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A physical therapist is treating a patient following a thoracic surgery that occurred 1 week ago. The patient requires airway clearance, but reports that coughing is too painful. Which of the followi…

A patient with central cord syndrome will MOST likely have difficulty with which of the following activities?

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A patient with lateral elbow tendinopathy will MOST likely present with which of the following findings?

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A physical therapist is preparing to administer electrical stimulation to a patient’s knee as part of their rehabilitation program. Which of the following conditions if present would be considered an…

A 72-year-old individual presents to outpatient physical therapy with complaints of bilateral shoulder and hip stiffness, difficulty rising from a chair, and diffuse aching that is most severe in the…

In which stage of lymphedema will elevation of an extremity MOST particularly help reduce swelling?

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A 65-year-old male with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) reports frequent urination, urgency, and nocturia. Which of the following mechanisms BEST explains these symptoms?

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A patient with ascites is most likely to develop which of the following complications?

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Which of the following disorders is MOST likely to be the cause of metabolic alkalosis?

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For which of the following integumentary impairments will a transparent film dressing be MOST appropriate?

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During examination, a patient’s chart indicates that they have been prescribed lisinopril (Prinivil).  Which of the following primary effects is this medication MOST likely to elicit?

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Which of the following conditions is MOST likely present in a patient with exaggerated cutaneous reflexes?

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Which of the following mobilizations is MOST appropriate for a patient with limited shoulder external rotation while in 90° abduction?

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A patient with a CD4 count < 200 cells/mm3 is MOST likely to be diagnosed with which condition?

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When managing a high-risk patient for pressure injuries, which of the following guidelines will be MOST appropriate?

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