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PT Tests And Measures 3 Flashcards

1
Q

Underweight BMI

A

Less than 18.5

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2
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Normal BMI

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18.5-24.9

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3
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Overweight BMI

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25.0-29.9

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4
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Obesity (Class 1) BMI

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30.0-34.9

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5
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Obesity (Class 2) BMI

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35.0-39.9

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6
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Extreme obesity (Class 3) BMI

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≥ 40.0

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7
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BMI formula

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Weight (kg) ÷ height (m2)

OR

Weight (lb) ÷ height (in2) x 703

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8
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Normal capillary refill

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Full color returns in less than 2 seconds

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9
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Abnormal capillary refill time indicates

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Capillary blood flow is compromised (i.e. arterial occlusion, hypovolemic shock, hypothermia)

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10
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Cardinal symptom of PAD

A

Claudication

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11
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What is claudication?

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Occurs when skeletal muscle oxygen demand during exercise exceeds blood oxygen supply.

Results from stimulation of local sensory receptors by accumulating lactate or other metabolites.

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12
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Testing for claudication

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Pt walks on a flat track at max speed or on a treadmill at 2.0 mph at a constant grade between 0-12%

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13
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Claudication: location of pain

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Corresponds with site of most proximal stenosis

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14
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Claudication: pain in buttock, hip, or thigh occurs with obstruction of these arteries

A

Aorta

Iliac

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15
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Claudication: calf pain occurs with stenosis of

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Femoral and popliteal arteries

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16
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Claudication: ankle or foot pain occurs with

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Tibial or peroneal arteries

17
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Borg dyspnea scale range

18
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Borg dyspnea scale: 5

A

Severe breathlessness

19
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Borg dyspnea scale: 3

A

Moderate breathlessness

20
Q

Uses of ECG

A
  • Assess cardiac rhythm
  • Diagnose location, extent, and acuteness of myocardial ischemia and infarction
  • Evaluate changes with activity
21
Q

Anatomic locations of chest electrodes for precordial leads:

V1

A

4th intercostal space at R sternal border

22
Q

Anatomic locations of chest electrodes for precordial leads:

V2

A

4th intercostal space at L sternal border

23
Q

Anatomic locations of chest electrodes for precordial leads:

V3

A

Midway between V2 and V4

24
Q

Anatomic locations of chest electrodes for precordial leads:

V4

A

5th intercostal space at L midclavicular line

25
Q

Anatomic locations of chest electrodes for precordial leads:

V5

A

Left anterior axillary line at V4 level

26
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Anatomic locations of chest electrodes for precordial leads:

V6

A

left midaxillary line at V4 and V5 levels

NPTE Study: Cardiopulmonary (23 decks)

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