NPTE Review Exam 3 Questions & Answers.
Which action would be most consistent with the PT's objective of minimizing likelihood of a
burn using iontophoresis?
-increase the size of the cathode relative to the anode
-decrease the space between the electrodes
-increase the current intensity
-decrease the moisture of the electrodes - Correct Answer -increase the size of the
cathode relative to the anode
Assuming the objective of US is to increase the tissue temperature the most important
parameter is?
time
duty cycle
frequency
intensity - Correct Answer duty cycle
Which 3 bony landmarks are used to measure the Q angle?
-ASIS, superior border of the patella, tibial tubercle
-ASIS, midpoint of the patella, tibial tubercle
-ASIS, inferior border of the patella, midpoint of the patella tendon
-greater trochanter, midpoint of the patella, tibial tubercle - Correct Answer -ASIS,
midpoint of the patella, tibial tubercle
Which muscle would not be innervated based on a C6 spinal cord injury?
biceps
deltoid
triceps
diaphragm - Correct Answer triceps
What bony prominence would be touched by a tuning fork during the administration of the
Rinne test?
midline of the skull
,occipital protuberance
inion
mastoid process - Correct Answer mastoid process
midline of the skull- Weber test
inion- center of the superior nuchal line
When applying the topical antibiotic to a partial thickness burn the therapist should utilize
which form of medical asepsis?
gloves
sterile gloves
sterile gloves, gown
sterile gloves, gown, mask - Correct Answer sterile gloves
The most appropriate intervention for a pt who suffered a common peroneal nerve
affecting the ankle DF and eversion to a 2/5 MMT to complete ADLs is?
electrical stimulation
orthosis
exercise program
aquatic program - Correct Answer orthosis
Which of the following would be most restricted in a pt w/ CHF?
HDL
LDL
sodium
triglycerides - Correct Answer sodium
Which of the following would be the most effective when assisting a pt to complete a
selected activity without dyspnea?
diaphragmatic breathing
pacing
pursed lip breathing
ventilatory muscle training - Correct Answer pacing
,Which of the following lab values would be most affected in a pt on anticoagulant
medication?
hematocrit
hemoglobin
prothrombin time
white blood cell count - Correct Answer prothrombin time
What color would vertebrae appear when using a CT imaging technique?
black
light gray
dark gray
white - Correct Answer white
Which of the following substances is stimulated by decreased arterial pressure and acts
as a vasoconstrictor?
angiotensin
histamine
epinephrine
norepinephrine - Correct Answer angiotensin
Most appropriate response when a C5 tetraplegia states he will walk one day?
-your level of injury makes walking unrealistic
-future advances in spinal cord research may make your goal a reality
-you can have a rewarding life even if confined to a w/c
-completing your exercises on a regular basis will help you walk - Correct Answer -future
advances in spinal cord research may make your goal a reality
Which anatomical bony land mark is first palpated when moving caudal from the trachea?
manubrium
sternoclavicular notch
suprasternal notch
xiphoid process - Correct Answer suprasternal notch
What is the primary rationale for a pt to wear a knee immobilizer s/p THA?
, -constant reminder to the pt that the hip is susceptible to injury
-reduces hip flexion by maintaining knee ext
-facilitates quadriceps contractions during WB activities
-limits post operative edema and as a result, promotes LE stability - Correct Answer -
reduces hip flexion by maintaining knee ext
In order to predict the pt's maximum O2 uptake during a submaximal exercise test it is
necessary to determine the relationship b/w?
HR and REP
HR and workload
BP and REP
BP and workload - Correct Answer HR and workload
Which pulmonary disease does the following describe: pt smoke 1-2 packs a day, pt's
thorax was enlarged with flaring of the costal margins and widening of the costochondral
angle?
asthma
bronchiectasis
chronic bronchitis
emphysema - Correct Answer emphysema- obstructive disease characterized by
destruction of alveoli leading to hyperinflation of the lungs (barrel chested)
Which of the following lung volumes would most likely approximate 10% of a pt's TLC?
tidal volume
IRV
residual volume
functional residual capacity - Correct Answer tidal volume
Which portion of the joint capsule is responsible for the firm end feel of shoulder medial
rotation?
anterior joint capsule
posterior joint capsule
inferior joint capsule
Which action would be most consistent with the PT's objective of minimizing likelihood of a
burn using iontophoresis?
