NPTE-PT Cardiopulmonary Assessment and Management 3

Question 1

Which parameter BEST reflects a patient's ventilatory reserve during a cardiopulmonary exercise test?

Accepted Answer

Breathing reserve (MVV minus peak VE)

Answer

Breathing reserve (MVV − peak VE) indicates how close a patient is to their maximum ventilatory capacity, reflecting ventilatory limitation.

Question 2

A 6-Minute Walk Test is performed on a patient with pulmonary fibrosis. The MOST important physiologic variable to monitor during this test is:

Accepted Answer

Oxygen saturation via pulse oximetry

Answer

Patients with pulmonary fibrosis are prone to severe exercise-induced desaturation, making continuous SpO2 monitoring essential during the 6MWT.

Question 3

The Borg RPE scale is used during cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. A patient reports an RPE of 13. This corresponds to which perceived exertion level?

Accepted Answer

Somewhat hard

Answer

On the original Borg 6–20 scale, a rating of 13 corresponds to 'somewhat hard,' which is a moderate intensity typically targeted in cardiac rehab.

Question 4

A patient with a recent MI is in Phase I cardiac rehabilitation. Which activity is MOST appropriate during this phase?

Accepted Answer

Low-intensity ADLs and bedside range of motion

Answer

Phase I (inpatient) cardiac rehab focuses on low-intensity activities (1–2 METs) such as ADLs and gentle range of motion to prevent deconditioning without stressing the heart.

Question 5

A therapist reviews a chest X-ray and notes opacification of the right lower lobe with an air bronchogram. This radiographic finding is MOST consistent with:

Accepted Answer

Lobar pneumonia

Answer

Air bronchograms within an area of opacification indicate air-filled bronchi surrounded by consolidated (fluid-filled) lung tissue, characteristic of lobar pneumonia.

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