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34.  The physical therapist consults with the bedside nurse about mobilizing a hospitalized patient. The nurse reports that the patient was recently diagnosed with a new lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) following an ultrasound, and anticoagulation therapy has not yet been started. For what safety reason does the physical therapist decide to defer mobilization at this time?

40. Hyperventilation would most likely have what impact on a patient’s arterial blood gas test?

20. During which cardiac diagnostic tests can the cardiologist also perform a percutaneous coronary intervention, if indicated?

36. A patient with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is MOST likely to demonstrate which abnormal chest radiograph finding?

50.  A patient with dyspnea may assume a tripod position by leaning forward with hands supported. Which of the following best explains why this posture helps alleviate dyspnea?

32. In patients with cardiovascular disease, gait speeds below what value are predictive of mortality risk?

59. What is the purpose of the forced expiratory technique?

16. A physical therapist uses pulse pressure calculations to interpret blood pressure data in the clinic. Which blood pressure reading is most suggestive of inadequate cardiac output?

18. Upon auscultation, the clinician hears adventitious breath sounds on the right posterior chest, at the level of T5, just lateral to the spine. What lobe is being auscultated?

11. Elevation of what lab value is diagnostic for myocardial injury?