Question 1
A 68-year-old patient with NYHA Class III heart failure (EF 28%) reports new-onset 3-pillow orthopnea and 4-lb weight gain over 48 hours before today's outpatient cardiac rehab session. Resting HR 102, BP 96/62, SpO2 92% on room air, bibasilar crackles. What is the most appropriate immediate action?
Correct Answer:
Hold exercise, notify the supervising physician, and document findings
Question 2
On a resting 12-lead ECG, you observe ST-segment elevation of 2 mm in leads II, III, and aVF with reciprocal depression in I and aVL. Which coronary artery is most likely involved?
Correct Answer:
Right coronary artery (RCA)
Question 3
A 72-year-old with COPD has spirometry showing FEV1 1.05 L (42% predicted), FVC 2.10 L (68% predicted), FEV1/FVC 0.50, post-bronchodilator. Per GOLD 2024, how is the airflow limitation severity classified?
Correct Answer:
GOLD 3 (severe)
Question 4
Which finding on a pulmonary function test is most consistent with a restrictive ventilatory defect rather than an obstructive one?
Correct Answer:
FEV1/FVC 0.85 with reduced TLC
Question 5
A patient with HFrEF is taking carvedilol 25 mg BID, lisinopril 20 mg daily, furosemide 40 mg daily, and spironolactone 25 mg daily. During exercise testing, peak HR is 96 bpm at maximal RPE. Which interpretation is most accurate?
Correct Answer:
Peak HR is blunted by beta-blockade; use RPE rather than HR for prescription
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ABPTS CCS Practice Questions - Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy Exam

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