NPTE-PTA 2025/2026 Exam Questions
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To avoid substitution during range of motion assessment for forearm
pronation and supination, the patient should be seated with the: - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔elbow stabilized at 90° of flexion, and the shoulder in neutral
adduction.
Which of the following is the SAFEST way to measure exercise intensity
with a patient taking a beta-blocker? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Asking about the
patient's perceived level of exertion
A patient has a full-thickness burn to the antecubital region. Which of the
following positions is BEST for splinting the extremity? - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Elbow extension and supination
Compression of the S1 nerve root is MOST likely to result in weakness of
which muscle? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Fibularis (peroneus) longus
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, Which of the following statements is true regarding disposal of
contaminated waste in a health care facility? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Federal
safety guidelines describe standard methods for disposal of contaminated
waste according to amount and type of fluids involved.
Which of the following is an effective method to increase the amount of
weight-bearing on the lower extremities when exercising in water? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Decrease the depth of water.
A patient sustained a displaced fracture to the right lateral epicondyle
resulting in wrist drop. A physical therapist assistant should suspect injury
to which structure? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Radial nerve
Tapping or vibration of the skin over the posterior calf is MOST likely to
have which of the following effects? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Facilitating plantar
flexion
A patient with a posterolateral lumbar disc herniation walks with the trunk in
slight flexion and rotation. Which of the following positioning strategies for
the patient at work would MOST reduce the chance of additional pressure
on the injury? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Stand with a normal erect posture as much
as possible.
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To avoid substitution during range of motion assessment for forearm
pronation and supination, the patient should be seated with the: - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔elbow stabilized at 90° of flexion, and the shoulder in neutral
adduction.
Which of the following is the SAFEST way to measure exercise intensity
with a patient taking a beta-blocker? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Asking about the
patient's perceived level of exertion
A patient has a full-thickness burn to the antecubital region. Which of the
following positions is BEST for splinting the extremity? - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Elbow extension and supination
Compression of the S1 nerve root is MOST likely to result in weakness of
which muscle? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Fibularis (peroneus) longus
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, Which of the following statements is true regarding disposal of
contaminated waste in a health care facility? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Federal
safety guidelines describe standard methods for disposal of contaminated
waste according to amount and type of fluids involved.
Which of the following is an effective method to increase the amount of
weight-bearing on the lower extremities when exercising in water? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Decrease the depth of water.
A patient sustained a displaced fracture to the right lateral epicondyle
resulting in wrist drop. A physical therapist assistant should suspect injury
to which structure? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Radial nerve
Tapping or vibration of the skin over the posterior calf is MOST likely to
have which of the following effects? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Facilitating plantar
flexion
A patient with a posterolateral lumbar disc herniation walks with the trunk in
slight flexion and rotation. Which of the following positioning strategies for
the patient at work would MOST reduce the chance of additional pressure
on the injury? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Stand with a normal erect posture as much
as possible.
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