A physical therapist is treating a patient with chronic unilateral lower extremity lymphedema using manual lymphatic drainage (MLD). After several sessions, the patient develops new-onset genital and lower trunk edema. Which of the following is the MOST likely explanation for this clinical presentation?

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A physical therapist notes fever of 39.2°C (102.6°F), nausea, and new confusion in a patient recently diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. Which of the following actions is the MOST appropriate next step?

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A 52-year-old patient reports persistent midthoracic back pain that worsens at night and improves with antacid use. Which of the following actions is MOST appropriate?

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An adult patient presents with chronic pain, redness, and swelling in the first metatarsophalangeal joint of the right foot. The clinician notes the joint is warm to the touch with multiple subcutaneous tophi present. Which of the following conditions is MOST likely present? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT #ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy

When applying semi-permeable film dressing, how much intact skin should be used for attachment around the perimeter of the wound?

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A physical therapist is treating a patient following a thoracic surgery that occurred 1 week ago. The patient requires airway clearance, but reports that coughing is too painful. Which of the following techniques would be MOST appropriate for the therapist to implement?

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A patient with central cord syndrome will MOST likely have difficulty with which of the following activities?

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A patient with lateral elbow tendinopathy will MOST likely present with which of the following findings?

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