Question 1

A 67-year-old female smoker with a family history of high blood pressure and heart disease presents with acute onset neck pain,headache,and a blood pressure of 175/100 mm Hg.What should the physical therapist do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

A)  Refer the patient for assessment by a physician.
B)  Assume that this is a "white coat" effect and continue with the usual examination.
C)  Continue the examination but modify the order and extent of the tests.
D)  Modify the examination to avoid manual therapy and offer simple exercises.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) A

Question 2

Which one of the following population groups should be consistently tested for underlying hypertension because of its higher incidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caucasians
B)  African Americans
C)  Asians
D)  Males over the age of 64E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

In which location of the cardiovascular system is the highest concentration of baroreceptors?

Accepted Answer

A)  The aorta and carotid veins
B)  The aorta and supraclavicular arteries
C)  The aorta and carotid arteries
D)  The aorta and femoral arteriesE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Upon taking the popliteal blood pressure of a patient with unilateral distal limb pain,the physical therapist notes that the popliteal pulse is easily palpable (compared to the nonsymptomatic side) and that the blood pressure is 95/65 mm Hg (upper limb reading 145/90 mm Hg) .Which one of the following pathologies should be ruled out before proceeding with the rest of the physical examination?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deep venous thrombosis
B)  Restless leg syndrome
C)  Popliteal aneurysm
D)  Femoral artery occlusionE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

When are the Korotkoff's sounds audible while measuring blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Upon full inflation of the cuff
B)  Upon placement of the stethoscope over the artery
C)  Upon beginning to lower the pressure of the inflated cuff
D)  During the diastolic phase of the readingE) A) and D)
F) A) and C) C

Question 6

Which one of the following positions is recommended for obtaining consistent blood pressure measurements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sitting with the arm in a horizontal,supported position at heart level
B)  Supine position with arm resting comfortably on the chest
C)  Sitting on the couch with arm resting comfortably by the side
D)  Standing with arm by side and cuff positioned at heart levelE) B) and D)
F) B) and C) A

Exam 2: Examination of Vital Signs

A 67-year-old female smoker with a family history of high blood pressure and heart disease presents with acute onset neck pain,headache,and a blood pressure of 175/100 mm Hg.What should the physical therapist do FIRST?

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Which one of the following population groups should be consistently tested for underlying hypertension because of its higher incidence?

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In which location of the cardiovascular system is the highest concentration of baroreceptors?

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When are the Korotkoff's sounds audible while measuring blood pressure?

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Which one of the following positions is recommended for obtaining consistent blood pressure measurements?

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Exam 2: Examination of Vital Signs

A 67-year-old female smoker with a family history of high blood pressure and heart disease presents with acute onset neck pain,headache,and a blood pressure of 175/100 mm Hg.What should the physical therapist do FIRST?

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Which one of the following population groups should be consistently tested for underlying hypertension because of its higher incidence?

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In which location of the cardiovascular system is the highest concentration of baroreceptors?

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When are the Korotkoff's sounds audible while measuring blood pressure?

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Which one of the following positions is recommended for obtaining consistent blood pressure measurements?

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