Cardiopulmonary NPTE Questions with
Complete Solutions
A physical therapist classifies an obtained sputum sample as purulent. Which medical condition
would MOST likely be associated with this type of sputum?
1.asthma
2.lung abscess
3.pulmonary edema
4.tuberculosis 2.lung abscess
A lung abscess refers to the necrosis of pulmonary tissue and formation of cavities containing
necrotic debris or fluid caused by infection. Sputum associated w/ lung abscess is most often
described as purulent.
Sputum with pulm edema is considered "frothy". Sputum with TB is blood-tinged. Sputum w/
asthma is considered "mucoid".
A physical therapist treats a patient receiving supplemental oxygen using a nasal cannula with a
flow rate of two liters per minute. Which value BEST approximates the percentage of oxygen
delivered to the patient?
,1.25%
2.29%
3.33%
4.37% 2.29%
Supplemental oxygen is usually mixed w/ room air which is approx. 21% oxygen. Oxygen
concentration is inc by ~4% for every one liter per minute increase in oxygen flow.
So an oxygen flow rate of 2 liters per minutes would be...
21+2(4) = 29% oxygen delivered.
A physical therapist attempts to monitor exercise intensity during an exercise session with a
patient after cardiac transplantation. The MOST appropriate method is:
1.metabolic equivalents
2.perceived exertion scale
3.pulmonary function tests
4.target heart rate range 2.perceived exertion scale
METs are not an objective means of monitoring exercise intensity, although they may be useful
to select appropriate exercise activities. PFTs do not measure exercise intensity; they are
,performed to measure lung volumes and capacities at different times in the respiratory cycle. HR
increases with increasing intensity, so THR is less valid for a patient following cardiac
transplantation d/t the abdnormal HR response to exercise,
A patient recently admitted to an acute care hospital is referred to physical therapy. The physical
therapist documents the following clinical signs: pallor, cyanosis, and cool skin. These clinical
signs are MOST consistent with:
1.cor pulmonale
2.anemia
3.hypertension
4.diaphoresis 2.anemia
A decrease in the number of RBCs that carry oxygen in the blood results in a variety of
symptoms including pallor, cyanosis, cool skin, vertigo, weakness, headache, and malaise.
.
A physical therapist elects to utilize the Six-Minute Walk Test as a means of quantifying
endurance for a patient rehabilitating from a lengthy illness. Which variable would be the MOST
appropriate to measure when determining the patient's endurance level with this objective test?
1.perceived exertion
, 2.heart rate response
3.elapsed time
4.distance walked 4.distance walked
The test requires the therapist to measure the distance the patient walks within a six minute
period w/ rest periods permitted as necessary.
A physical therapist periodically measures a patient's blood glucose level as they exercise on a
treadmill. After ten minutes of exercise, the patient's blood glucose measurement is 60 mg/dL.
Which symptom would this patient MOST likely experience?
1.polyuria
2.hyperventilation
3.excessive thirst
4.headache 4.headache
Blood glucose values below 70 mg/dL may be representative of a hypoglycemic state. PTs
should recognize the signs and symptoms associated with this condition and be able to act
accordingly.
Complete Solutions
A physical therapist classifies an obtained sputum sample as purulent. Which medical condition
would MOST likely be associated with this type of sputum?
1.asthma
2.lung abscess
3.pulmonary edema
4.tuberculosis 2.lung abscess
A lung abscess refers to the necrosis of pulmonary tissue and formation of cavities containing
necrotic debris or fluid caused by infection. Sputum associated w/ lung abscess is most often
described as purulent.
Sputum with pulm edema is considered "frothy". Sputum with TB is blood-tinged. Sputum w/
asthma is considered "mucoid".
A physical therapist treats a patient receiving supplemental oxygen using a nasal cannula with a
flow rate of two liters per minute. Which value BEST approximates the percentage of oxygen
delivered to the patient?
,1.25%
2.29%
3.33%
4.37% 2.29%
Supplemental oxygen is usually mixed w/ room air which is approx. 21% oxygen. Oxygen
concentration is inc by ~4% for every one liter per minute increase in oxygen flow.
So an oxygen flow rate of 2 liters per minutes would be...
21+2(4) = 29% oxygen delivered.
A physical therapist attempts to monitor exercise intensity during an exercise session with a
patient after cardiac transplantation. The MOST appropriate method is:
1.metabolic equivalents
2.perceived exertion scale
3.pulmonary function tests
4.target heart rate range 2.perceived exertion scale
METs are not an objective means of monitoring exercise intensity, although they may be useful
to select appropriate exercise activities. PFTs do not measure exercise intensity; they are
,performed to measure lung volumes and capacities at different times in the respiratory cycle. HR
increases with increasing intensity, so THR is less valid for a patient following cardiac
transplantation d/t the abdnormal HR response to exercise,
A patient recently admitted to an acute care hospital is referred to physical therapy. The physical
therapist documents the following clinical signs: pallor, cyanosis, and cool skin. These clinical
signs are MOST consistent with:
1.cor pulmonale
2.anemia
3.hypertension
4.diaphoresis 2.anemia
A decrease in the number of RBCs that carry oxygen in the blood results in a variety of
symptoms including pallor, cyanosis, cool skin, vertigo, weakness, headache, and malaise.
.
A physical therapist elects to utilize the Six-Minute Walk Test as a means of quantifying
endurance for a patient rehabilitating from a lengthy illness. Which variable would be the MOST
appropriate to measure when determining the patient's endurance level with this objective test?
1.perceived exertion
, 2.heart rate response
3.elapsed time
4.distance walked 4.distance walked
The test requires the therapist to measure the distance the patient walks within a six minute
period w/ rest periods permitted as necessary.
A physical therapist periodically measures a patient's blood glucose level as they exercise on a
treadmill. After ten minutes of exercise, the patient's blood glucose measurement is 60 mg/dL.
Which symptom would this patient MOST likely experience?
1.polyuria
2.hyperventilation
3.excessive thirst
4.headache 4.headache
Blood glucose values below 70 mg/dL may be representative of a hypoglycemic state. PTs
should recognize the signs and symptoms associated with this condition and be able to act
accordingly.
