NPTE FSBPT PRACTICE EXAM
FSBPT STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH SOLUTIONS 2026\2027
1. Four months after sustaining a fractured humerus, a patient
has reached a plateau. Active and passive shoulder motions
have improved but remain impaired. The patient reports pain
and tenderness when the fracture site is palpated. The patient's
temperature is 98.6°F (37°C). What is the MOST likely cause
of the patient's lack of recent progress?
1. Infection of the fractured bone
2. Nonunion of the fracture
3. Heterotopic ossification
4. Compartment syndrome
Correct Answer: 2. Nonunion of the fracture
,Individuals who have a nonunion fracture often have pain,
heat, and tenderness at the fracture site.
2. When monitoring the vital signs of a person who has mitral
valve prolapse, which of the following findings is MOST
likely to be observed?
1. Bradypnea
2. Bradycardia
3. Tachypnea
4. Tachycardia
Correct Answer: 4. Tachycardia
Tachycardia, which is rapid heartbeat, is a clinical
sign/symptom of mitral valve prolapse due to dysautonomia.
3. The exercise shown in the photograph is LEAST
appropriate for a patient who has which of the following
characteristics?
1. Anterior glenohumeral instability
2. Forward head posture
, 3. Limited glenohumeral lateral (external) rotation range of
motion
4. Tightness of the pectoralis minor and pectoralis major
Correct Answer: 1. Anterior glenohumeral instability
The patient in the picture was in shoulder flexion and lateral
rotation against the wall.
The activity shown in the photograph will force the humeral
head anteriorly, thus encouraging anterior dislocation. Lateral
(external) rotation and abduction should be avoided. This
activity is appropriate for a patient who has hypomobility, not
instability.
4. Four months after sustaining a fractured humerus, a patient
has reached a plateau. Active and passive shoulder motions
have improved but remain impaired. The patient reports pain
and tenderness when the fracture site is palpated. The patient's
temperature is 98.6°F (37°C). What is the MOST likely cause
of the patient's lack of recent progress?
1. Infection of the fractured bone
, 2. Nonunion of the fracture
3. Heterotopic ossification
4. Compartment syndrome
Correct Answer: 2. Nonunion of the fracture
5. A patient with a recent history of immobilization has a new
onset of unilateral leg swelling with dependent edema. This
condition is MOST likely due to:
1. Congestive heart failure
2. Peripheral arterial disease
3. Deep vein thrombosis
4. Lymphedema
Correct Answer: 3. Deep vein thrombosis
6. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is
CONTRAINDICATED for use on a patient:
1. With a demand pacemaker
2. With a history of stable angina
3. With terminal cancer
FSBPT STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH SOLUTIONS 2026\2027
1. Four months after sustaining a fractured humerus, a patient
has reached a plateau. Active and passive shoulder motions
have improved but remain impaired. The patient reports pain
and tenderness when the fracture site is palpated. The patient's
temperature is 98.6°F (37°C). What is the MOST likely cause
of the patient's lack of recent progress?
1. Infection of the fractured bone
2. Nonunion of the fracture
3. Heterotopic ossification
4. Compartment syndrome
Correct Answer: 2. Nonunion of the fracture
,Individuals who have a nonunion fracture often have pain,
heat, and tenderness at the fracture site.
2. When monitoring the vital signs of a person who has mitral
valve prolapse, which of the following findings is MOST
likely to be observed?
1. Bradypnea
2. Bradycardia
3. Tachypnea
4. Tachycardia
Correct Answer: 4. Tachycardia
Tachycardia, which is rapid heartbeat, is a clinical
sign/symptom of mitral valve prolapse due to dysautonomia.
3. The exercise shown in the photograph is LEAST
appropriate for a patient who has which of the following
characteristics?
1. Anterior glenohumeral instability
2. Forward head posture
, 3. Limited glenohumeral lateral (external) rotation range of
motion
4. Tightness of the pectoralis minor and pectoralis major
Correct Answer: 1. Anterior glenohumeral instability
The patient in the picture was in shoulder flexion and lateral
rotation against the wall.
The activity shown in the photograph will force the humeral
head anteriorly, thus encouraging anterior dislocation. Lateral
(external) rotation and abduction should be avoided. This
activity is appropriate for a patient who has hypomobility, not
instability.
4. Four months after sustaining a fractured humerus, a patient
has reached a plateau. Active and passive shoulder motions
have improved but remain impaired. The patient reports pain
and tenderness when the fracture site is palpated. The patient's
temperature is 98.6°F (37°C). What is the MOST likely cause
of the patient's lack of recent progress?
1. Infection of the fractured bone
, 2. Nonunion of the fracture
3. Heterotopic ossification
4. Compartment syndrome
Correct Answer: 2. Nonunion of the fracture
5. A patient with a recent history of immobilization has a new
onset of unilateral leg swelling with dependent edema. This
condition is MOST likely due to:
1. Congestive heart failure
2. Peripheral arterial disease
3. Deep vein thrombosis
4. Lymphedema
Correct Answer: 3. Deep vein thrombosis
6. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is
CONTRAINDICATED for use on a patient:
1. With a demand pacemaker
2. With a history of stable angina
3. With terminal cancer
