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Match the special test to the primary condition the test is used for.

Which of the following is not a scapula stabilizing muscle?

Use the scenario to answer the following question: Background: A 50-year-old female presents with shoulder stiffness and pain, particularly in the morning. She has a history of diabetes and reports that the pain has been gradually worsening over the past six months. She describes the pain as dull and aching, with occasional sharp pains during certain movements. She has difficulty with daily activities such as dressing and reaching overhead. Question: What is the most likely diagnosis?

Use this scenario to answer the next few questions: A 35-year-old male presents with shoulder pain after a fall while playing basketball. He reports pain on the lateral aspect of the shoulder, difficulty lifting his arm, and a feeling of instability. On examination, there is tenderness over the acromioclavicular (AC) joint, limited range of motion, and weakness in abduction.   What special test would you perform to assess the integrity of the AC joint?

The sternoclavicular joint is often injured due to lack of equipment protection and an ATC should not be extremely concerned with a dislocation of this joint because no vital structures can be damaged.

A positive Yergason’s test indicates what pathology?

What are the gases normally used to measure the diffusing capacity of the lung?  CO2 and O2     CO2 and He  CO and He  CO and O2

Which of the following statements are true regarding measurement of the patient’s forced vital capacity (FVC)?1.  The patient can be sitting or standing.2.  Nose clips are not required.3.  It is an effort-dependent test.4.  Accurate results can be obtained without patient cooperation.    

What type of obstruction is present below?  

Which of the following factors could result to a decreased DLCO? (Multiple Answers)