What precautions should a PTA utilize when working with a patient with Tuberculosis? 

Which of the following is the typical clinical presentation of a patient with emphysema?

Which of the following muscles is primarily responsible for assisting with quiet inspiration?

A PTA is working with a patient diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Which of the following signs and symptoms is NOT associated with right-side heart failure?

The PTA reviews the chart of a patient with respiratory alkalosis. Which of the following would NOT likely be a cause of this diagnosis?

Which of the following BEST explains the way Inspiratory Capacity is measured?

During ambulation, a patient begins to complain of dyspnea. Which of the following situations demonstrates what should happen next?

A patient with a recent history of rib fractures suddenly becomes short of breath during secretion removal techniques. The patient looks panicked and complains of sharp pain in the left chest. A quick screen shows a drop in their blood pressure and a weak pulse. The MOST likely explanation for the above is:

A physical therapist assistant discusses the importance of a proper diet with a patient who has congestive heart failure.  Which of the following substances would MOST likely be restricted in the patient’s diet?

A heart rate slower than 60 beats per minute is considered to be: