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The patient is taking Procardia, a calcium channel blocker.  Which of the following statements best describes a calcium channel blocker’s mechanism of action?

A patient is receiving comprehensive decongestive therapy for her upper extremity lymphedema.  Manual lymph drainage massage is a critical component of her treatment.  Which of the following statements is CORRECT concerning manual lymph drainage?

The patient will be exercising on the stationary bicycle as part of his low back physical therapy program.  You are monitoring for signs and symptoms of excessive effort.  Which of the following factors influence myocardial oxygen demand?

A patient just had a 12-Lead ECG completed in the inpatient rehabilitation hospital and it is now available in the medical record.  In the absence of a rhythm strip, which lead would give you rate and rhythm?

The patient’s lab work indicates that he has anemia from blood loss during surgery.  The patient is asking questions about how this anemia will impact his ability to participate in physical therapy.  The most appropriate therapist response would be  ________________________________________ .

The Boston University AM-PAC™ “6 Clicks” form used in the acute care environment places focus on which of the following?

Your patient has a chest tube in place.  The collection reservoir device is on the floor.  When approaching the bed you accidentally tip over the collection device.  What is the FIRST thing you do in this situation?

 A patient has a history of obesity, hypertension, and cardiac problems. The patient’s venous filling time is less than 15 seconds, the Homan’s sign is negative, and the rubor of dependency test result is negative.  The lower legs appear reddish in color and are swollen.  Increased temperature is noted upon palpation.  The Wells Clinical Score is -1.  These findings support which of the following diagnoses?

A physical therapist is volunteering with Special Olympics FUNfitness during the swimming events.  One of the athletes is 16 years old.  He is being screened in the areas of aerobic fitness, strength, flexibility, and balance.  Who would be able to give informed consent for this 16 year old Special Olympics athlete?

The patient is a 76 year old man who is coming to physical therapy due to hip bursitis.  You measure his blood pressure (156/84) and calculate his pulse pressure.  Which of the following statements best describes this patient’s pulse pressure calculation?