PTA Mathematical Reasoning 2

Question 1

A patient weighs 176 lbs. Convert this weight to kilograms. (1 kg = 2.2 lbs)

Accepted Answer

80 kg

Answer

176 ÷ 2.2 = 80 kg.

Question 2

Convert a patient's height of 5 feet 8 inches to centimeters. (1 inch = 2.54 cm)

Accepted Answer

172.7 cm

Answer

5'8" = 68 inches; 68 × 2.54 = 172.72 cm.

Question 3

A patient performs 3 sets of 12 repetitions per session and attends 4 sessions per week. How many total repetitions do they complete in one week?

Accepted Answer

144

Answer

3 sets × 12 reps × 4 sessions = 144 total repetitions.

Question 4

A patient's temperature is 39.2°C. Convert this to Fahrenheit using F = (C × 9/5) + 32.

Accepted Answer

102.6°F

Answer

(39.2 × 9/5) + 32 = 70.56 + 32 = 102.56°F ≈ 102.6°F.

Question 5

A PTA documents that a patient achieved 68% of their range of motion goal of 150°. What angle did the patient achieve?

Accepted Answer

102°

Answer

0.68 × 150° = 102°.

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