BONUS (You must indicate what it will look like for each case. Will the volumes/capacities decrease or increase) Explain three differences in lung volumes/capacities between a patient with restrictive lung disease versus obstructive lung disease

A physical therapist is assisting a patient who has had a segment of the right lung removed. The assistant should facilitate chest expansion during exercise by instructing the patient to:

Jackson who has been receiving physical therapy for the management of her pulmonary condition. Today she presents with edema when sitting in her bedside chair, dyspnea and increased weakness.  What should the PTA do to help decrease Mrs. Jackson’s symptoms?

Based on the symptoms listed above, Mrs. Jackson’s condition is expected to be listed as?

Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for chest percussion?

A patient with a diagnosis of emphysema has been on an intermittent PT program. During this episode of care the patient was placed on the physical therapist assistant’s caseload.  The physical therapist’s re-evaluation indicated a change in the A-P diameter. The pulmonary function test (PFT) utilizing the spirometer revealed a reduced volume/capacity. Based on the data from the test and measures what would the PTA expect to observe and which volume would be changed? Barrel Chest Bloated abdomen Increase in residual volume Increase in inspiratory reserve volume Increase in vital capacity

All of the following are characteristics of a cough except?

Susie is performing a pulmonary function test and having difficulty with the forced expiration. Which of the following muscles might be contributing to her difficulty? Pectoralis Major Rectus Abdominis Quadratus Lumborum Serratus Posterior Superior

What defines the tidal volume of the lungs?

Vital capacity decreases in the presence of restrictive and obstructive diseases and is affected by age and positions of the body. Which of the following volumes combined makeup the vital capacity of the lungs?