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Matching: (Identify the following characteristics as which of the following, answers may be used more than once)  Chronic Bronchitis Emphysema Both

A patient with a diagnosis of emphysema has been on an intermittent PT program. During this episode of care the patient was placed on the physical therapist assistant’s caseload.  The physical therapist’s re-evaluation indicated a change in the A-P diameter. The pulmonary function test (PFT) utilizing the spirometer revealed a reduced volume/capacity. Based on the data from the test and measures what would the PTA expect to observe and which volume would be changed? Barrel Chest Bloated abdomen Increase in residual volume Increase in inspiratory reserve volume Increase in vital capacity

What is the most common functional test used to determine energy expenditure with a task?

Matching: (Match the structure with the appropriate respiratory tract)  A. Upper Respiratory B. Lower Respiratory

Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for chest percussion?

The PTA student is performing manual percussion on a patient with adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Following the postural drainage treatment to the right apical segment the patient had a productive cough of which of the following sputums?

Vital capacity decreases in the presence of restrictive and obstructive diseases and is affected by age and positions of the body. Which of the following volumes combined makeup the vital capacity of the lungs?

Which of the following pregnant patients would be most at risk for fetal growth restriction (FGR)?

Upon reviewing your schedule for the day, you see your 10 am patient is an infertility consult. When reviewing her chart, you notice she has a diagnosis of endometriosis on her problem list. As you prepare for the visit, which of the following statements will you counsel her on:

Which of the following sickle cell disease has the higher likelihood of complications in pregnancy?