Question 1

An exercise test that is terminated on achievement of a predetermined end point (less than maximal)is termed which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Low-level testing 
B) Maximal stress test 
C) Submaximal test 
D) Pulse recovery test 
A) Low-level testing 
B) Maximal stress test 
C) Submaximal test 
D) Pulse recovery test

Question 2

The physical therapist during an evaluation learns that his patient has recently worn a Holter monitor to investigate a report of shortness of breath during activity.Which of the following actions is MOST appropriate for the physical therapist to take next?

Accepted Answer

A) Continue with the evaluation and proceed with an exercise stress test to determine if shortness of breath occurs. 
B) Hold any activity component of the evaluation and contact the physician and request a copy of the Holter monitoring report. 
C) Stop the evaluation and refer the patient back to the physician for clearance to participate in physical therapy. 
D) Call the physician to request a copy of the Holter monitoring report and continue treating the patient until the report is received stating otherwise. 
A) Continue with the evaluation and proceed with an exercise stress test to determine if shortness of breath occurs. 
B) Hold any activity component of the evaluation and contact the physician and request a copy of the Holter monitoring report. 
C) Stop the evaluation and refer the patient back to the physician for clearance to participate in physical therapy. 
D) Call the physician to request a copy of the Holter monitoring report and continue treating the patient until the report is received stating otherwise.

Question 3

Which of the following imaging modalities is considered the gold standard for blood flow measurement and metabolic assessment of the heart but requires high cost and specially trained personnel?

Accepted Answer

A) Computed tomography 
B) Multigated acquisition imaging 
C) Magnetic resonance imaging 
D) Positron emission tomography (PET) 
A) Computed tomography 
B) Multigated acquisition imaging 
C) Magnetic resonance imaging 
D) Positron emission tomography (PET)

Question 4

An elevated international normalized ratio (INR)should alert the therapist to consider which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Avoid having the patient walk a long distance due to low endurance. 
B) Avoid out-of-bed physical activity due to low oxygen-carrying capacity. 
C) Be cautious about moving the patient from supine to stand quickly. 
D) Be cautious about bumping extremities with all movements. 
A) Avoid having the patient walk a long distance due to low endurance. 
B) Avoid out-of-bed physical activity due to low oxygen-carrying capacity. 
C) Be cautious about moving the patient from supine to stand quickly. 
D) Be cautious about bumping extremities with all movements.

Question 5

Which of the following statements conveys the LEAST important rationale for using transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)instead of a standard echocardiogram?

Accepted Answer

A) The transesophageal echocardiography is invasive. 
B) Confounding factors such as pulmonary disease,obesity,or chest deformity may exist. 
C) Useful in detection of those at risk for embolic stroke. 
D) Gauge the severity of certain valve problems. 
A) The transesophageal echocardiography is invasive. 
B) Confounding factors such as pulmonary disease,obesity,or chest deformity may exist. 
C) Useful in detection of those at risk for embolic stroke. 
D) Gauge the severity of certain valve problems.

Question 6

Which of the following pharmacological cardiac testing procedures is BEST for confirming coronary artery spasm?

Accepted Answer

A) Administration of adenosine 
B) Administration of dobutamine 
C) Administration of regadenoson 
D) Administration of ergonovine 
A) Administration of adenosine 
B) Administration of dobutamine 
C) Administration of regadenoson 
D) Administration of ergonovine

Question 7

Which of the following ankle brachial index (ABI)values indicates severe arterial occlusive disease and high cardiovascular risk?

Accepted Answer

A) 1.1 
B) 0.9 
C) 0.8 
D) 0.5 
A) 1.1 
B) 0.9 
C) 0.8 
D) 0.5

Question 8

Elevated CK-MB levels in a patient after a hip surgery confirms the patient experienced some level of myocardial injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Sensitivity of a diagnostic test is one method of determining the accuracy of a test.Which of the following statements BEST defines sensitivity?

Accepted Answer

A) The proportion of those individuals without the disease with a true negative test 
B) The proportion of those individuals with the disease who have a true positive test 
C) The proportion of individuals who had a positive test and actually have the disease 
D) The proportion of individuals who had a negative test and truly do not have the disease 
A) The proportion of those individuals without the disease with a true negative test 
B) The proportion of those individuals with the disease who have a true positive test 
C) The proportion of individuals who had a positive test and actually have the disease 
D) The proportion of individuals who had a negative test and truly do not have the disease

Question 10

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding elevated troponin levels?

