NPTE MOCK EXAM 100 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
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1. A patient presents with decreased ankle dorsiflexion strength following an
L4–L5 disc herniation. Which muscle is MOST likely affected?
A. Gastrocnemius
B. Tibialis anterior
C. Soleus
D. Peroneus longus
The tibialis anterior is the primary dorsiflexor and is innervated by L4–L5 via
the deep peroneal nerve.
2. Which gait deviation is MOST commonly associated with weak hip
abductors during stance phase?
A. Vaulting
B. Circumduction
C. Trendelenburg gait
D. Steppage gait
Weak gluteus medius causes pelvic drop on the contralateral side during
stance.
3. A patient with COPD demonstrates pursed-lip breathing during exercise.
This technique primarily helps to:
A. Increase oxygen diffusion
B. Prevent airway collapse
C. Reduce respiratory rate only
D. Increase tidal volume exclusively
, Pursed-lip breathing maintains positive airway pressure and prevents
airway collapse.
4. Which nerve root is MOST associated with diminished patellar tendon
reflex?
A. L2
B. L4
C. L5
D. S1
The patellar reflex is primarily mediated by L4.
5. During wound healing, which phase is characterized by collagen deposition
and angiogenesis?
A. Inflammatory
B. Hemostasis
C. Proliferative
D. Maturation
The proliferative phase involves fibroblast activity, collagen formation, and
new capillaries.
6. A patient demonstrates increased tone, hyperreflexia, and clonus. These
signs are MOST consistent with:
A. Lower motor neuron lesion
B. Upper motor neuron lesion
C. Peripheral neuropathy
D. Myopathy
UMN lesions cause spasticity, hyperreflexia, and pathological reflexes.
7. Which modality is CONTRAINDICATED over a malignant tumor site?
A. Cryotherapy
B. Ultrasound
C. Electrical stimulation
D. Compression
Electrical stimulation may increase cell activity and is contraindicated over
malignancy.
, 8. The BEST outcome measure to assess balance confidence in older adults is:
A. Berg Balance Scale
B. Timed Up and Go
C. Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale
D. Functional Reach Test
The ABC scale specifically measures perceived balance confidence.
9. Which muscle primarily limits knee hyperextension during stance?
A. Quadriceps
B. Hamstrings
C. Gastrocnemius
D. Popliteus
The hamstrings eccentrically control knee extension during stance.
10.A patient with left MCA stroke is MOST likely to demonstrate:
A. Left visual field deficit
B. Right-sided hemiparesis
C. Ataxia
D. Bilateral weakness
MCA strokes affect contralateral motor and sensory function.
11.Which joint position places the ACL under the greatest stress?
A. Full extension
B. Slight knee flexion with rotation
C. Full flexion
D. Neutral standing
The ACL is most vulnerable during slight flexion with rotational forces.
12.Which type of muscle fiber is MOST resistant to fatigue?
A. Type IIb
B. Type IIa
C. Type I
D. Hybrid fibers
Type I fibers are slow-twitch and highly oxidative.
AND ANSWERS | CONTENT WELL ORGANIZED
2026/2027 LATEST UPDATE | 100 % RATED AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS | GET AN A+ NEW
VERSION!!!
1. A patient presents with decreased ankle dorsiflexion strength following an
L4–L5 disc herniation. Which muscle is MOST likely affected?
A. Gastrocnemius
B. Tibialis anterior
C. Soleus
D. Peroneus longus
The tibialis anterior is the primary dorsiflexor and is innervated by L4–L5 via
the deep peroneal nerve.
2. Which gait deviation is MOST commonly associated with weak hip
abductors during stance phase?
A. Vaulting
B. Circumduction
C. Trendelenburg gait
D. Steppage gait
Weak gluteus medius causes pelvic drop on the contralateral side during
stance.
3. A patient with COPD demonstrates pursed-lip breathing during exercise.
This technique primarily helps to:
A. Increase oxygen diffusion
B. Prevent airway collapse
C. Reduce respiratory rate only
D. Increase tidal volume exclusively
, Pursed-lip breathing maintains positive airway pressure and prevents
airway collapse.
4. Which nerve root is MOST associated with diminished patellar tendon
reflex?
A. L2
B. L4
C. L5
D. S1
The patellar reflex is primarily mediated by L4.
5. During wound healing, which phase is characterized by collagen deposition
and angiogenesis?
A. Inflammatory
B. Hemostasis
C. Proliferative
D. Maturation
The proliferative phase involves fibroblast activity, collagen formation, and
new capillaries.
6. A patient demonstrates increased tone, hyperreflexia, and clonus. These
signs are MOST consistent with:
A. Lower motor neuron lesion
B. Upper motor neuron lesion
C. Peripheral neuropathy
D. Myopathy
UMN lesions cause spasticity, hyperreflexia, and pathological reflexes.
7. Which modality is CONTRAINDICATED over a malignant tumor site?
A. Cryotherapy
B. Ultrasound
C. Electrical stimulation
D. Compression
Electrical stimulation may increase cell activity and is contraindicated over
malignancy.
, 8. The BEST outcome measure to assess balance confidence in older adults is:
A. Berg Balance Scale
B. Timed Up and Go
C. Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale
D. Functional Reach Test
The ABC scale specifically measures perceived balance confidence.
9. Which muscle primarily limits knee hyperextension during stance?
A. Quadriceps
B. Hamstrings
C. Gastrocnemius
D. Popliteus
The hamstrings eccentrically control knee extension during stance.
10.A patient with left MCA stroke is MOST likely to demonstrate:
A. Left visual field deficit
B. Right-sided hemiparesis
C. Ataxia
D. Bilateral weakness
MCA strokes affect contralateral motor and sensory function.
11.Which joint position places the ACL under the greatest stress?
A. Full extension
B. Slight knee flexion with rotation
C. Full flexion
D. Neutral standing
The ACL is most vulnerable during slight flexion with rotational forces.
12.Which type of muscle fiber is MOST resistant to fatigue?
A. Type IIb
B. Type IIa
C. Type I
D. Hybrid fibers
Type I fibers are slow-twitch and highly oxidative.
