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
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A physical therapist assistant working in an outpatient clinic has been assigned a group exercise program with patients in phase III of their cardiac rehabilitation program. For this phase of rehabilitation, which of the following interventions is MOST appropriate?
A. Resistance exercises using less than 15 pounds when in a sitting position
B. Slowly performing active range of motion activities of the upper and lower extremities
C. Walking on a treadmill at 2 mph
D. Running on a treadmill at 5 mph
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