You have a patient that came in with shortness of breath. Upon auscultation you hear distant breathsounds, dullness percussion is noted over the RML and RLL along with decreased tactile fremitus The doctor notes the same findings. As we are waiting for the patient to have their x-ray, the physician asks you to gather your equipment in preparation of insertion of a chest tube  Based on the assessment information from above, where would the chest tube be placed?

Which device (s) is the best option to obtain a true mixed venous blood sample under normal physiological circumstances? 

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?

Which statement best summarizes the passage?

Reflect on how you defined the terms “health” and “wellbeing” at the start of the semester. How has your learning experience in PHR2410 impacted these definitions? Support your response with an example.

Statement 5: Technology issues have made engagement with the class more challenging [answers].

Which patient is MOST appropriate for ballistic spinal stretching?

A patient with bone cancer affecting the lumbar spine is scheduled for trunk strengthening. What is the MOST appropriate decision?

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

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?