NATIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAM
COMPREHENSIVE TEST PAPER 2026
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
◉ Dependent (Total A). Answer: PTA does 76-100% of the work
pt does 0-24% of the work
◉ Supervision (S). Answer: Pt does work with only VC's for safety
◉ Modified Independent (ModI). Answer: Pt does work safely with
extra time and/or AD
◉ Independent (I). Answer: Pt does work safely on own
◉ Contact Guard Assist (CGA). Answer: Pt requires TC's for safety
(no lifting)
◉ Toe Touch Weight Bearing (TTWB). Answer: Non-weightbearing,
toe touches floor for balance only
-Con: promotes plantar flexion contracture
◉ Indications for cyotherapy. Answer: -inflammation
,-pain
-muscle spasms
-edema
◉ 5 parts to document with gomiometric measurements. Answer: 1.
side of body
2. joint motion
3. motion
4. degree/quantity
5. end feel
◉ Indications of tilt table. Answer: -improve orthostatic hypotension
-facilitate WB
-prevent osteoporosis
-increase pulmonary ventilation
-increase alertness
◉ 5 cardinal signs of lifting. Answer: 1. keep load close (use shorter
lever arm, COG close to object)
2. Widen BOS
3. Isometric contraction
4. lift with legs
,5. no twisting
◉ body mechanics. Answer: refers to the way in which we position
our body during tasks
◉ produce motion that is. Answer: -safe
-energy conserving
-anatomically efficient
-maintain balance and control
-avoid valsalva
-reduce stress, fatigue, strain, and injury
◉ Step length. Answer: hel contact of 1 foot to heel contact of the
other foot
◉ speed. Answer: rate at which distance is covered
◉ contraindications for tilt table. Answer: -B LE WB restrictions
-unstable spinal cord injury
-erratic BP
-Erratic HR/rhythm
, ◉ Heart Rate. Answer: the # of times the heart contracts during a
given period of time
◉ Where would you palpate an infant for a pulse? an adult?. Answer:
-infant:brachial pulse
-adult: carotid/radial
◉ Tachycardia. Answer: abnormally fast HR
above 100BPM
◉ Bradycardia. Answer: abnormally slow heartbeat
below 60 BPM
◉ Stance phase. Answer: time foot is in contact with the floor; 60%
of cycle
◉ Swing phase. Answer: time foot spends in the air; 40% of cycle
◉ Which assistive device would you use for WB precautions?.
Answer: -parallel bars
-standard walker (3pt or mod 3pt)
-axillary crutches (2pt or 4pt)
COMPREHENSIVE TEST PAPER 2026
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
◉ Dependent (Total A). Answer: PTA does 76-100% of the work
pt does 0-24% of the work
◉ Supervision (S). Answer: Pt does work with only VC's for safety
◉ Modified Independent (ModI). Answer: Pt does work safely with
extra time and/or AD
◉ Independent (I). Answer: Pt does work safely on own
◉ Contact Guard Assist (CGA). Answer: Pt requires TC's for safety
(no lifting)
◉ Toe Touch Weight Bearing (TTWB). Answer: Non-weightbearing,
toe touches floor for balance only
-Con: promotes plantar flexion contracture
◉ Indications for cyotherapy. Answer: -inflammation
,-pain
-muscle spasms
-edema
◉ 5 parts to document with gomiometric measurements. Answer: 1.
side of body
2. joint motion
3. motion
4. degree/quantity
5. end feel
◉ Indications of tilt table. Answer: -improve orthostatic hypotension
-facilitate WB
-prevent osteoporosis
-increase pulmonary ventilation
-increase alertness
◉ 5 cardinal signs of lifting. Answer: 1. keep load close (use shorter
lever arm, COG close to object)
2. Widen BOS
3. Isometric contraction
4. lift with legs
,5. no twisting
◉ body mechanics. Answer: refers to the way in which we position
our body during tasks
◉ produce motion that is. Answer: -safe
-energy conserving
-anatomically efficient
-maintain balance and control
-avoid valsalva
-reduce stress, fatigue, strain, and injury
◉ Step length. Answer: hel contact of 1 foot to heel contact of the
other foot
◉ speed. Answer: rate at which distance is covered
◉ contraindications for tilt table. Answer: -B LE WB restrictions
-unstable spinal cord injury
-erratic BP
-Erratic HR/rhythm
, ◉ Heart Rate. Answer: the # of times the heart contracts during a
given period of time
◉ Where would you palpate an infant for a pulse? an adult?. Answer:
-infant:brachial pulse
-adult: carotid/radial
◉ Tachycardia. Answer: abnormally fast HR
above 100BPM
◉ Bradycardia. Answer: abnormally slow heartbeat
below 60 BPM
◉ Stance phase. Answer: time foot is in contact with the floor; 60%
of cycle
◉ Swing phase. Answer: time foot spends in the air; 40% of cycle
◉ Which assistive device would you use for WB precautions?.
Answer: -parallel bars
-standard walker (3pt or mod 3pt)
-axillary crutches (2pt or 4pt)
