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Marleece Matthews, a 45-year-old patient, recently sustained a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Examination reveals weakness of the right upper and lower extremities and expressive aphasia. Occlusion of which cerebral artery is MOST likely responsible for these findings?

A 22-year-old male is involved in a motor vehicle collision and strikes his forehead against the steering wheel. Imaging reveals a cerebral contusion directly beneath the site of impact on the frontal lobe. No injury is identified on the opposite side of the brain. This mechanism of injury is BEST classified as:

Anthony Strong sustained a CVA resulting in left hemiparesis. Following the initial examination, the PT identifies pusher syndrome and delegates treatment to the PTA. Which of the following findings would the PTA MOST likely observe during sitting balance and transfer training?

Restrictive lung disease is most commonly associated with a decrease in which of the following pulmonary volumes or capacities? Expiratory Flow Rates Inspiratory Capacity Total Lung Capacity Vital Capacity

Matching: (Match each characteristic with the most appropriate diagnosis. Answers may be used more than once) A. Chronic BronchitisB. EmphysemaC. Both

Matching: (Match each physiological response to the exercise phase in which it is MOST important.)

A patient diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis demonstrates reduced lung expansion and decreased total lung capacity. Which pulmonary function test finding is MOST likely?

A patient reports severe low back pain radiating into both legs. Examination reveals saddle anesthesia, absent Achilles reflexes, bowel and bladder dysfunction, and flaccid lower-extremity weakness. Which condition is MOST likely?

A 9-year-old child presents with recurrent respiratory infections, a chronic productive cough, poor weight gain despite an adequate appetite, and frequent hospitalizations for pulmonary complications. Which diagnosis is MOST consistent with these findings?

The patient, age 56, was admitted to the hospital following a MVA.  He sustained multiple fractures as a result of the accident. The PTA is performing therapeutic exercise to the patient.  He is now experiencing difficulty breathing. The patient is experiencing which of the following?