hard to detect
stage I
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stage of pressure ulcer with dermis involvement with partial thickness loss and shallow ulcer appears shiny or dry; intact/rupture blister, red/pin wound without slough or bruising
stage II
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stage of pressure ulcer with full-thickness tissue loss with subcutaneous fat possibly visible
stage III
105
stage of pressure ulcer with full-thickness tissue loss with bone, tendon, or muscle visible
stage IV
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stage of pressure ulcer with full-thickness tissue loss with wound bed slough or eschar
unstageable
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group of non-electrical cushions or mattresses to distribute pressure
group I
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group of dynamic electric powered devices for full-thickness ulcers of moderate to high risk
group II
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group of dynamic electric powered device for non-healing full-thickness ulcers
group III
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how often should weight shifts be
every 30 minutes for 30 seconds OR | every 60 minutes for 60 seconds

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