Which of the Following Factors Should the Physical Therapist Consider

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors should the physical therapist consider when prescribing frequency and duration of exercise for a patient in cardiac rehabilitation?

• A)How long the patient has been disabled with the condition
• B)How much has the patient's activity been reduced by the acute event
• C)The patient's premorbid activity level and capability
• D)All of the above should be considered for the individualized program

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Definitions:

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual hourly wage paid to workers and the standard or expected wage rate, multiplied by the total hours worked.

Standard Amount

A benchmark or norm set for the quantity or cost of inputs in producing a specific product or in carrying out a process.

Actual Output

The real, quantifiable production achieved within a given time period, often compared against planned or potential output.

Labor Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual labor hours worked and the expected labor hours, multiplied by the standard labor rate, indicating efficiency in labor use.