NPTE 3 Questions and Answers with
solutions
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - ANSWER orthosis
,Which of the following would be most restricted in a pt w/ CHF?
HDL
LDL
sodium
triglycerides - 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 - 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 - ANSWER prothrombin time
What color would vertebrae appear when using a CT imaging technique?
black
light gray
dark gray
white - ANSWER white
Which of the following substances is stimulated by decreased arterial pressure and acts as a
vasoconstrictor?
, angiotensin
histamine
epinephrine
norepinephrine - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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?
solutions
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - ANSWER orthosis
,Which of the following would be most restricted in a pt w/ CHF?
HDL
LDL
sodium
triglycerides - 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 - 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 - ANSWER prothrombin time
What color would vertebrae appear when using a CT imaging technique?
black
light gray
dark gray
white - ANSWER white
Which of the following substances is stimulated by decreased arterial pressure and acts as a
vasoconstrictor?
, angiotensin
histamine
epinephrine
norepinephrine - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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?
