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During aquatic therapy, a patient is immersed to the level of the sternoclavicular notch. Which is the most expected physiological response?

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Increased venous return

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Which of the following contain the cerebrospinal fluid and major arteries? Subarachnoid Space, Arachnoid, Dura Mater, Pia Mater

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Subarachnoid Space

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A PT treats a patient who has a C6 spinal cord injury. Which muscle would NOT be innervated based on the patient's level of injury? Options: Biceps, Diaphragm, Triceps, Deltoid

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Triceps

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A PT documents gait training performed during a treatment session. Which descriptive term is only associated with the swing phase of the gait cycle?

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Deceleration

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A physical therapist works with a patient on proprioceptive and balance activities due to a history of recent falls. The patient informs the therapist that they have recently been diagnosed with optic neuritis. Which medical condition should the therapist MOST suspect might be the cause of the patient's clinical presentation?

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Multiple Sclerosis

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Which joint mobilization is best for treatment of adhesive capsulitis? Options: Posterior-inferior glide of glenohumeral joint, Superior glide of scapula, Posterior-superior glide of glenohumeral joint, Anterior glide of glenohumeral joint

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Posterior-inferior glide of glenohumeral joint

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A patient presents to the clinic following an axillary nerve injury. What motions would you expect them to have trouble with?

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Shoulder external rotation and abduction

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A PT works on transfer training with a patient who is currently taking a diuretic medication. Which side effect is MOST likely to occur during the session secondary to the use of this type of medication?

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Postural Hypotension

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A PT measures passive forearm pronation and concludes that the results are within normal limits. Which measurement would be classified as within normal limits? 60 degrees, 80 degrees, 100 degrees, 120 degrees

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80 degrees

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A physician hypothesizes that a delayed union may be the result of disrupted blood supply. Which fracture would be MOST consistent with this clinical scenario? Options: Calcaneus Fracture, Intertrochanteric Hip Fracture, Proximal Humerus Fracture, Scaphoid Fracture

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Scaphoid Fracture