NPTE EXAM SET REVIEW QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
A PTA reads in the medical record that a physician ordered a maximal exercise test for
a patient. What is the primary rationale for utilizing a maximal test instead of a
submaximal exercise test? - Answer-Determine maximum oxygen consumption.
A PTA completes a work site analysis for a pt with T3 paraplegia. The pt is employed in
the marketing department of an advertising agency and relies on a wheelchair for daily
locomotion. Which of the following is likely to be the most significant architectural barrier
for the pt? - Answer-A entrance ramp with one inch of vertical rise for every six inches of
ramp length.
A PTA treating a pt on hemodialysis attempts to measure the intensity of an exercise
activity. What is the most appropriate method to utilize? - Answer-Rating of perceived
exertion
A PTA attempts to identify an appropriate wheelchair for a 34-year-old pt with bilateral
lower extremity amputations. What should be the most important features of a
wheelchair designed for the pt? - Answer-The drive wheels are set behind the vertical
back supports.
A PTA interviews a pt diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Which statement would be the most
consistent with the typical clinical presentation of this disease. - Answer-Morning
stiffness lasts for less than one hour.
A PTA prepares to use mechanical cervical traction on a 170-pound male with
degenerative disk disease of the cervical spine. Assuming the pt has not received
traction previously, what is the most appropriate amount of traction force if the
therapist's goal is to decrease compression on the nerve roots through joint distraction. -
Answer-8 pounds
A PTA has a pt perform active shoulder flexion in supine without any weights. Which
patient would least benefit from this intervention. - Answer-A pt that is two weeks post
rotator cuff repair.
A PTA elects to use cushion contact instead of traditional direct contact when
administering ultrasound. Which medical condition would provide the most support for
utilizing this method of ultrasound administration. - Answer-Peroneal tenosynovitis
A PTA reviews the record of a pt with an arthritic condition. Which piece of information
would be most useful to definitively diagnose rheumatoid arthritis. - Answer-Blood tests
, A PTA employed in an outpatient private practice works with a pt diagnosed with
spondylolithesis. Which of the following scenarios would be most consistent with the
medical diagnoses. - Answer-a 13-year-old gymnast with no significant medical history.
A PTA discusses the care of a 56-year-old pt with a metabolic bone disorder with the
pt's physician. The physician shows the PTA the pt's X-ray, in which the affected bones
are larger than normal, yet less dense. Which medical condition is most likely
represented on the X-ray? - Answer-Pagets disease
A PTA reviews a medical record of a 77-year-old pt that was prescribed NSAIDS for
pain following arthroscopic surgery. Due to toxicity concerns, which analgesic
characteristic would be most desirable? - Answer-A short half-life
A PTA treats a pt who has been on bed rest for two weeks and is demonstrating signs
of orthostatic hypotension. Which of the following interventions would the therapists be
least likely to use? - Answer-Standing frame
A seven-month-old infant is able to initiate rolling from supine to prone when playing on
a level floor surface. Which scenario would most likely be associated with this
developmental milestone? - Answer-integration of the tonic labyrinthine reflex
A patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis works on transfer training in an inpatient
rehab setting. The pt presents with ataxia, postural and intention tremors, hypotonia and
truncal weakness. Based on these symptoms, where are the demyelinating lesions
most likely located? - Answer-Cerebellar tracts
A PTA in an acute care hospital notices that a patient with know cardiovascular disease
exhibits unilateral ankle edema. Which medical condition is most consistent with this
scenario. - Answer-Venous thrombosis
A PTA attempts to facilitate UE reaching in an eight-month-old infant positioned in
supine. The infant presents with a persistent w TLR. Which of the following positions
would be the most likely to eliminate the influence of this reflex while achieving the
therapists objective? - Answer-Supine with the upper trunk on a wedge and legs over a
bolster.
A PTA adjusts the on:off time on an electrical stimulation unit prior to beginning
treatment. When using the unit for muscle re-education what is the most appropriate
on:off ratio? - Answer-1:5
A PTA treats a pt with suprspinatus tendonitis using iontophoresis with acetic acid.