Accepted Answer

A) Elevated troponin levels assist the clinician in identifying the specific cause. 
B) The higher the troponin levels,the greater the damage to cardiac tissue. 
C) Critically ill patients with sepsis may have increased troponin levels. 
D) Troponin levels remain elevated for 10 days after injury. 
A) Elevated troponin levels assist the clinician in identifying the specific cause. 
B) The higher the troponin levels,the greater the damage to cardiac tissue. 
C) Critically ill patients with sepsis may have increased troponin levels. 
D) Troponin levels remain elevated for 10 days after injury.

An exercise test that is terminated on achievement of a predetermined end point (less than maximal)is termed which of the following?

The physical therapist during an evaluation learns that his patient has recently worn a Holter monitor to investigate a report of shortness of breath during activity.Which of the following actions is MOST appropriate for the physical therapist to take next?

Which of the following imaging modalities is considered the gold standard for blood flow measurement and metabolic assessment of the heart but requires high cost and specially trained personnel?

An elevated international normalized ratio (INR)should alert the therapist to consider which of the following?

Which of the following statements conveys the LEAST important rationale for using transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)instead of a standard echocardiogram?

Which of the following pharmacological cardiac testing procedures is BEST for confirming coronary artery spasm?

Which of the following ankle brachial index (ABI)values indicates severe arterial occlusive disease and high cardiovascular risk?

Elevated CK-MB levels in a patient after a hip surgery confirms the patient experienced some level of myocardial injury.

Sensitivity of a diagnostic test is one method of determining the accuracy of a test.Which of the following statements BEST defines sensitivity?

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding elevated troponin levels?

Anatomy of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems

Physiology of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems

Ischemic Cardiovascular Conditions and Other Vascular Pathologies

Cardiac Muscle Dysfunction and Failure

Restrictive Lung Dysfunction

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases

Cardiopulmonary Implications of Specific Diseases

Electrocardiography

Pulmonary Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

Cardiovascular and Thoracic Interventions

Thoracic Organ Transplantation: Heart, Heart Lung, and Lung

Monitoring and Life Support Equipment

Cardiovascular Medications

Pulmonary Medications

Examination and Assessment Procedures

Interventions for Acute Cardiopulmonary Conditions

Interventions and Prevention Measures for Individuals With Cardiovascular Disease, or Risk of Disease

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy

The Lymphatic System

Outcome Measures:a Guide for the Evidence Based Practice of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy

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Exam 8: Cardiovascular Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

An exercise test that is terminated on achievement of a predetermined end point (less than maximal)is termed which of the following?

The physical therapist during an evaluation learns that his patient has recently worn a Holter monitor to investigate a report of shortness of breath during activity.Which of the following actions is MOST appropriate for the physical therapist to take next?

Which of the following imaging modalities is considered the gold standard for blood flow measurement and metabolic assessment of the heart but requires high cost and specially trained personnel?

An elevated international normalized ratio (INR)should alert the therapist to consider which of the following?

Which of the following statements conveys the LEAST important rationale for using transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)instead of a standard echocardiogram?

Which of the following pharmacological cardiac testing procedures is BEST for confirming coronary artery spasm?

Which of the following ankle brachial index (ABI)values indicates severe arterial occlusive disease and high cardiovascular risk?

Elevated CK-MB levels in a patient after a hip surgery confirms the patient experienced some level of myocardial injury.

Sensitivity of a diagnostic test is one method of determining the accuracy of a test.Which of the following statements BEST defines sensitivity?

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding elevated troponin levels?

Anatomy of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems

Physiology of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems

Ischemic Cardiovascular Conditions and Other Vascular Pathologies

Cardiac Muscle Dysfunction and Failure

Restrictive Lung Dysfunction

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases

Cardiopulmonary Implications of Specific Diseases

Electrocardiography

Pulmonary Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

Cardiovascular and Thoracic Interventions

Thoracic Organ Transplantation: Heart, Heart Lung, and Lung

Monitoring and Life Support Equipment

Cardiovascular Medications

Pulmonary Medications

Examination and Assessment Procedures

Interventions for Acute Cardiopulmonary Conditions

Interventions and Prevention Measures for Individuals With Cardiovascular Disease, or Risk of Disease

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy

The Lymphatic System

Outcome Measures:a Guide for the Evidence Based Practice of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy

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