34.  The physical therapist consults with the bedside nurse about mobilizing a hospitalized patient. The nurse reports that the patient was recently diagnosed with a new lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) following an ultrasound, and anticoagulation therapy has not yet been started. For what safety reason does the physical therapist decide to defer mobilization at this time?

59. What is the purpose of the forced expiratory technique?

13.  A patient is taking a low dose of aspirin following a myocardial infarction. What is the purpose of this medication regimen in this case?

28. What psychometric property reflects a tool’s ability to detect change over time?

49. According to the “soda-pop can” model, diaphragmatic weakness may contribute to which functional impairments?

47. Which of the following examination findings would prompt the clinician to prioritize airway clearance over other respiratory interventions?

39. A patient has the following arterial blood gas values: pH = 7.44, PaCO2 = 28, and HCO3¯ = 24. Which of the following statements is the MOST accurate interpretation?

A person experiencing angina is most likely experiencing which underlying physiologic condition?

5. What is the primary therapeutic effect of nitroglycerin?

14.  A physical therapist wants to document how much assistance a patient requires with basic functional mobility. Which of the following standardized tools evaluates the level of assistance required to climb stairs?