-increase the size of the cathode relative to the anode
-decrease the space between the electrodes
-increase the current intensity
-decrease the moisture of the electrodes - Correct Answer -increase the size of the
cathode relative to the anode
Assuming the objective of US is to increase the tissue temperature the most important
parameter is?
time
duty cycle
frequency
intensity - Correct Answer duty cycle
Which 3 bony landmarks are used to measure the Q angle?
-ASIS, superior border of the patella, tibial tubercle
-ASIS, midpoint of the patella, tibial tubercle
-ASIS, inferior border of the patella, midpoint of the patella tendon
-greater trochanter, midpoint of the patella, tibial tubercle - Correct Answer -ASIS,
midpoint of the patella, tibial tubercle
Which muscle would not be innervated based on a C6 spinal cord injury?
biceps
deltoid
triceps
diaphragm - Correct Answer triceps
What bony prominence would be touched by a tuning fork during the administration of the
Rinne test?
midline of the skull
,occipital protuberance
inion
mastoid process - Correct Answer mastoid process
midline of the skull- Weber test
inion- center of the superior nuchal line
When applying the topical antibiotic to a partial thickness burn the therapist should utilize
which form of medical asepsis?
gloves
sterile gloves
sterile gloves, gown
sterile gloves, gown, mask - Correct Answer sterile gloves
The most appropriate intervention for a pt who suffered a common peroneal nerve
affecting the ankle DF and eversion to a 2/5 MMT to complete ADLs is?
electrical stimulation
orthosis
exercise program
aquatic program - Correct Answer orthosis
Which of the following would be most restricted in a pt w/ CHF?
HDL
LDL
sodium
triglycerides - Correct Answer sodium
Which of the following would be the most effective when assisting a pt to complete a
selected activity without dyspnea?
diaphragmatic breathing
pacing
pursed lip breathing
ventilatory muscle training - Correct Answer pacing
,Which of the following lab values would be most affected in a pt on anticoagulant
medication?
hematocrit
hemoglobin
prothrombin time
white blood cell count - Correct Answer prothrombin time
What color would vertebrae appear when using a CT imaging technique?
black
light gray
dark gray
white - Correct Answer white
Which of the following substances is stimulated by decreased arterial pressure and acts
as a vasoconstrictor?
angiotensin
histamine
epinephrine
norepinephrine - Correct Answer angiotensin
Most appropriate response when a C5 tetraplegia states he will walk one day?
-your level of injury makes walking unrealistic
-future advances in spinal cord research may make your goal a reality
-you can have a rewarding life even if confined to a w/c
-completing your exercises on a regular basis will help you walk - Correct Answer -future
advances in spinal cord research may make your goal a reality
Which anatomical bony land mark is first palpated when moving caudal from the trachea?
manubrium
sternoclavicular notch
suprasternal notch
xiphoid process - Correct Answer suprasternal notch
What is the primary rationale for a pt to wear a knee immobilizer s/p THA?
, -constant reminder to the pt that the hip is susceptible to injury
-reduces hip flexion by maintaining knee ext
-facilitates quadriceps contractions during WB activities
-limits post operative edema and as a result, promotes LE stability - Correct Answer -
reduces hip flexion by maintaining knee ext
In order to predict the pt's maximum O2 uptake during a submaximal exercise test it is
necessary to determine the relationship b/w?
HR and REP
HR and workload
BP and REP
BP and workload - Correct Answer HR and workload
Which pulmonary disease does the following describe: pt smoke 1-2 packs a day, pt's
thorax was enlarged with flaring of the costal margins and widening of the costochondral
angle?
asthma
bronchiectasis
chronic bronchitis
emphysema - Correct Answer emphysema- obstructive disease characterized by
destruction of alveoli leading to hyperinflation of the lungs (barrel chested)
Which of the following lung volumes would most likely approximate 10% of a pt's TLC?
tidal volume
IRV
residual volume
functional residual capacity - Correct Answer tidal volume
Which portion of the joint capsule is responsible for the firm end feel of shoulder medial
rotation?
anterior joint capsule
posterior joint capsule
inferior joint capsule
