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Physical Therapy Tests And Measures Flashcards

1
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Describe the Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)

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  • known as the ankle arm index

- Compares the SYSTOLIC BP at the ankle and arm to check for PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE (PAD)

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What arteries are used to measure the ankle brachial index (ABI)?

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  • Brachial arteries

- tibialis posterior arteries

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How is the ABI calculated?

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Divide the higher of the two BP measurements in the ankles by the higher of the two systolic BP measurements in the arm.

[Ankle Systolic/ Arm Systolic]

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What is the normal ABI?

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1.0-1.3 = Normal, no blockage

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What is an abnormal ABI?

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> /= 1.30

Indicates rigid arteries and the need for an ultrasound test to check for PAD

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What is number is considered a mild blockage?

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0.8-0.99

Mild blockage; beginnings of PAD

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What number indicates a moderate blockage?

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0.4-0.79

Moderate blockage; may be associated with intermittent claudication during exercises

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What number indicates a Severe blockage?

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<0.4

Severe blockage; suggesting severe PAD; may have claudication present at rest

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When taking BP what percentage of the bladder inside the cuff should encircle an adults arm? And child’s arm (<13yo)?

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Adults-80%

Child-100%

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What happens to the BP reading if the cuff is too small?

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False high readings will occur

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At what interval should you deflate the BP cuff?

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No more than 2-3mmHg/sec

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Describe Phase 1 of the Korotkoff sounds

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1st appearance of clear tapping sounds corresponding to the appearance of a palpable pulse

This phase corresponds with systolic blood pressure (SBP)

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Describe Phase II of the Korotkoff sounds

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Sounds become softer and longer

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Describe phase III of the Korotkoff sounds?

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Sound becomes crisper and louder

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Describe Phase IV of the Korotkoff sounds?

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Sounds become muffled and softer

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Describe Phase V of the Korotkoff sounds.

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Sounds disappear completely

The diastolic pressure (DBP) is the pressure at the last audible sound

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How is BP classified in children ages 3-17 years old?

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Classified by SBP and DBP percentiles for age, sex and height

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What is normal BP for children (3-17yo)?

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SBP and DBP <90th percentile

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What is Prehypertensive for children (3-17)?

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SBP or DBP >/= 90th percentile to < 95th percentile

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What is Stage 1 hypertension for children (3-17 yo)?

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SBP and/or DBP >/= 95th percentile to =99th percentile plus 5 mmHg

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What is Stage II hypertension in children (3-17 yo)?

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SBP and/or DBP > 99th percentile plus 5 mmHg

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In adults what is considered normal BP?

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<120 mmHg SBP;and <80 mmHg DBP

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In adults what is considered prehypertension?

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120-139 mmHg SBP or 80-89 mmHg DBP

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In adults what is considered Stage 1 Hypertension?

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140-159 mmHg SBP and 90-99 mmHg DBP

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In adults what is considered stage 2 hypertension?

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> /= 160 mmHg SBP; and >/= 100 mmHg

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When is BP considered a medical emergency?

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> /= 210 mmHg; and >/= 110 mmHg

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What are the designated auscultatory areas of heart sounds?

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  1. Aortic area- 2nd intercostal space a the right sternal border
  2. Pulmonic area-2nd intercostal space @ left sternal border
  3. Mitral area- 5th intercostal space; medial to the left midclavicular line
  4. Tricuspid area- 4th intercostal space at the left sternal border
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Describe the first S1 (lub)?

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  • 1st heart sound
  • closure of the mitral and tricuspid (AV) valves at the onset of ventricular SYSTOLE
  • High frequency sound w/ lower pitch and longer duration than S2 (dub)
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Describe S2 (dub)

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  • 2nd heart sound
  • closure of the aortic and pulmonic (semilunar) valves at the onset of ventricular diastole
  • High frequency sound with HIGHER pitch and SHORTER duration than S1 (lub)
30
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Describe S3.

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  • 3rd heart sound
  • vibration of the distending ventricle walls due to passive flow of blood form the atria during the rapid filling phase of diastole
  • normal in healthy young children; termed “physiologic” 3rd heart sound
  • Abnormal in adults may be associated with heart failure; often called “ventricular gallop
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Describe S4

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  • 4th heart sound
  • pathological vibration of the ventricular wall with the ventricular filling and atrial contraction
  • may be associated with hypertension, stenosis, hypertensive heart disease or MI; often called “atrial gallop”
32
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Describe normal tracheal and bronchial breath sounds

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  • loud, tubular sounds normally heard over trachea

- inspiratory phase is SHORTER than the expiratory phase and there is a slight pause b/t them

33
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Where is it abnormal to hear bronchial sounds?

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Over the distal airways

Represent consolidation or compression of lung tissue that facilitates transmission of sound

34
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Describe normal vesicular breath sounds.

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  • high pitched, breezy sounds normally heard over the distal airways in healthy lung tissue
  • inspiratory phase is LONGER than expiratory phase and there is no pause b/t them
35
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Describe crackles (rales) sounds.

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  • abnormal, discontinuous, high pitched POPPING sound heard more often during INSPIRATION
  • May be associated with restrictive or obstructive respiratory disorders
36
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Describe wet crackles

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Represents the movement of fluid or secretions during inspiration

37
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Describe dry crackles

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Occur from the sudden opening of closed airways

38
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What do crackles that occur during the latter half of inspiration typically represent?

