Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation techniques and exercise tolerance monitoring within the physical therapist assistant scope of practice tested on the NPTAE.
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- What is the primary goal of cardiac rehabilitation?
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To improve cardiovascular function and reduce future cardiac events through supervised exercise, education, and risk factor modification- What are the typical phases of cardiac rehabilitation?
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Phase I (inpatient), Phase II (outpatient monitored), and Phase III (maintenance/community-based)- What scale is commonly used to monitor a patient's perceived exertion during cardiopulmonary rehab exercise?
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The Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale- What is the typical RPE range on the original 6-20 Borg scale recommended for safe exercise intensity in cardiac rehab?
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Approximately 11 to 14 (fairly light to somewhat hard)- What formula estimates a person's age-predicted maximal heart rate?
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220 minus age- What is the target heart rate range typically used for moderate-intensity aerobic exercise?
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40 to 59 percent of heart rate reserve (64 to 76 percent of maximal heart rate)- What vital sign response should prompt a physical therapist assistant to stop an exercise session immediately?
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A drop in systolic blood pressure of 10 mmHg or more with increasing exercise intensity- What is orthostatic (postural) hypotension?
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A drop in blood pressure when moving from lying or sitting to standing, causing dizziness or lightheadedness- What chronic lung disease characterized by airflow limitation is a common focus of pulmonary rehabilitation?
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)- What breathing technique teaches patients with COPD to slow their breathing rate and prevent airway collapse?
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Pursed-lip breathing- What breathing technique emphasizes movement of the diaphragm rather than accessory muscles?
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Diaphragmatic breathing- What airway clearance technique uses postural positioning and gravity to mobilize secretions from specific lung segments?
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Postural drainage- What manual technique is often paired with postural drainage to loosen secretions in the lungs?
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Percussion (chest clapping)- What device delivers positive expiratory pressure to help mobilize secretions in patients with chronic lung disease?
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An oscillating positive expiratory pressure (PEP) device, such as a flutter valve or Acapella- What is the normal resting oxygen saturation (SpO2) range for a healthy adult?
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95 to 100 percent
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