While reviewing a patient’s medical record prior to treatment, the physical therapist assistant notes that the patient has a diagnosis of congestive heart failure with right ventricular involvement. Which of the following is the patient MOST likely to present with?
A. Pulmonary edema
B. Progressive dyspnea
C. Dependent edema
D. Renal changes with increasing blood volume
Preview next quiz:
Which of the following methods will BEST to teach a patient segmental breathing?
A. Place a hand over the area of hypoventilation, apply firm pressure just prior to inspiration then ask the patient to breathe in against the resistance of the hand
B. Place both hands gently over the lower ribs, apply gentle pressure throughout exhalation, and increase pressure at the end of exhalation by asking the patient to inhale against resistance
C. Place a hand over the lower abdomen and apply pressure at or near the end of exhalation
D. Place the incentive spirometer in the patient’s mouth and encourage the patient to breathe in as deeply as possible