NPTE-PTA Cardiopulmonary System

Question 1

The Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale ranges from:

Accepted Answer

6–20

Answer

1–10

Answer

0–20

Answer

0–100

Question 2

Which position best facilitates drainage of the right lower lobe posterior basal segment?

Accepted Answer

Prone with foot of bed elevated

Answer

Supine with head elevated

Answer

Left side-lying with foot of bed elevated

Answer

Sitting upright

Question 3

A patient's SpO2 drops to 88% during exercise. The PTA should:

Accepted Answer

Stop exercise and notify the physical therapist

Answer

Continue exercise at the same intensity

Answer

Increase exercise intensity

Answer

Apply supplemental oxygen and continue

Question 4

Which breathing pattern is characteristic of Cheyne-Stokes respiration?

Accepted Answer

Cyclic crescendo-decrescendo with apneic pauses

Answer

Rapid shallow breaths

Answer

Deep labored breaths

Answer

Slow regular deep breaths

Question 5

Target heart rate for moderate-intensity exercise in a healthy 40-year-old is approximately:

Accepted Answer

108–126 bpm

Answer

90–108 bpm

Answer

126–144 bpm

Answer

144–162 bpm

Question 6

A PTA notes bilateral crackles at lung bases on auscultation. This finding most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary edema or heart failure

Answer

Pneumothorax

Answer

Pulmonary fibrosis exacerbation

Answer

Normal breath sounds