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
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A 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