NPTE Practice Questions: Cardiovascular Response To Exercise

The PT Hustle is dedicated to helping PT students, like you, prepare to take and pass the PT exam by reviewing NPTE practice questions. Today’s question: Cardiovascular Response To Exercise
How well do you know the impact of exercise on the cardiovascular system? Let's test your understanding in this excellent episode about Cardiovascular Response To Exercise.
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NPTE Practice Question:
Davis, a 54-year old male with congestive heart failure, is performing a 6-minute walk test. Prior to the test, the physical therapist assessed the patient's vitals and found the following: HR 89 bpm, SPO2 95%, and BP 130/88 mmHg. Two minutes into the 6 minute walk, the patient requires a seated rest break. The physical therapist assesses his vitals again and finds the following: HR 142 BPM, SPO2 98%, and BP 108/80 mmHg. What is the physical therapist's best course of action?
A. Immediately stop the test
B. Continue with the test for another 2 minutes and reassess vitals
C. Call EMS
D. Continue with the rest of the test if the patient is asymptomatic
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