NPTE-PTA Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy

Question 1

A patient's resting heart rate is 92 bpm and maximum predicted heart rate is 180 bpm. Using the Karvonen formula with a 60% intensity target, what is the target heart rate?

Accepted Answer

148 bpm

Answer

140 bpm

Answer

152 bpm

Answer

160 bpm

Question 2

Which breath sound is associated with fluid in the alveoli and small airways and sounds like crackling or popping?

Accepted Answer

Crackles (rales)

Answer

Rhonchi

Answer

Wheezing

Answer

Pleural friction rub

Question 3

What does an SpO2 reading of 88% in a patient with COPD indicate?

Accepted Answer

Significant hypoxemia that may require supplemental oxygen

Answer

Normal oxygen saturation for COPD

Answer

Mild hypoxemia requiring monitoring

Answer

The patient is hyperoxic

Question 4

Which position best facilitates drainage of the right middle lobe of the lung?

Accepted Answer

Left side-lying with the bed in a head-down position

Answer

Prone with the right side elevated

Answer

Right side-lying in a flat position

Answer

Supine with a pillow under the knees

Question 5

Which Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale value corresponds to 'somewhat hard' exertion?

Accepted Answer

13

Answer

9

Answer

11

Answer

17

Question 6

A patient with congestive heart failure is placed in which position to reduce preload and ease breathing?

Accepted Answer

High Fowler's (upright sitting)

Answer

Supine flat

Answer

Prone

Answer

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