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A patient has developed pulmonary edema. Which of the following would best indicate whether the edema is a result of left heart failure or lung diseases/COPD?

Why does the author mention Mental Health Awareness Month at the beginning of the passage?

Statement 4: I am worried about my performance in this course [answers].

Throughout the semester, we discussed various scenarios in our case studies that involved the self-care continuum.  Discuss one idea, action step, or strategy that was developed or strengthened through analyzing this self-care continuum. For example, did it strengthen the importance of using safe medication practices or encourage you to adopt different lifestyle choices involving nondrug options?  Or, did it help stress the importance of appropriately interpreting information from the drug fact label or seeking professional care for more major ailments? Within your response, give a specific example and make connections to your learning experience.

A PTA performs trunk strengthening on a patient with history of CV disease. What must be monitored MOST closely?

I understand that this course uses the Honorlock tool to confirm my identity and remotely proctor any quizzes or exams. It is my responsibility to have the necessary government or school-issued ID and a computer with a webcam or built-in camera. It is my responsibility to make sure my computer meets the system requirements for Honorlock.

During resisted trunk rotation, a patient begins holding their breath. What is the PTA’s PRIORITY action?

A patient with newly united lumbar fracture is referred for flexibility training. Which intervention is MOST appropriate?

A patient presents wearing a thoracolumbar brace following a recent fracture. The PT requests lumbar goniometry. What is the MOST appropriate action?

A patient 3 days status-post lumbar fusion reports mild pain controlled with medication. The PT asks the PTA to assess lumbar PROM. What is the BEST response?