NPTE FSBPT PRACTICE EXAM | ACTUAL EXAM TEST
BANK - QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) | LATEST 2026/2027 UPDATE | GRADED A+.
Four months after sustaining a fractured humerus, a patient has reached a plateau. Active and
passive shoulder motions have improved but remain impaired. The patient reports pain and
tenderness when the fracture site is palpated. The patient's temperature is 98.6°F (37°C). What
is the MOST likely cause of the patient's lack of recent progress?
1.Infection of the fractured bone
2.Nonunion of the fracture
3.Heterotopic ossification
4.Compartment syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER>>> 2.Nonunion of the fracture
Individuals who have a nonunion fracture often have pain, heat, and tenderness at the fracture
site.
When monitoring the vital signs of a person who has mitral valve prolapse, which of the
following findings is MOST likely to be observed?
1.Bradypnea
2.Bradycardia
3.Tachypnea
4.Tachycardia - CORRECT ANSWER>>> 4.Tachycardia
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,Tachycardia, which is rapid heart beat, is a clinical sign/symptom of mitral valve prolapse due to
dysautonomia
The exercise shown in the photograph is LEAST appropriate for a patient who has which of the
following characteristics?
1.Anterior glenohumeral instability
2.Forward head posture
3.Limited glenohumeral lateral (external) rotation range of motion
4.Tightness of the pectoralis minor and pectoralis major - CORRECT
ANSWER>>> 1.Anterior glenohumeral instability
Patient in picture was in shoulder flexion an lateral rotation agains the wall.
The activity shown in the photograph will force the humeral head anteriorly, thus encouraging
anterior dislocation. Lateral (external) rotation and abduction should be avoided (pp. 547-548).
This activity is appropriate for a patient who has hypomobility, not ins
Four months after sustaining a fractured humerus, a patient has reached a plateau. Active and
passive shoulder motions have improved but remain impaired. The patient reports pain and
tenderness when the fracture site is palpated. The patient's temperature is 98.6°F (37°C). What
is the MOST likely cause of the patient's lack of recent progress?
1.Infection of the fractured bone
2.Nonunion of the fracture
3.Heterotopic ossification
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,4.Compartment syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER>>> 2.Nonunion of the fracture
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is CONTRAINDICATED for use on a patient:
1.with a demand pacemaker.
2.with a history of stable angina.
3.with terminal cancer.
4.who is pregnant during labor. - CORRECT ANSWER>>> 1.with a demand pacemaker
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation can be performed to treat a pregnant patient but
may not be used over the uterus. Electrical stimulation may be used for pain relief during labor.
Which of the following laboratory reports is MOST useful in determining the effects of chronic
diarrhea and vomiting?
1.Complete blood count
2.Renal function tests
3.Serum electrolytes
4.Serum enzymes - CORRECT ANSWER>>> 3.Serum electrolytes
Body fluid loss associated with chronic diarrhea and vomiting may cause an imbalance in body
chemistry that is best determined by serum electrolyte testing (pp. 37, 773.e95).
The complete blood count is more useful for determining infection, blood loss, and clotting
potential (p. 773.e300). The effects of chronic diarrhea and vomiting are most associated with
loss of fluid, which may cause an imbalance in body chemistry that is best determined by serum
electrolyte testing (p. 773.e95)
2. Gastrointestinal bleeding would increase blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels, which is measured
by kidney function tests. This patient has chronic diarrhea and vomiting. (p. 773.e298)
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, Enzymes catalyze the chemical reactions that cells need to stay alive, but the enzymes are not
destroyed. The types and amounts of enzymes circulating in the bloodstream can indicate
which cells (and therefore which organs) are damaged
Which of the following orthotic irregularities is MOST likely to contribute to a patient exhibiting
foot slap during the early stance phase of gait?
1.Inadequate dorsiflexion stop
2.Inadequate dorsiflexion assist
3.Inadequate plantar flexion assist
4.Inadequate transverse plane alignment - CORRECT ANSWER>>> 2.Inadequate
dorsiflexion assist
An inadequate dorsiflexion assist will cause less assistance with dorsiflexion, which could cause
foot slap (p. 1310).
The clinical presentation of lymphedema includes - CORRECT ANSWER>>> swelling,
pitting edema, fatigue, tightness of the involved extremity, discomfort, loss of
mobility/rangeofmotion, and fibrotic changes of the dermis
Signs and symptoms of myocardial infarction include - CORRECT ANSWER>>> pain similar
to that for angina pectoris, heaviness or a tight feeling of the chest, nausea and vomiting,
lightheadedness, dyspnea, and hypotension
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BANK - QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) | LATEST 2026/2027 UPDATE | GRADED A+.
