1ST LONG QUIZ Flashcards
effects of the body in high altitude areas except
increase WBC
skin pallor, as one of the clinical manifestations of america, can be presented as to which discoloration among the african race?
ashen
sickle cell anemia is common to which race?
africans
polycythemia vera is characterized by the following except?
decreased blood viscosity
CBC results of a 56 y,o. female patient presents the following: RBC - 15M cells/mm3, HCT - 36%, platelet - 200,000 mcL, WBC - 6,000 cells/mm3. Which of the following lab findings should the therapist be concerned for?
hematocrit
Another patient presented his lab results and you found out that the platelet count is alarming. The patient presents with 11,000 mcL. The following exercises should be administered to the patient, EXCEPT for:
aquatic therapy
the most common joint hemophilia
knee
J.L.C. had a platelet count of 37, 000 mcL. All of the following activities should not be done to the patient, EXCEPT for:
bench stepping
common referred pain for angina
ulnar nerve distribution
relieving position to eradicate the pain for pericarditis
leaning forward
this disease is common among heavy smokers
thromboangitis obliterans
common valves affected by endocarditis EXCEPT
pulmonary
clinical manifestation of a backward heart failure
anorexia
clinical manifestation of a forward heart failure
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
this valve is not affected in rheumatic heart disease
tricuspid
Upon checking the vital signs of the patient, you have seen that the heart rate of the patient is at 400 beats per minute at the moment. You have been treating the patient with the same situation for quite some time already. As a knowledgeable PT, what is the BEST thing you can do with the patient?
the patient can be treated with caution and monitor vital signs
Upon checking the medical chart, the patient presented with excessive appetite but poor weight gain, persistent cough and wheezing, recurrent pneumonia, salty skin/sweat and bulky, foul-smelling stools. Which condition does the patient have?
cystic fibrosis
A patient was confined in the hospital due to a Primary Heart Block. As an amazing PT, what is the BEST thing that you can do with the patient?
the patient can be treated with caution and monitor vital signs
what is the hallmark of acute bronchitis?
fever for 1-3 days
The patient presents with the following lab results: pH levels are increased and CO2 levels are decreased. The following are signs and symptoms that should be expected with the patient, EXCEPT: respiratory alkalosis
coma
The patient presents with the following lab results: pH levels are decreased and CO2 levels are increased. The following are signs and symptoms that should be expected with the patient, EXCEPT: respiratory acidosis
syncope
Most common first symptom of polycythemia vera
Shortness of breath
Signs and symptoms include fever, localized or systemic infection and inflammation to tissue
Leukocytosis
A patient was confined in the hospital due to a Mobitz 2 Heart Block. As an amazing PT, what is the BEST thing that you can do with the patient?
Refer the pt to the physician as physical therapy is contraindicated and only medical interventions are allowed
Which part of the lung is primarily affected with pneumonia?
Alveoli
