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Goodman & Snyder: Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists, 5th Edition

Chapter 17: Screening the Chest, Breasts, and Ribs

Answers to Practice Questions

1. (a) Sternocleidomastoid

2. (b) Hard, immovable, nontender

3. (a) Monitor vital signs and palpate pulses.

4. (b) Myocardial ischemia

5. (c) Exacerbated by deep breathing

6. (d) Although you can use all three of these tests, answer (a) Stair climbing or stationary bike test, is likely the most definitive of the tests listed for cardiac causes of symptoms.

7. (c) Document your findings, and contact the physician by phone or by fax while initiating treatment.

8. (a) Refer her to a physician before initiating treatment.

9. (d) All of the above

10. (d) Unusual fatigue, shortness of breath, weakness, or sleep disturbance.