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  1. Atelectasis
  2. Fibrosis
  3. Pulmonary edema
  4. Pleural effusion
39
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What do crackles due to movement of secretions sound like?

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Usually low-pitched and can be heard during inspiration/expiration like the sound of hairs being rubbed together b/t the thumb and forefinger

40
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What may pulmonary edema produce in regards to lung sounds?

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May produce fine crackles as air bubbles through fluid in the distal airways

41
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Where are crackles typically heard?

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Bases of the lungs with interstitial lung disease, atelectasis, pneumonia, bronchietasis, and pulmonary edema

42
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Describe Rhonchi

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-Continuous low-pitched sounds described as having a “snoring or “gurgling” quality that may be heard during booth inspiration and expiration

43
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What are Rhonchi caucused by?

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Caused by air passing through an airway which is obstructed by inflammatory secretions or liquid, bronchial spasm or neoplasms in the smaller (sibilant rhonchi) or larger (sonorous Rhonchi) airways

44
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Describe a strider (lung sound).

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Continuous high-pitched wheeze with inspiration or expiration

Indicates UPPER airways obstruction

45
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Describe a wheeze (lung sound)

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  • continuous “musical” or whistling sound composed of a variety of pitches
  • heard both during inspiration and expiration, but variable from minute to minute and area to area
46
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What causes wheezing?

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Arises from turbulent airflow and the vibrations of the walls of small airways due to narrowing by bronchospasm, edema, collapse, secretions, neoplasm or foreign body

47
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Describe bronchial breath sounds

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Abnormal breath sounds when heard in locations (distal airways) where vesicular sounds are normally present

Pneumonia may produce these sounds

48
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What does a decreased or diminished sound indicate?

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A less audible sound may indicate severe congestion, emphysema, or hypoventilation

49
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What do absent breath sounds indicate?

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Absent lung sounds may indicate pneumothorax or lung collapse

50
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In Normal lungs what do voice sounds present as?

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  • Transmission of spoken sounds is usually muffled

- Whispered words are faint and the syllables are not distinct except over the main bronchi

51
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What does increase in loudness and distinctness in voice sounds indicate?

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Indicates consolidation, atelectasis or fibrosis, all of which improve transmission of vibrations through lung tissue

52
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T of F: whispered and spoken voice sounds are somewhat more valuable than breath sounds in detecting pulmonary consolidation, infarction, and atelectasis

53
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Describe bronchophony.

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Increased vocal resonance with greater clarity and loudness of spoken words

(E.g.- “99”)

54
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Describe Egophony.

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A form of bronchophony in which the spoken long “E” sound changes to a long, nasal-sound “A”

55
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Describe Whispered pectoriloquy

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Recognition of whispered words, “1,2,3”

56
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What is the equation for BMI?

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BMI = weight [kg] / height [m2]

OR

BMI = weight (lb)/ height (in2) x 703

57
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BMI of <18.5 is classified as?

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Underweight

58
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BMI of 18.5-24.9 is classified as what?

59
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BMI of 25-29.9 is classified as what?

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Overweight

60
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BMI of 30-34.9 is classified as?

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Obesity (class 1)

61
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BMI of 35.0-39.9 is classified as?

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Obesity (class 2)

62
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BMI of >/= 40.0 is classified as what?

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Extreme obesity

63
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What population is the BMI appropriate to use for?

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General population

Overestimates body fat for athletes; underestimates body fat for elders

64
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BMI classifications do not apply to what population?

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Children and adolescents. Instead the following is used:

BMI b/t 85-95th percentile for age and sex is considered at risk for becoming overweight

BMI >/= the 95th percentile is considered overweight or obese

65
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What is normal capillary refill time? Abnormal?

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Normal: Full color returns < 2 seconds

Abnormal: Refill time is >2 seconds; BF is compromised (arterial occlusion, hypovolemic shock; hypothermia)

66
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For claudication symptoms; if pt has pain in the buttock, hip or thigh what arteries may be obstructed?

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Aorta and iliac (always the most proximal stenosis)

67
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For claudication symptoms; pt with pain in the calf occurs with stenosis of what arteries?

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Femoral and popliteal arteries

68
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For claudication symptoms; Pain in the ankle or foot occurs with disease in what arteries?

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Tibial or peroneal arteries

69
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What is the procedure for the claudication test?

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Patient walks on a flat track at maximum speed or on a treadmill a 2.0 mph at a constant grade b/t 0-12%

Score: initial claudication distance (ICD): pain-free walking distance AND
Absolute claudication distance: maximum distance walked when test is terminated due to pain AND speed of walking

70
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List the anatomic locations when applying ECG electrodes to the limb.

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  1. Right arm (RA)- infraclavicular fossa medial to R deltoid muscle
  2. Left arm (LA)- infraclavicular fossa medial to L deltoid muscle
  3. Left leg (LL)- Left side of abdomen below the rib cage
  4. Right Leg (RL)- Right side of abdomen below the rib cage (GROUND ELECTRODE)
71
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List the anatomic locations of the chest electrodes for percordial leads

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V1: 4th Intercostal space at R sternal border
V2: 4th intercostal space at L sternal border
V3: Midway b/t V2 and V4
V4: 5th intercostal space at left midclavicular line
V5: Left anterior axillary line at V4 level
V6: Left midaxillary line at V4 and V5 Levels

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