What is the use of this intervention most likely intended to do? - Answer-Soften calcium
deposits
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
A PTA reads in the medical record that a physician ordered a maximal exercise test for
a patient. What is the primary rationale for utilizing a maximal test instead of a
submaximal exercise test? - Answer-Determine maximum oxygen consumption.
A PTA completes a work site analysis for a pt with T3 paraplegia. The pt is employed in
the marketing department of an advertising agency and relies on a wheelchair for daily
locomotion. Which of the following is likely to be the most significant architectural barrier
for the pt? - Answer-A entrance ramp with one inch of vertical rise for every six inches of
ramp length.
A PTA treating a pt on hemodialysis attempts to measure the intensity of an exercise
activity. What is the most appropriate method to utilize? - Answer-Rating of perceived
exertion
A PTA attempts to identify an appropriate wheelchair for a 34-year-old pt with bilateral
lower extremity amputations. What should be the most important features of a
wheelchair designed for the pt? - Answer-The drive wheels are set behind the vertical
back supports.
A PTA interviews a pt diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Which statement would be the most
consistent with the typical clinical presentation of this disease. - Answer-Morning
stiffness lasts for less than one hour.
A PTA prepares to use mechanical cervical traction on a 170-pound male with
degenerative disk disease of the cervical spine. Assuming the pt has not received
traction previously, what is the most appropriate amount of traction force if the
therapist's goal is to decrease compression on the nerve roots through joint distraction. -
Answer-8 pounds
A PTA has a pt perform active shoulder flexion in supine without any weights. Which
patient would least benefit from this intervention. - Answer-A pt that is two weeks post
rotator cuff repair.
A PTA elects to use cushion contact instead of traditional direct contact when
administering ultrasound. Which medical condition would provide the most support for
utilizing this method of ultrasound administration. - Answer-Peroneal tenosynovitis
A PTA reviews the record of a pt with an arthritic condition. Which piece of information
would be most useful to definitively diagnose rheumatoid arthritis. - Answer-Blood tests
, A PTA employed in an outpatient private practice works with a pt diagnosed with
spondylolithesis. Which of the following scenarios would be most consistent with the
medical diagnoses. - Answer-a 13-year-old gymnast with no significant medical history.
A PTA discusses the care of a 56-year-old pt with a metabolic bone disorder with the
pt's physician. The physician shows the PTA the pt's X-ray, in which the affected bones
are larger than normal, yet less dense. Which medical condition is most likely
represented on the X-ray? - Answer-Pagets disease
A PTA reviews a medical record of a 77-year-old pt that was prescribed NSAIDS for
pain following arthroscopic surgery. Due to toxicity concerns, which analgesic
characteristic would be most desirable? - Answer-A short half-life
A PTA treats a pt who has been on bed rest for two weeks and is demonstrating signs
of orthostatic hypotension. Which of the following interventions would the therapists be
least likely to use? - Answer-Standing frame
A seven-month-old infant is able to initiate rolling from supine to prone when playing on
a level floor surface. Which scenario would most likely be associated with this
developmental milestone? - Answer-integration of the tonic labyrinthine reflex
A patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis works on transfer training in an inpatient
rehab setting. The pt presents with ataxia, postural and intention tremors, hypotonia and
truncal weakness. Based on these symptoms, where are the demyelinating lesions
most likely located? - Answer-Cerebellar tracts
A PTA in an acute care hospital notices that a patient with know cardiovascular disease
exhibits unilateral ankle edema. Which medical condition is most consistent with this
scenario. - Answer-Venous thrombosis
A PTA attempts to facilitate UE reaching in an eight-month-old infant positioned in
supine. The infant presents with a persistent w TLR. Which of the following positions
would be the most likely to eliminate the influence of this reflex while achieving the
therapists objective? - Answer-Supine with the upper trunk on a wedge and legs over a
bolster.
A PTA adjusts the on:off time on an electrical stimulation unit prior to beginning
treatment. When using the unit for muscle re-education what is the most appropriate
on:off ratio? - Answer-1:5
A PTA treats a pt with suprspinatus tendonitis using iontophoresis with acetic acid.
What is the use of this intervention most likely intended to do? - Answer-Soften calcium
deposits
