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The nerves which supply the trapezius muscle are from which rami of the spinal nerves? 

A patient transitions from sitting to standing and walks continuously for 5 minutes. During this activity, the patient’s diffusion capacity for both oxygen (O₂) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) increases. Which of the following best explains the acute increase in pulmonary and systemic diffusion capacity during this activity? 

Which of the following is the most likely initial sign or symptom in a patient with left-sided ventricular heart failure? 

The radial nerve comes off which cord of the brachial plexus? 

A patient reports subacute shoulder pain with limited range of motion (ROM) due to mild muscle guarding. The goal is to reduce pain and improve tissue extensibility before therapeutic exercise. Which of the following therapeutic agents is most appropriate for the physical therapist to use? 

A 65-year-old patient presents with new-onset deep, throbbing low back pain that is not relieved by rest or position changes. Which of the following physical examination procedures should be performed first to screen for a potentially serious underlying cause? 

A patient post-stroke demonstrates excessive right ankle plantarflexion during initial contact/loading response and initial swing phases of gait. The manual muscle test grades are: right ankle dorsiflexors 0/5, plantar flexors 1/5, and both quadriceps and hamstrings 5/5. Which of the following orthotic devices would be most appropriate to improve the patient’s gait?  

During an initial evaluation, a patient indicates an inability to meet up with friends for Bingo.  What level of the ICF model is addressed by this information?  

During your first encounter with a 42y.o. female patient with presenting to establish care you discuss preventative screening. The patient asks you which screening exams they need. Which of the following statements is correct based on your knowledge of The USPSTF recommendations?

For the purpose of screening patients in a large healthcare organization, what psychometric parameter is best for considering a quick screening test for patients at risk of diabetes?