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Pursed-lip breathing prolongs exhalation, prevents airway collapse, and improves gas exchange in emphysema. Diaphragmatic breathing (A) is helpful but not with rapid exhalation. Apical breathing (C) is inefficient. Valsalva (D) is contraindicated.

On NPTE, breathing strategies are common safety-based exam items.

ALS is progressive and incurable. PT should emphasize compensation, energy conservation, respiratory care, and equipment prescription. Aggressive strengthening (A) may worsen fatigue. Bed rest (C) accelerates decline. Eliminating assistive devices (D) is unsafe.

On NPTE, management of progressive neurological diseases = maximize function, slow decline, optimize QOL.

Weak hip abductors on the prosthetic side cause lateral trunk lean (Trendelenburg compensation). A short prosthesis (A) also causes trunk lean, but usually with circumduction. Excessive dorsiflexion (C) affects knee mechanics. Tight flexors (D) → lumbar lordosis.

On NPTE, prosthetic gait analysis is a frequent test area — therapists must match deviation → cause → intervention.

Oxygen saturation below 88–90% is considered unsafe for continued exercise. The therapist must stop the test and initiate supplemental oxygen per medical protocol. Allowing continuation (A, D) risks hypoxemia. Slowing pace (C) may help in mild desaturation but not when the drop is severe.

NPTE emphasizes safety in cardiopulmonary testing. The 6MWT is a submaximal test but requires monitoring vital signs. Safe discontinuation criteria include severe desaturation, chest pain, dizziness, or leg cramps.

UTI hallmark = dysuria (painful urination), frequency, suprapubic pain. Flank pain (C) = kidney stone. Hematuria with proteinuria (D) = glomerulonephritis. Polyuria without dysuria (A) = diabetes.

On NPTE, GU diagnosis often hinges on classic symptom clusters.