A physical therapist assistant listens to the lung sounds of…

A physical therapist assistant listens to the lung sounds of a patient with chronic bronchitis. The patient was admitted to the hospital two days ago after complaining of shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. While performing auscultation, the assistant identifies distinct lung sounds with a high constant pitch during exhalation. The finding is MOST consistent with which type of breath sound?

A physical therapist assistant instructs a patient to close…

A physical therapist assistant instructs a patient to close their eyes and hold out one hand. The assistant places a series of different weights in the patient’s hand one at a time. The patient is then asked to identify the comparative weight of the objects. What sensory test has the assistant performed?

A physical therapist assistant reviews the medical record of…

A physical therapist assistant reviews the medical record of a patient recently involved in a motor vehicle accident/ a note in the medical record indicates that the patient uses a halo-vest cervicothoracic orthosis. Use of this type of orthosis is MOST likely with which of the following diagnoses?

A physical therapist assistant is treating a patient in an a…

A physical therapist assistant is treating a patient in an acute care setting who has a hematologic disorder. Which of the following measures would be the MOST appropriate for the assistant to monitor on a daily basis in order to ensure patient safety during treatment?