A patient with atrial flutter suddenly becomes extremely lightheaded while exercising and appears to lose consciousness. Which of the following physiologic responses BEST explains the change in the patient’s status?  1. Increased filling of the ventricles 2. Increased system congestion 3. Decreased atrial depolarization 4. Decreased blood traveling to the brain Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube - <a href='https://youtu.be/eXsure_4i_I'>https://youtu.be/eXsure_4i_I</a>

A patient with atrial flutter suddenly becomes extremely lightheaded while exercising and appears to lose consciousness. Which of the following physiologic responses BEST explains the change in the patient’s status? 1. Increased filling of the ventricles 2. Increased system congestion 3. Decreased atrial depolarization 4. Decreased blood traveling to the brain Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/eXsure_4i_I

A patient with atrial flutter suddenly becomes extremely lightheaded while exercising and appears to lose consciousness. Which of the following physiologic responses BEST explains the change in the patient’s status?&nbsp; 1. Increased filling of the ventricles 2. Increased system congestion 3. Decreased atrial depolarization 4. Decreased blood traveling to the brain Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube - <a href="https://youtu.be/eXsure_4i_I" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/eXsure_4i_I</a>

Episode 72 – Atrial Flutter

Welcome to NPTE Q&amp;A presented by Scorebuilders. This podcast is for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students studying to pass the National Physical Therapy Examinations. It offers you the opportunity to take a deep dive into a variety of exam questions, gaining insight from seasoned Scorebuilders’ instructors as they help you understand and examine the why behind the correct answer. Ready to elevate your exam prep? Let’s go!

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Welcome to NPTE Q&A presented by Scorebuilders. This podcast is for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students studying to pass the National Physical Therapy Examinations. It offers you the opportunity to take a deep dive into a variety of exam questions, gaining insight from seasoned Scorebuilders’ instructors as they help you understand and examine the why behind the correct answer. Ready to elevate your exam prep? Let’s go!

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Episode 72 – Atrial Flutter

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