Cardiopulmonary conditions, exercise physiology, and rehabilitation precautions tested on the NPTE cardiopulmonary domain.
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- What range is the standard Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale?
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6 to 20- What does 1 MET (metabolic equivalent) equal in oxygen consumption?
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3.5 mL of oxygen per kg of body weight per minute- What is the Karvonen formula used to calculate?
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Target heart rate using heart rate reserve: (HRmax minus HRrest) times intensity percent, plus HRrest- What is a normal resting adult heart rate range?
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60 to 100 beats per minute- Within how many days of an acute myocardial infarction is exercise testing an absolute contraindication?
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Within 2 days- How do beta blockers affect the heart rate response to exercise?
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They blunt (lower) the expected rise in heart rate during exercise- What does an S3 heart sound in an older adult typically suggest?
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Heart failure (ventricular volume overload)- What is orthopnea?
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Shortness of breath that occurs when lying flat- What is paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea?
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Sudden episodes of severe shortness of breath that wake a person from sleep- What breathing technique helps prevent airway collapse and reduce air trapping in COPD?
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Pursed lip breathing- What FEV1/FVC ratio pattern indicates an obstructive lung disease?
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A reduced FEV1/FVC ratio, typically below 70 percent- What FEV1/FVC ratio pattern indicates a restrictive lung disease?
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A normal or increased FEV1/FVC ratio, with reduced overall lung volumes- What is a normal pulse oximetry (SpO2) reading?
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95 to 100 percent- What is the purpose of postural drainage?
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To use gravity to help move and clear secretions from the lungs- What is the purpose of incentive spirometry?
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To encourage deep, sustained inspiration and help prevent atelectasis
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