Question No. 1

This of the following is NOT an appropriate treatment activity for inpatient rehabilitation of a client on the second day after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG??) surgery?

ALimit activities as tolerated to the development of self-care activities, ROM for
extremities, and low-resistance activities.

BLimit upper body activities to biceps curls, horizontal arm adduction, and overhead
press using 5-pound weights while sitting on the side of the bed.

CProgress all activities performed from supine to sitting to standing.

DMeasure vital signs, symptoms, RPE, fatigue, and skin color and perform
electrocardiography before, during, and after treatments to assess activity tolerance.

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Correct Answer: B

Question No. 2

Which of the following situations indicates progression to independent and unsupervised

exercise for a client after CABG surgery in an outpatient program?

AThe client exhibits mild cardiac symptoms of angina, occurring intermittently during
exercise and sometimes at home while reading.

BThe client has a functional capacity of greater than 8 MET with hemodynamic
responses appropriate to this level of exercise.

CThe client is noncompliant with smoking cessation and weight loss intervention
programs.

DThe client is unable to palpate HR, deliver RPEs, or maintain steady workload
intensity during activity.

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Correct Answer: B

Question No. 3

Which of the following issues would you include in discharge education instructions for a

client with congestive heart failure to avoid potential emergency situations related to this

condition at home?

ARecord body weight daily, and report weight gains to a physician.

BNote signs and symptoms (e.g., dyspnea, intolerance to activities of daily living), and
report them to a physician.

CDo not palpate the pulse during daily activities or periods of light- headedness,
because an irregular pulse is normal and occurs at various times during the day.

DBoth A and B.

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Correct Answer: D

Question No. 4

Initial training sessions for a person with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

most likely would NOT include

AContinuous cycling activity at 70% of Vo2 max for 30 minutes.

BUse of dyspnea scales, RPE scales, and pursed-lip breathing instruction.

CIntermittent bouts of activity on a variety of modalities (exercise followed by short
rest).

DEncouraging the client to achieve an intensity either at or above the anaerobic
threshold.

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Correct Answer: A

Question No. 5

Symptoms of claudication include

ACramping, burning, and tightness in the calf muscle, usually triggered by activity and
relieved with rest.

BAcute, sharp pain in the foot on palpation at rest.

CCrepitus in the knee during cycling.

DPitting ankle edema at a rating of 3 +

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Correct Answer: A

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The questions for 030-333 were last updated On Apr 26, 2024