NPTE PT PREP EXAM |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A physical therapist assistant administers a survey at a community health fair to identify
individuals at risk for osteoporosis. Which of the following items would be MOST closely
associated with osteoporosis?
A. Early menopause
B. Obesity
C. African American race
D. High bone mineral density
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Early menopause
Question 2
A physical therapist assistant completes a fitness screening on a 34-year-old patient prior
to implementing an aerobic exercise program. What value BEST represents the patient's
age-predicted maximal heart rate?
A. 168
B. 174
C. 186
D. 196
CORRECT ANSWER
C. 186
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,Question 3
A patient recently diagnosed with anemia asks the physical therapist assistant what effect
this condition will have on their ability to participate in an exercise program.
Which of the following responses is the MOST appropriate for the assistant to give to the
patient?
A. You may feel as though your muscles are weak
B. You may experience frequent nausea
C. Your aerobic capacity may be reduced
D. You may have a tendency to become fatigued
CORRECT ANSWER
D. You may have a tendency to become fatigued
Question 4
A physical therapist assistant works with a patient referred to physical therapy with
incontinence.
Interventions include upper and lower extremity strengthening and gait training. What
would the described interventions be MOST effective treating?
A. Reflex incontinence
B. Urge incontinence
C. Stress incontinence
D. Functional incontinence
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Functional incontinence
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,Question 5
A physical therapist assistant treats a patient in a rehabilitation hospital setting and is
concerned the patient may be anorexic. Which of the following signs or symptoms would
be LEAST indicative of this condition?
A. Hypertension
B. Cardiac arrhythmias
C. Hypokalemia
D. Osteopenia
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Hypertension
Question 6
A PTA is working in the intensive care unit of the hospital with a patient who was admitted
for a flare-up of inflammatory bowel disease and dehydration. The physical therapy plan
of care includes ambulation activities for endurance and lower extremity strengthening
exercise. Which of the following interventions is MOST important for the physical therapist
assistant?
A. Limit LE exercise to active exercise and avoid resisted exercises.
B. Frequently offer water throughout treatment.
C. Exercise in a semi-Fowler's (head elevated) position
D. Closely monitor HR and BP with upright activities
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Closely monitor heart rate and blood pressure with upright activities
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, Question 7
An older, frail adult is receiving physical therapy in the home environment to improve
general strength and mobility. The patient has a 4-year history of taking NSAIDs (aspirin)
for joint pain and recently began taking a calcium-channel blocker. What adverse side
effects should the PTA be aware of?
A. Increased sweating, fatigue, chest pain.
B. Stomach pain, hypertension, confusion.
C. Weight increase, hyperglycemia, hypotension.
D. Paresthesias, incoordination, bradycardia.
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Stomach pain, hypertension, confusion.
Question 8
A patient with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus is being seen in physical therapy for a
prosthetic checkout. The patient appears very lethargic and begins to experience vomiting
and abdominal pain. The physical therapist assistant notes weakness and some confusion.
What condition should the physical therapist assistant recognize these symptoms of?
A. Ketoacidosis
B. Respiratory acidosis
C. Ketoalkalosis
D. Lactic acidosis
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Ketoacidosis
Question 9
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VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A physical therapist assistant administers a survey at a community health fair to identify
individuals at risk for osteoporosis. Which of the following items would be MOST closely
associated with osteoporosis?
A. Early menopause
B. Obesity
C. African American race
D. High bone mineral density
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Early menopause
Question 2
A physical therapist assistant completes a fitness screening on a 34-year-old patient prior
to implementing an aerobic exercise program. What value BEST represents the patient's
age-predicted maximal heart rate?
A. 168
B. 174
C. 186
D. 196
CORRECT ANSWER
C. 186
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,Question 3
A patient recently diagnosed with anemia asks the physical therapist assistant what effect
this condition will have on their ability to participate in an exercise program.
Which of the following responses is the MOST appropriate for the assistant to give to the
patient?
A. You may feel as though your muscles are weak
B. You may experience frequent nausea
C. Your aerobic capacity may be reduced
D. You may have a tendency to become fatigued
CORRECT ANSWER
D. You may have a tendency to become fatigued
Question 4
A physical therapist assistant works with a patient referred to physical therapy with
incontinence.
Interventions include upper and lower extremity strengthening and gait training. What
would the described interventions be MOST effective treating?
A. Reflex incontinence
B. Urge incontinence
C. Stress incontinence
D. Functional incontinence
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Functional incontinence
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,Question 5
A physical therapist assistant treats a patient in a rehabilitation hospital setting and is
concerned the patient may be anorexic. Which of the following signs or symptoms would
be LEAST indicative of this condition?
A. Hypertension
B. Cardiac arrhythmias
C. Hypokalemia
D. Osteopenia
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Hypertension
Question 6
A PTA is working in the intensive care unit of the hospital with a patient who was admitted
for a flare-up of inflammatory bowel disease and dehydration. The physical therapy plan
of care includes ambulation activities for endurance and lower extremity strengthening
exercise. Which of the following interventions is MOST important for the physical therapist
assistant?
A. Limit LE exercise to active exercise and avoid resisted exercises.
B. Frequently offer water throughout treatment.
C. Exercise in a semi-Fowler's (head elevated) position
D. Closely monitor HR and BP with upright activities
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Closely monitor heart rate and blood pressure with upright activities
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, Question 7
An older, frail adult is receiving physical therapy in the home environment to improve
general strength and mobility. The patient has a 4-year history of taking NSAIDs (aspirin)
for joint pain and recently began taking a calcium-channel blocker. What adverse side
effects should the PTA be aware of?
A. Increased sweating, fatigue, chest pain.
B. Stomach pain, hypertension, confusion.
C. Weight increase, hyperglycemia, hypotension.
D. Paresthesias, incoordination, bradycardia.
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Stomach pain, hypertension, confusion.
Question 8
A patient with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus is being seen in physical therapy for a
prosthetic checkout. The patient appears very lethargic and begins to experience vomiting
and abdominal pain. The physical therapist assistant notes weakness and some confusion.
What condition should the physical therapist assistant recognize these symptoms of?
A. Ketoacidosis
B. Respiratory acidosis
C. Ketoalkalosis
D. Lactic acidosis
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Ketoacidosis
Question 9
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