NBCE PT Boards Exam Questions and
Correct Answers Latest
Question 1
A posterior lurch of the trunk to initiate the swing phase is due to weakness of the hip
____.
a. Adductors
b. Abductors
c. Flexors
d. Extensors
Correct Answer
d. Extensors
Question 2
A healthy individual's resting heart rate is typically:
a. 30-50 bpm
b. 60-80 bpm
c. 90-110 bpm
d. 120-140 bpm
Correct Answer
b. 60-80 bpm
Question 3
Chondromalacia patella is often caused by:
a. Patellar tendon rupture
b. Weakness of vastus medialis obliquus
c. Quadriceps strain
d. Hamstring tightness
Correct Answer
b. Weakness of vastus medialis obliquus
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,Question 4
Inverse traction is contraindicated for which of the following conditions?
a. RA
b. Recent stress fracture
c. Disc herniation
d. Muscle spasm
Correct Answer
b. Recent stress fracture
Question 5
A reflex grade of 4+ is defined as:
a. Sustained clonus
b. Normal reflex
c. Non-sustained clonus
d. Absent reflex
Correct Answer
c. Non-sustained clonus
Question 6
What is a benefit of neuromuscular re-education?
a. Improved motor control
b. Better sleep
c. Increased heart rate
d. Improved digestion
Correct Answer
a. Improved motor control
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,Question 7
Bench press is classified as:
a. Closed chain exercise
b. Open chain exercise
c. Isometric hold
d. Plyometric drill
Correct Answer
b. Open chain exercise
Question 8
What is the typical pulse duration for motor-level stimulation?
a. 100-200 μs
b. 20-80 μs
c. 150-350 μs
d. 400-500 μs
Correct Answer
c. 150-350 μs
Question 9
A major catabolic effect of cortisol in the conversion of amino acids to ____.
a. Lipids
b. Carbohydrates
c. Fat
d. Protein
Correct Answer
a. Lipids
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, Question 10
Denervated muscle is most effectively stimulated by which of these currents?
a. Square wave alternating
b. Low-voltage direct
c. Indirect biphasic pulsed
d. Interferential
Correct Answer
b. Low-voltage direct
Question 11
Which factor increases capillary density in muscles?
a. High fat diet
b. Inactivity
c. Aerobic training
d. Anaerobic training
Correct Answer
c. Aerobic training
Question 12
Which therapy is often used for balance in multiple sclerosis?
a. Aquatic therapy
b. Shockwave therapy
c. Traction
d. Cryotherapy
Correct Answer
a. Aquatic therapy
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Correct Answers Latest
Question 1
A posterior lurch of the trunk to initiate the swing phase is due to weakness of the hip
____.
a. Adductors
b. Abductors
c. Flexors
d. Extensors
Correct Answer
d. Extensors
Question 2
A healthy individual's resting heart rate is typically:
a. 30-50 bpm
b. 60-80 bpm
c. 90-110 bpm
d. 120-140 bpm
Correct Answer
b. 60-80 bpm
Question 3
Chondromalacia patella is often caused by:
a. Patellar tendon rupture
b. Weakness of vastus medialis obliquus
c. Quadriceps strain
d. Hamstring tightness
Correct Answer
b. Weakness of vastus medialis obliquus
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,Question 4
Inverse traction is contraindicated for which of the following conditions?
a. RA
b. Recent stress fracture
c. Disc herniation
d. Muscle spasm
Correct Answer
b. Recent stress fracture
Question 5
A reflex grade of 4+ is defined as:
a. Sustained clonus
b. Normal reflex
c. Non-sustained clonus
d. Absent reflex
Correct Answer
c. Non-sustained clonus
Question 6
What is a benefit of neuromuscular re-education?
a. Improved motor control
b. Better sleep
c. Increased heart rate
d. Improved digestion
Correct Answer
a. Improved motor control
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,Question 7
Bench press is classified as:
a. Closed chain exercise
b. Open chain exercise
c. Isometric hold
d. Plyometric drill
Correct Answer
b. Open chain exercise
Question 8
What is the typical pulse duration for motor-level stimulation?
a. 100-200 μs
b. 20-80 μs
c. 150-350 μs
d. 400-500 μs
Correct Answer
c. 150-350 μs
Question 9
A major catabolic effect of cortisol in the conversion of amino acids to ____.
a. Lipids
b. Carbohydrates
c. Fat
d. Protein
Correct Answer
a. Lipids
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, Question 10
Denervated muscle is most effectively stimulated by which of these currents?
a. Square wave alternating
b. Low-voltage direct
c. Indirect biphasic pulsed
d. Interferential
Correct Answer
b. Low-voltage direct
Question 11
Which factor increases capillary density in muscles?
a. High fat diet
b. Inactivity
c. Aerobic training
d. Anaerobic training
Correct Answer
c. Aerobic training
Question 12
Which therapy is often used for balance in multiple sclerosis?
a. Aquatic therapy
b. Shockwave therapy
c. Traction
d. Cryotherapy
Correct Answer
a. Aquatic therapy
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