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NPTE 2026/2027 Test Exam 300 comprehensive questions
|RECENT AND FREQUENTLY MOST TESTED QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS/GET IT 100% ACCURATE!!
2026!!
What are some mechanisms for a Lisfranc injury? - correct answer--metatarsals are separated
from the tarsus
- ie. Heavy crush injury, objects falls on midfoot, or when athlete has foot in PF and opposing player
steps on midfoot
What are some extra-articular symptoms of RA? - correct answer-- vasculitis
- scleritis
- atherosclerosis
- Raynaud's
- palmar erythema
T/F: Myasthenia gravis patients do no have occular involvement. - correct answer-FALSE;
common sx include ptosis and diplopia secondary to occular muscle weakness; Bulbar tract may also
be implicated, causing dysphagia and dysarthria
What are symptoms of CRPS? - correct answer-1. allodynia
2. hyperalgesia
3. hyperpathia (high fear avoidance)
4. edema
5. bluish/red shiny skin
6. abnormal sweating or hair growth
7. contractures
8. muscle spasms
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9. decreased strength
When do the palmar and plantar reflexes first become apparent? When do they usually disappear? -
correct answer-Palmar: at birth, integrates ~ 4-6 months
Plantar: 28wk gestation, integrates ~9 months
What is the moro (startle) reflex? - correct answer-Loud noise or sudden loss of support will
cause infant to abduct/extend UE's and trunk followed by a return to physiological flexion. Appears
28wk gestation, integrates ~ 5 to 6 months
When does the STNR appear?/When is it integrated? - correct answer-about 4-6 months to 812
months
Is Spina Bifida a hypertonic or hypotonic condition? - correct answer-Hypotonia
- may have problems such as : weakness, foot deformities (talpies equinovarus), B/B problems,
sensory loss, developmental delays
What stage of Lymphedema is characterized by irreversible increase in swelling that does
not alleviate with elevation, as well as (+) Stemmer's sign? - correct answer-Stage 2
What does aldosterone do? - correct answer-Increases reabsorption of sodium and increases
secretion of potassium
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T/F: TENS is contraindicated for cancer patients. - correct answer-False; can be used, preferably
away from local malignant site
At what level of hemoglobin concentration is exercise contraindicated? - correct answer-< 8g/dL !
- 8 to 10 g/dL : light exercise permitted
- 10 to 12 g/dL: low impact aerobics and light RT permitted
What are potentially serious side effects of cholesterol lowering "-statin" drugs? - correct
answer-- generalized muscle weakness and pain, possibly leading to Rhabdomyolysis
When using BW support systems to gait train an individual with SCI, what is the starting %
of BW support that is used? - correct answer-~ 40%
- BWS > 55% is contraindicated as it interferes with foot flat contact
What are guidelines for risk factors of developing metabolic syndrome? - correct answer-- HDL
<40 men & <50 female
- Triglycerides >150 mg/dL
- Waist >40 in men & >35in female
- Fasting plasma BG >110 mg/dL
- BP of >130/85
*** 3/5 criteria met for Dx
What are the most important muscle groups needed with axillary crutches? - correct answer-
- shoulder depressors/extensors
- elbow extensors
What is the flexor synergy of the LE's? - correct answer-- Hip: flex, abd, ER
- Knee: flex
- Ankle: DF & Inv
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What is the extensor synergy of the LE's? - correct answer-- Hip : Ext, Add, IR
- Knee: Ext
- Ankle: PF & Inv
What is the UE flexor synergy? - correct answer-Scapula: Retraction
Shoulder: abd and ER
Elbow: flexion
Forearm: supination
Wrist/hand: flexion
what is the UE extensor synergy? - correct answer-*scapular protraction *SHOULDER
ADDUCTION
NPTE 2026/2027 Test Exam 300 comprehensive questions
|RECENT AND FREQUENTLY MOST TESTED QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS/GET IT 100% ACCURATE!!
2026!!
What are some mechanisms for a Lisfranc injury? - correct answer--metatarsals are separated
from the tarsus
- ie. Heavy crush injury, objects falls on midfoot, or when athlete has foot in PF and opposing player
steps on midfoot
What are some extra-articular symptoms of RA? - correct answer-- vasculitis
- scleritis
- atherosclerosis
- Raynaud's
- palmar erythema
T/F: Myasthenia gravis patients do no have occular involvement. - correct answer-FALSE;
common sx include ptosis and diplopia secondary to occular muscle weakness; Bulbar tract may also
be implicated, causing dysphagia and dysarthria
What are symptoms of CRPS? - correct answer-1. allodynia
2. hyperalgesia
3. hyperpathia (high fear avoidance)
4. edema
5. bluish/red shiny skin
6. abnormal sweating or hair growth
7. contractures
8. muscle spasms
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9. decreased strength
When do the palmar and plantar reflexes first become apparent? When do they usually disappear? -
correct answer-Palmar: at birth, integrates ~ 4-6 months
Plantar: 28wk gestation, integrates ~9 months
What is the moro (startle) reflex? - correct answer-Loud noise or sudden loss of support will
cause infant to abduct/extend UE's and trunk followed by a return to physiological flexion. Appears
28wk gestation, integrates ~ 5 to 6 months
When does the STNR appear?/When is it integrated? - correct answer-about 4-6 months to 812
months
Is Spina Bifida a hypertonic or hypotonic condition? - correct answer-Hypotonia
- may have problems such as : weakness, foot deformities (talpies equinovarus), B/B problems,
sensory loss, developmental delays
What stage of Lymphedema is characterized by irreversible increase in swelling that does
not alleviate with elevation, as well as (+) Stemmer's sign? - correct answer-Stage 2
What does aldosterone do? - correct answer-Increases reabsorption of sodium and increases
secretion of potassium
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T/F: TENS is contraindicated for cancer patients. - correct answer-False; can be used, preferably
away from local malignant site
At what level of hemoglobin concentration is exercise contraindicated? - correct answer-< 8g/dL !
- 8 to 10 g/dL : light exercise permitted
- 10 to 12 g/dL: low impact aerobics and light RT permitted
What are potentially serious side effects of cholesterol lowering "-statin" drugs? - correct
answer-- generalized muscle weakness and pain, possibly leading to Rhabdomyolysis
When using BW support systems to gait train an individual with SCI, what is the starting %
of BW support that is used? - correct answer-~ 40%
- BWS > 55% is contraindicated as it interferes with foot flat contact
What are guidelines for risk factors of developing metabolic syndrome? - correct answer-- HDL
<40 men & <50 female
- Triglycerides >150 mg/dL
- Waist >40 in men & >35in female
- Fasting plasma BG >110 mg/dL
- BP of >130/85
*** 3/5 criteria met for Dx
What are the most important muscle groups needed with axillary crutches? - correct answer-
- shoulder depressors/extensors
- elbow extensors
What is the flexor synergy of the LE's? - correct answer-- Hip: flex, abd, ER
- Knee: flex
- Ankle: DF & Inv
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What is the extensor synergy of the LE's? - correct answer-- Hip : Ext, Add, IR
- Knee: Ext
- Ankle: PF & Inv
What is the UE flexor synergy? - correct answer-Scapula: Retraction
Shoulder: abd and ER
Elbow: flexion
Forearm: supination
Wrist/hand: flexion
what is the UE extensor synergy? - correct answer-*scapular protraction *SHOULDER
ADDUCTION
