NPTE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS-
A PT works with a pt who has a history of arterial insufficiency in the bilateral lower
extremities. Last year the pt sustained a severe injury to the R lower extremity and has
since shown signs of chronic venous insufficiency. Given the pt's past and current
medical history, the MOST appropriate intervention to effectively and safely reduce the
pt's edema in the R lower extremity is:
Ankle pumps in supine
Retrograde massage with leg elevated
Use of intermittent pneumatic compression
Ambulation on a treadmill - Answer-Ankle pumps in supine
A 29-year-old female status post Colle's fracture is referred to PT. How he pt has
moderate edema in her fingers and the dorsum of her hand and complains of pain
during AROM. The MOST appropriate method to quantify the pt's edema is:
Volumetric measurements
Circumferential measurements
Girth measurements
Anthropometric measurements - Answer-Volumetric measurements
A PT records the end-feel associated with forearm supination as firm in the medical
record. Which of the following is NOT consistent with an end-feel categorized as firm?
Muscular stretch
Capsular stretch
Soft tissue approximation
Ligamentous stretch - Answer-Soft tissue approximation
A pt rehabilitating from a spinal cord injury informs a therapist that he will walk again.
Which type of injury would make functional ambulation the MOST unrealistic?
Complete T9 paraplegia
Posterior cord syndrome
Brown-Sequard's syndrome
Cauda equina injury - Answer-Complete T9 paraplegia
A PT participates in a community fitness program by conducting anthropometric
measurements designed to determine percent body fat. Which site is NOT typically
utilized widen measuring skin folds?
Suprailiac
, Subscapular
Triceps
Lateral calf - Answer-Lateral calf
A PT treats a pt with recently diagnosed blood cancer. What type of blood cancer
specifically involves plasma cells?
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Multiple myeloma
Hodgkin's disease - Answer-Multiple myeloma
A PT designs an aerobic exercise program for a 9-year-old child. Which statement
BEST describes the heart rate and stoke volume of the child compared to an adult?
Increased HR and increased stroke volume
Increased HR and decreased stroke volume
Decreased HR and increased stroke volume
Decreased HR and decreased stroke volume - Answer-Increased HR and decreased
stroke volume
A PT treats a pt diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis using iontophoresis. The PT uses
dexamethasone with a current intensity of 3 mA for 20 minutes. How often during the
treatment session should the therapist check the skin?
Every minute
Every 3-5 minutes
Every 20 minutes
At the conclusion of the treatment session - Answer-Every 3-5 minutes
An individual with an injury to which structure would have the MOST difficulty
performing wrist extension with a 2-lb handheld weight over the edge of a treatment
plinth?
Median nerve
Brachioradialis muscle
Radial nerve
Anconeus muscle - Answer-Radial nerve
A PT assesses a 1-month-old infant. During the treatment session, the therapist strokes
the cheek of the infant causing the infant to turn its mouth towards the stimulus. This
action is utilized to assess the:
Moro reflex
Rooting reflex
Startle reflex
ANSWERS-
A PT works with a pt who has a history of arterial insufficiency in the bilateral lower
extremities. Last year the pt sustained a severe injury to the R lower extremity and has
since shown signs of chronic venous insufficiency. Given the pt's past and current
medical history, the MOST appropriate intervention to effectively and safely reduce the
pt's edema in the R lower extremity is:
Ankle pumps in supine
Retrograde massage with leg elevated
Use of intermittent pneumatic compression
Ambulation on a treadmill - Answer-Ankle pumps in supine
A 29-year-old female status post Colle's fracture is referred to PT. How he pt has
moderate edema in her fingers and the dorsum of her hand and complains of pain
during AROM. The MOST appropriate method to quantify the pt's edema is:
Volumetric measurements
Circumferential measurements
Girth measurements
Anthropometric measurements - Answer-Volumetric measurements
A PT records the end-feel associated with forearm supination as firm in the medical
record. Which of the following is NOT consistent with an end-feel categorized as firm?
Muscular stretch
Capsular stretch
Soft tissue approximation
Ligamentous stretch - Answer-Soft tissue approximation
A pt rehabilitating from a spinal cord injury informs a therapist that he will walk again.
Which type of injury would make functional ambulation the MOST unrealistic?
Complete T9 paraplegia
Posterior cord syndrome
Brown-Sequard's syndrome
Cauda equina injury - Answer-Complete T9 paraplegia
A PT participates in a community fitness program by conducting anthropometric
measurements designed to determine percent body fat. Which site is NOT typically
utilized widen measuring skin folds?
Suprailiac
, Subscapular
Triceps
Lateral calf - Answer-Lateral calf
A PT treats a pt with recently diagnosed blood cancer. What type of blood cancer
specifically involves plasma cells?
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Multiple myeloma
Hodgkin's disease - Answer-Multiple myeloma
A PT designs an aerobic exercise program for a 9-year-old child. Which statement
BEST describes the heart rate and stoke volume of the child compared to an adult?
Increased HR and increased stroke volume
Increased HR and decreased stroke volume
Decreased HR and increased stroke volume
Decreased HR and decreased stroke volume - Answer-Increased HR and decreased
stroke volume
A PT treats a pt diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis using iontophoresis. The PT uses
dexamethasone with a current intensity of 3 mA for 20 minutes. How often during the
treatment session should the therapist check the skin?
Every minute
Every 3-5 minutes
Every 20 minutes
At the conclusion of the treatment session - Answer-Every 3-5 minutes
An individual with an injury to which structure would have the MOST difficulty
performing wrist extension with a 2-lb handheld weight over the edge of a treatment
plinth?
Median nerve
Brachioradialis muscle
Radial nerve
Anconeus muscle - Answer-Radial nerve
A PT assesses a 1-month-old infant. During the treatment session, the therapist strokes
the cheek of the infant causing the infant to turn its mouth towards the stimulus. This
action is utilized to assess the:
Moro reflex
Rooting reflex
Startle reflex
