Which condition is not a cause of chest wall restriction?

a. Pneumothorax
b. Severe kyphoscoliosis
c. Gross obesity
d. Neuromuscular disease


Ans: a. Pneumothorax

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An advantage of using the Q sort technique is its relative ease of administration

A) True B) False

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