A phase 2 outpatient cardiac rehabilitation program uses circuit training with different exercise stations for the 50-minute program. One station uses upper extremity ergometry. What principles hold true when comparing upper extremity exercise to lower extremity exercise, at a given workload?
A. Higher systolic and diastolic BP
B. Exercise capacity is reduced owing to higher stroke volumes
C. Heart rate, systolic, and diastolic blood pressure will all be higher
D. Heart rate will be higher while systolic BP will be lower
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A physical therapist assistant is treating a patient on the tilt table secondary to orthostatic hypotension. The patient has been gradually raised from supine to 60 degrees when the blood pressure begins to suddenly decrease. What is the MOST appropriate manner for the assistant to lower the tilt table?
A. Immediately lower the table to 0 degrees and call the physical therapist for assistance
B. Lower the patient in 5-10 degree increments until the blood pressure stabilizes
C. Return the table to 45 degrees and stay at this level for the remainder of the session
D. Immediately lower the table to 0 degrees and call a medical emergency