NPTE-Physical Therapy Data Collection | 41 Questions and Answers with complete solution

A PTA performs a capillary refill test on a patient. At what point after the direct pressure is released is blanching most indicative of a normal response? - Resolving in less than 2 seconds A patient will have difficulty performing forced expiration if there is severe weakness of which of the following muscles? - Transversus abdominis Forceful contraction of the transversus abdominis increases expiratory volume p. 68 The procedure shown in the photograph is MOST likely being used to assess for the presence of which of teh following conditions? - Lateral epicondylalgia While pulling to the standing position and cruising, a 1-year-old child flexes the toes bilaterally. Which of the following obervations would be of MOST concern? - The plantar reflex has not been integrated. The plantar reflex should be integrated by 9 months. The plantar reflex inhibits independent ambulation due to decreased ability to perform toe off (preswing) p. 422 Which of the following nerves would require both sensory and motor testing to determine if the nerve is intact? - Trigeminal nerve (V) A patient routinely has to stop walking in order to answer a question. The patient MOST likely has difficulty with which of the following types of motor skills? - Dual-task The difference in the goniometric measurements shown in the photographs is BEST explained by tightness of which of the following muscles? - Gastrocnemius The gastrocnemius is a two-joint muscle that crosses the ankle and knee joint. When the knee is extended, tightness of the gastrocnemius will limit ankle dorsiflexion. A patient experienced an inverson ankle sprain. Which of the following tests is BEST to determine stability of the structures that are involved? - Calcaneus tilt