Question 1

Which of the following acts on renal tubules to result in the reabsorption of water and more concentrated urine?

Accepted Answer

A)  ADH 
B)  BUN 
C)  creatinine 
D)  None of the above 
A)  ADH 
B)  BUN 
C)  creatinine 
D)  None of the above A

Question 2

Which of the following is not a key endocrine gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pancreas 
B)  Adrenal glands 
C)  Appendix 
D)  Thyroid gland 
A)  Pancreas 
B)  Adrenal glands 
C)  Appendix 
D)  Thyroid gland C

Question 3

Which of the following describes the average volume and constituents of blood in an adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 L of plasma; 2 L of cells 
B)  5 L of plasma; 2 L of cells 
C)  1 L of plasma; 4 L of cells 
D)  2 L of plasma; 5 L of cells 
A)  3 L of plasma; 2 L of cells 
B)  5 L of plasma; 2 L of cells 
C)  1 L of plasma; 4 L of cells 
D)  2 L of plasma; 5 L of cells A

Question 4

What is a normal value for prothrombin time?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 to 5 seconds 
B)  5 to 10 seconds 
C)  10 to 15 seconds 
D)  15 to 20 seconds 
A)  0 to 5 seconds 
B)  5 to 10 seconds 
C)  10 to 15 seconds 
D)  15 to 20 seconds

Question 5

Which hormone produced by the pancreas regulates carbohydrate metabolism and is responsible for maintaining a constant level of blood glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adrenaline 
B)  Insulin 
C)  Testosterone 
D)  Cortisol 
A)  Adrenaline 
B)  Insulin 
C)  Testosterone 
D)  Cortisol

Question 6

Which test is used to diagnose and monitor the treatment of acute pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  CBC 
B)  Amylase test 
C)  Electrolyte levels 
D)  Creatinine test 
A)  CBC 
B)  Amylase test 
C)  Electrolyte levels 
D)  Creatinine test

Question 7

What is a normal total cholesterol level for a man younger than the age of 40 years?

Accepted Answer

A)  50 mg/dL 
B)  100 mg/dL 
C)  150 mg/dL 
D)  300 mg/dL 
A)  50 mg/dL 
B)  100 mg/dL 
C)  150 mg/dL 
D)  300 mg/dL

Question 8

Which of the following is likely to result from an increase in thyroid hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decrease in the rate and depth of breathing 
B)  Increased appetite and food intake 
C)  Decreased gastrointestinal motility 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Decrease in the rate and depth of breathing 
B)  Increased appetite and food intake 
C)  Decreased gastrointestinal motility 
D)  None of the above

Question 9

Why is knowledge of multisystem function within the body necessary for cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapists?

Accepted Answer

A)  The cardiovascular and pulmonary systems are affected by virtually all other body systems. 
B)  It is helpful to confirm a patient's diagnosis. 
C)  It is helpful to predict a patient's response to treatment as well as his or her prognosis. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  The cardiovascular and pulmonary systems are affected by virtually all other body systems. 
B)  It is helpful to confirm a patient's diagnosis. 
C)  It is helpful to predict a patient's response to treatment as well as his or her prognosis. 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

Which test is used to assess bleeding capacity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thrombin time 
B)  Capillary filling time 
C)  CBC 
D)  BUN 
A)  Thrombin time 
B)  Capillary filling time 
C)  CBC 
D)  BUN

Question 11

What is a normal hemoglobin value for a man?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 g/dL 
B)  15 g/dL 
C)  20 g/dL 
D)  25 g/dL 
A)  10 g/dL 
B)  15 g/dL 
C)  20 g/dL 
D)  25 g/dL

Question 12

Which product of the adrenal glands inhibits the action of insulin and thus the uptake of glucose by cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dopamine 
B)  Cortisol 
C)  Epinephrine 
D)  Norepinephrine 
A)  Dopamine 
B)  Cortisol 
C)  Epinephrine 
D)  Norepinephrine

Question 13

Which of the following is taken from circulating blood by the thyroid to eventually create thyroid hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iodine 
B)  Insulin 
C)  Glucose 
D)  Albumin 
A)  Iodine 
B)  Insulin 
C)  Glucose 
D)  Albumin

Question 14

Which organ produces bile and is responsible for detoxification of the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pancreas 
B)  Spleen 
C)  Liver 
D)  Kidney 
A)  Pancreas 
B)  Spleen 
C)  Liver 
D)  Kidney

Question 15

Which of the following is not a test of peripheral vascular function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Peripheral pulses 
B)  Capillary filling time 
C)  Ankle systolic pressures 
D)  Fibrin clotting time 
A)  Peripheral pulses 
B)  Capillary filling time 
C)  Ankle systolic pressures 
D)  Fibrin clotting time

Exam 13: Multisystem Assessment and Laboratory Investigations

Which of the following acts on renal tubules to result in the reabsorption of water and more concentrated urine?

Which of the following is not a key endocrine gland?

Which of the following describes the average volume and constituents of blood in an adult?

What is a normal value for prothrombin time?

Which hormone produced by the pancreas regulates carbohydrate metabolism and is responsible for maintaining a constant level of blood glucose?

Which test is used to diagnose and monitor the treatment of acute pancreatitis?

What is a normal total cholesterol level for a man younger than the age of 40 years?

Which of the following is likely to result from an increase in thyroid hormones?

Why is knowledge of multisystem function within the body necessary for cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapists?

Which test is used to assess bleeding capacity?

What is a normal hemoglobin value for a man?

Which product of the adrenal glands inhibits the action of insulin and thus the uptake of glucose by cells?

Which of the following is taken from circulating blood by the thyroid to eventually create thyroid hormones?

Which organ produces bile and is responsible for detoxification of the blood?

Which of the following is not a test of peripheral vascular function?

Epidemiology As a Basis for Informing Contemporary Physical Therapy Practice

Oxygen Transport: the Basis of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Anatomy

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Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Manifestations of Systemic Conditions

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History

Pulmonary Function Tests

Arterial Blood Gases

Imaging of the Chest

Electrocardiogram Identification

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Clinical Evaluation and Assessment of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems

Monitoring Systems, catheters, and Devices in the Intensive Care Unit

Maximizing Outcomes: Relating Interventions to an Individuals Needs

Mobilization and Exercise: Physiological Basis for Assessment, evaluation, and Training

Mobilization and Exercise: Testing and Training

Body Positioning

Airway Clearance Techniques

Facilitating Airway Clearance With Coughing Techniques

Facilitating Ventilation Patterns and Breathing Strategies

Exercise Testing and Training: Primary Cardiopulmonary Dysfunction

Exercise Testing and Training: Secondary Cardiopulmonary Dysfunction

Respiratory Muscle Training

Complementary Therapies As Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Interventions

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Individuals With Acute Medical Conditions

Individuals With Acute Surgical Conditions

Individuals With Chronic Primary Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Dysfunction

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Comprehensive Management of Individuals in the Intensive Care Unit

Intensive Care Management of Individuals With Primary Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Dysfunction

Intensive Care Management of Individuals With Secondary Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Dysfunction

Intensive Care Management of Medical and Surgical Complications

Infants and Children With Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Concerns

The Aging Patient

Multisystem Clinical Implications of Impaired Breathing Mechanics and Postural Control

The Transplant Patient

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Body Mechanics: Positioning and Moving Patients

Respiratory Care Practice Review

Care of the Patient With an Artificial Airway

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