Four months after sustaining a fractured humerus, a patient has reached a plateau. Active and
passive shoulder motions have improved but remain impaired. The patient reports pain and
tenderness when the fracture site is palpated. The patient's temperature is 98.6°F (37°C). What
is the MOST likely cause of the patient's lack of recent progress?
1.Infection of the fractured bone
2.Nonunion of the fracture
3.Heterotopic ossification
4.Compartment syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER>>> 2.Nonunion of the fracture
Individuals who have a nonunion fracture often have pain, heat, and tenderness at the fracture
site.
When monitoring the vital signs of a person who has mitral valve prolapse, which of the
following findings is MOST likely to be observed?
1.Bradypnea
2.Bradycardia
3.Tachypnea
4.Tachycardia - CORRECT ANSWER>>> 4.Tachycardia
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,Tachycardia, which is rapid heart beat, is a clinical sign/symptom of mitral valve prolapse due to
dysautonomia
The exercise shown in the photograph is LEAST appropriate for a patient who has which of the
following characteristics?
1.Anterior glenohumeral instability
2.Forward head posture
3.Limited glenohumeral lateral (external) rotation range of motion
4.Tightness of the pectoralis minor and pectoralis major - CORRECT
ANSWER>>> 1.Anterior glenohumeral instability
Patient in picture was in shoulder flexion an lateral rotation agains the wall.
The activity shown in the photograph will force the humeral head anteriorly, thus encouraging
anterior dislocation. Lateral (external) rotation and abduction should be avoided (pp. 547-548).
This activity is appropriate for a patient who has hypomobility, not ins
Four months after sustaining a fractured humerus, a patient has reached a plateau. Active and
passive shoulder motions have improved but remain impaired. The patient reports pain and
tenderness when the fracture site is palpated. The patient's temperature is 98.6°F (37°C). What
is the MOST likely cause of the patient's lack of recent progress?
1.Infection of the fractured bone
2.Nonunion of the fracture
3.Heterotopic ossification
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,4.Compartment syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER>>> 2.Nonunion of the fracture
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is CONTRAINDICATED for use on a patient:
1.with a demand pacemaker.
2.with a history of stable angina.
3.with terminal cancer.
4.who is pregnant during labor. - CORRECT ANSWER>>> 1.with a demand pacemaker
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation can be performed to treat a pregnant patient but
may not be used over the uterus. Electrical stimulation may be used for pain relief during labor.
Which of the following laboratory reports is MOST useful in determining the effects of chronic
diarrhea and vomiting?
1.Complete blood count
2.Renal function tests
3.Serum electrolytes
4.Serum enzymes - CORRECT ANSWER>>> 3.Serum electrolytes
Body fluid loss associated with chronic diarrhea and vomiting may cause an imbalance in body
chemistry that is best determined by serum electrolyte testing (pp. 37, 773.e95).
The complete blood count is more useful for determining infection, blood loss, and clotting
potential (p. 773.e300). The effects of chronic diarrhea and vomiting are most associated with
loss of fluid, which may cause an imbalance in body chemistry that is best determined by serum
electrolyte testing (p. 773.e95)
2. Gastrointestinal bleeding would increase blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels, which is measured
by kidney function tests. This patient has chronic diarrhea and vomiting. (p. 773.e298)
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, Enzymes catalyze the chemical reactions that cells need to stay alive, but the enzymes are not
destroyed. The types and amounts of enzymes circulating in the bloodstream can indicate
which cells (and therefore which organs) are damaged
Which of the following orthotic irregularities is MOST likely to contribute to a patient exhibiting
foot slap during the early stance phase of gait?
1.Inadequate dorsiflexion stop
2.Inadequate dorsiflexion assist
3.Inadequate plantar flexion assist
4.Inadequate transverse plane alignment - CORRECT ANSWER>>> 2.Inadequate
dorsiflexion assist
An inadequate dorsiflexion assist will cause less assistance with dorsiflexion, which could cause
foot slap (p. 1310).
The clinical presentation of lymphedema includes - CORRECT ANSWER>>> swelling,
pitting edema, fatigue, tightness of the involved extremity, discomfort, loss of
mobility/rangeofmotion, and fibrotic changes of the dermis
Signs and symptoms of myocardial infarction include - CORRECT ANSWER>>> pain similar
to that for angina pectoris, heaviness or a tight feeling of the chest, nausea and vomiting,
lightheadedness, dyspnea, and hypotension
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