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  A patient with bacterial pneumonia has crackles and wheezes at the left lateral basal segment and decreased breath sounds throughout. The patient is on 4 L of oxygen by nasal cannula with a resulting arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2) of 90%. Respiratory rate is 28. What is the MOST BENEFICIAL intervention for this case? 

A physical therapist treats a patient with emphysema. As part of the treatment session the therapist teaches the patient to perform diaphragmatic breathing exercises. The primary goal of diaphragmatic breathing is to:

Which of the following lung sounds heard during auscultation would BEST be described as continuous musical sounds during exhalation for a patient who has difficulty breathing and who has an increased respiratory rate?

A patient exercising in the physical therapy gym informs the physical therapist that he is experiencing chest pain. After resting for 20 minutes the patient’s condition is unchanged, however, he insists it is something he can work through. The MOST appropriate therapist action is:

According to Guttmann, which of the following is the most important factor in explaining the global diffusion of certain sports?   

A 21-year-old college student presents for a routine check-up. The student reports occasionally binge drinking on weekends, experimenting with recreational marijuana, and frequently staying out late with peers. The student has no chronic medical conditions but admits to sometimes making impulsive decisions while under the influence. Which strategy represents the most effective health promotion approach for this patient?

A nurse is reviewing the history of a 42-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and depression. The patient reports experiencing physical abuse and parental substance use as a child.

A nurse is caring for a patient experiencing chronic stress related to financial difficulties. Which physiological response should the nurse anticipate due to prolonged activation of the stress response?

A nurse is assessing a 16-year-old patient whose mother has a history of alcohol use disorder and depression. The adolescent reports feeling isolated at home and sometimes uses alcohol to cope with stress. Which factors increase the patient’s risk of developing a substance use disorder? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a patient who lost partial sensation in their feet due to peripheral neuropathy. The patient reports difficulty walking safely and performing daily activities like cooking and bathing independently. Which statement correctly distinguishes an impairment from a disability in this scenario?