PTA Mathematical Reasoning 3

Question 1

A patient walks at a pace of 1.2 m/s during gait training. How far will they travel in 2 minutes?

Accepted Answer

144 m

Answer

1.2 m/s × 120 seconds = 144 meters.

Question 2

A patient's grip strength improved from 25 lbs to 35 lbs. What is the percentage increase?

Accepted Answer

40%

Answer

(35 − 25) ÷ 25 × 100 = 40%.

Question 3

A patient starts with a 3-lb weight and increases by 1 lb every 2 weeks. What weight will they use after 6 weeks?

Accepted Answer

6 lbs

Answer

6 weeks ÷ 2 weeks/increment = 3 increments; 3 + 3 = 6 lbs.

Question 4

A patient's pulse pressure is 45 mmHg and their diastolic pressure is 75 mmHg. What is their systolic pressure?

Accepted Answer

120 mmHg

Answer

Pulse pressure = systolic − diastolic; 45 + 75 = 120 mmHg.

Question 5

A clinic schedules 18-minute blocks for each patient (three 6-minute activity slots). How many patients can be seen in a 90-minute period?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

90 ÷ 18 = 5 patients.

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