PT Tests And Measures 5

Question 1

Absolute indications to stop a stress test:

Drop in SBP

Answer 1

Drop in SBP greater than 10 mm Hg from baseline despite increase in workload with other evidence of ischemia

Question 2

Absolute indications to stop a stress test:

Angina

Answer 2

Moderately severe (3/4)

Question 3

Absolute indications to stop a stress test:

ST segment

Answer 3

ST elevation 1.0 mm without diagnostic Q waves

Question 4

Absolute indications to stop a stress test:

All

Answer 4

• Drop in SBP greater than 10
• Moderately severe angina
• Increasing nervous system sx
• Signs of poor perfusion
• Sustained v-tach
• 1.0 mm ST elevation without dx Q waves

Question 5

Negative stress test is indicative of

Answer 5

Low probability of CAD

Question 6

Positive stress test =

Answer 6

High probability of CAD

Question 7

(+) Homan’s sign

Answer 7

Pain in calf or popliteal space

Question 8

Percussion: sound elicited by percussion of the thigh muscles

In the upper lung, suggests neoplasm, atelectasis, or consolidation of the lung

Answer 8

Flat or dull

Question 9

Percussion: percussion sound from the normal air-filled lung

Answer 9

Resonance

Question 10

Percussion: hollow sound vaguely resembling a drumbeat

Answer 10

Tympany

Question 11

Tympany occurs almost exclusively with a

Answer 11

Pneumothorax

Question 12

Intermediate sound between resonance and tympany

Emitted by emphysematous lung

Suggests emphysema or pneumothorax

Answer 12

Hyperresonance

Question 13

Normal infant HR

Answer 13

100-130 bpm

Question 14

Normal child HR

Answer 14

80-100 bpm

Question 15

Normal adult HR

Answer 15

60-100 bpm

Question 16

Characterized by decreased expiratory flows

Answer 16

Obstructive ventilatory impairment

Question 17

Primary indicator of an obstructive impairment

Answer 17

FEV/FVC less than 70%

Question 18

Pulse amplitude: 3+

Answer 18

Large or bounding pulsation

Question 19

Pulse amplitude: 2+

Answer 19

Normal or average pulsation

Question 20

Pulse amplitude: 1

Answer 20

Small or reduced pulsation

Question 21

Pulse amplitude: 0

Answer 21

Absence of pulsation

Question 22

Characterized by reduced lung volumes (total lung capacity, FVC, FEV) and relatively normal expiratory flow rates

Answer 22

Restrictive ventilatory impairment

Question 23

Restrictive ventilatory impairment is inferred from spirometers when ____ is reduced and FEV/FCV is

Answer 23

FVC reduced

FEV/FCV Normal or over 80%

Question 24

Restrictive ventilatory impairment arises from

Answer 24

• interstitial lung disease
• pleural diseases
• chest wall deformities
• obesity
• pregnancy
• neuromuscular disease
• tumor

Question 25

SpO2

Answer 25

Partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood

Question 26

SpO2: when should activity be stopped and a discussion be had with the physician regarding supplemental O2

Answer 26

- SpO2 less than 90% in acutely ill patients | - SpO2 less than 85% in pts with chronic lung disease

Question 27

RPP =

Answer 27

RPP = HR x SBP

Question 28

BORG RPE scale: 0

Answer 28

Nothing at all

Question 29

BORG RPE scale: 0.5

Answer 29

Very, very weak

Question 30

BORG RPE scale: 1

Answer 30

Very weak

Question 31

BORG RPE scale: 2

Answer 31

Weak

Question 32

BORG RPE scale: 3

Answer 32

Moderate

Question 33

BORG RPE scale: 4

Answer 33

Somewhat strong

Question 34

BORG RPE scale: 5

Answer 34

Strong

Question 35

BORG RPE scale: 7

Answer 35

Very strong

Question 36

BORG RPE scale: 10

Answer 36

Very, very strong

Question 37

On the original RPE scale, 13-14 represents ____% of MHR during exercise

Answer 37

70%

Question 38

On the original RPE scale, 11-13 corresponds to

Answer 38

Upper limit of prescribed training heart rates during cardiac rehab

Question 39

A complete assessment of respiration considers 4 parameters:

Answer 39

1. Rate 2. Rhythm 3. Depth 4. Character

Question 40

Normal respiratory rates: newborn

Answer 40

33-45 breaths/min

Question 41

Normal respiratory rates: 1 year

Answer 41

25-35 breaths/min

Question 42

Normal respiratory rates: 10 years

Answer 42

15-20 breaths/min

Question 43

Normal respiratory rates: adult

Answer 43

12-20 breaths/min

Question 44

Normal respiratory rhythm

Answer 44

Inspiration is half as long as expiration I:E ratio is 1:2

Question 45

COPD respiratory rhythm

Answer 45

I:E ratio reflects LONGER EXPIRATION 1:3 or 1:4

Question 46

Unnecessary to measure waist circumference in individuals with this BMI as it add little to the predictive power of the disease risk classification of BMI

Answer 46

BMI ≥ 35

Question 47

Interpretation of waist circumference measure: increased risk for these with circumference greater than 40” for men and 35” for women

Answer 47

- DM II - dyslipidemia - HTN - CVD