Your patient is complaining of generalized weakness and presents with the following ECG. BP 112/70, Pulse matches ECG strip, RR 20, SpO2-94%. You should
A. Perform Transcutaneous pacing
B. Administer Amiodarone
C. Administer atropine
D. Attempt vagal maneuvers
Select your answer:
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Cardiopulmonary › ViewA physical therapist assistant is following the plan of care for treatment of a patient on the coronary care unit 2 days after a coronary artery bypass surgery. What will an appropriate exercise regiment as this stage of the patient’s recovery include?
A. Ankle pumps and heel slides to increase the heart rate 15 beats over the resting level
B. Shoulder flexion and abduction, and elbow flexion with a 3 pound weight at an intensity to increase the heart rate 15-25 beats per minute
C. Exercises that increase the heart rate 30 beats over the resting level, such as upper-extremity exercises using a 1 pound weight, or marching in place while seated
D. Ankle pumps and marching in place while seated, at an intensity to increase the heart rate 1-15 beats over the resting level
Pathophysiology › View
Why is anaerobic metabolism unhealthy for the human body?
A. the byproducts are carbon dioxide and water, which are dangerous
B. it affects the fluid balance of the cells and cell membranes stop working
C. the byproducts include lactic acid which can cause a toxic environment for the cells
D. it produces heat and carbon monoxide which is dangerous to the cell