NPTE Practice Questions 158 Questions with Verified
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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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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
Righting reflex - CORRECT ANSWER Rooting reflex
A PT reviews the medical record of a pt with an arthritic condition. Which piece of
information would be MOST useful to definitively diagnose rheumatoid arthritis?
Pain profile
Joint symptoms
Blood tests
Age of onset - CORRECT ANSWER Blood tests
A pt presents with signs and symptoms that are consistent with stage II
lymphedema in the R lower extremity. Assuming the pt has progressed into the
maintenance phase of treatment, which of the following compression therapy
interventions would be the MOST appropriate?
Short-stretch bandaging during the day only
, Long-stretch bandaging during the night only
Compression garment during the night only
Compression garment during the day only - CORRECT ANSWER Compression
garment during the day only
A pt with Alzheimer's disease is referred to PT for instruction in an exercise
program. The MOST appropriate initial step is:
Provide verbal and written instructions
Frequently repeat multiple step directions
Assess the pt's cognitive status
Avoid using medical terminology - CORRECT ANSWER Assess the pt's cognitive
status
A pt presents with L upper extremity lymphedema post mastectomy. The PT plans
to initiate lymphatic drainage exercises as part of the POC. Which of the following
breathing exercises is the MOST appropriate for the therapist to teach the pt to
perform prior to initiating lymphatic drainage exercises?
Segmental breathing
Diaphragmatic breathing
Paced breathing
Inspiratory muscle training - CORRECT ANSWER Diaphragmatic breathing
A PT assess a pt's muscle tone following a stoke and reports thay while the pt has
marked tone throughout the ROM, their extremity can still be easily moved. Using
the Modified Ashworth Scale, which grade of spasticity would be the MOST
appropriate for this pt?
1
1+
2
3 - CORRECT ANSWER 2
A PT palpates the bony structures of the wrist and hand. Which of the following
structures would NOT be identified in the distal row of carpals?
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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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
Righting reflex - CORRECT ANSWER Rooting reflex
A PT reviews the medical record of a pt with an arthritic condition. Which piece of
information would be MOST useful to definitively diagnose rheumatoid arthritis?
Pain profile
Joint symptoms
Blood tests
Age of onset - CORRECT ANSWER Blood tests
A pt presents with signs and symptoms that are consistent with stage II
lymphedema in the R lower extremity. Assuming the pt has progressed into the
maintenance phase of treatment, which of the following compression therapy
interventions would be the MOST appropriate?
Short-stretch bandaging during the day only
, Long-stretch bandaging during the night only
Compression garment during the night only
Compression garment during the day only - CORRECT ANSWER Compression
garment during the day only
A pt with Alzheimer's disease is referred to PT for instruction in an exercise
program. The MOST appropriate initial step is:
Provide verbal and written instructions
Frequently repeat multiple step directions
Assess the pt's cognitive status
Avoid using medical terminology - CORRECT ANSWER Assess the pt's cognitive
status
A pt presents with L upper extremity lymphedema post mastectomy. The PT plans
to initiate lymphatic drainage exercises as part of the POC. Which of the following
breathing exercises is the MOST appropriate for the therapist to teach the pt to
perform prior to initiating lymphatic drainage exercises?
Segmental breathing
Diaphragmatic breathing
Paced breathing
Inspiratory muscle training - CORRECT ANSWER Diaphragmatic breathing
A PT assess a pt's muscle tone following a stoke and reports thay while the pt has
marked tone throughout the ROM, their extremity can still be easily moved. Using
the Modified Ashworth Scale, which grade of spasticity would be the MOST
appropriate for this pt?
1
1+
2
3 - CORRECT ANSWER 2
A PT palpates the bony structures of the wrist and hand. Which of the following
structures would NOT be identified in the distal row of carpals?
