NPTE-PTA Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy 3

Question 1

Which phase of cardiac rehabilitation focuses on monitored in-hospital ambulation and low-level activity immediately after a cardiac event?

Accepted Answer

Phase I (inpatient)

Answer

Phase I cardiac rehab begins in the hospital immediately after a cardiac event, focusing on low-level ambulation, education, and monitored activity to prevent deconditioning.

Question 2

What is the primary benefit of diaphragmatic breathing training in patients with COPD?

Accepted Answer

Decreases use of accessory muscles and improves diaphragmatic efficiency

Answer

Diaphragmatic breathing retraining reduces reliance on inefficient accessory muscles and promotes more effective use of the diaphragm, improving ventilation efficiency in COPD.

Question 3

A patient has rales (crackles) at the base of the lungs and pitting edema in the ankles. Which cardiac condition is most consistent with these findings?

Accepted Answer

Right-sided heart failure with pulmonary edema

Answer

Right-sided heart failure leads to systemic venous congestion causing peripheral edema; if combined with left-sided failure, pulmonary edema produces basal crackles.

Question 4

Which vital sign parameter should prompt a PTA to stop exercise in a patient with hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Diastolic BP rises above 110 mmHg during exercise

Answer

Exercise should be stopped if diastolic BP exceeds 110 mmHg, as this indicates excessive cardiovascular stress and a risk for adverse events.

Question 5

Which technique is used to mobilize secretions from the peripheral airways toward the larger airways?

Accepted Answer

Active Cycle of Breathing Technique (ACBT)

Answer

The Active Cycle of Breathing Technique combines breathing control, thoracic expansion exercises, and the forced expiration technique to clear peripheral airway secretions.

NPTE-PTA - National Physical Therapy Examination for Physical Therapist Assistants Practice Test

NPTE-PTA - National Physical Therapy Examination for Physical Therapist Assistants Practice Test

NPTE-PTA Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy 3