NPTE PT |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
The ability of a diagnostic test to correctly identify the presence of a condition when the
condition is known to be present is BEST described by which of the following?
1) Multicollinearity
2) Positive likelihood ratio
3) Sensitivity
4) Specificity
CORRECT ANSWER
3. Sensitivity is the proportion of individuals with the condition of interest that have a
positive test result also referred to as the true positive rate. Specificity is the proportion
of individuals with the condition of interest that have a negative test result also referred
to as the true negative rate. Multicollinearity is the degree to which independent
variables in a study are related to one another. Positive likelihood ratio is the likelihood
that a positive test result will be obtained in a patient or client with the condition of
interest as compared to a patient or client without the condition of interest
Question 2
A 20-year-old male soccer player presents with a Grade II right lateral ankle sprain upon
evaluation. What are the characteristics of a Grade II ankle sprain?
1) Partial tear of the lateral ligament complex with mild joint instability, moderate intra-
capsular swelling and tenderness, and some loss of ROM and joint function
2) Complete rupture of the anterior talofibular ligament, calcaneofibular ligament, and
capsule with mechanical joint instability; severe intra/extra-capsular swelling, ecchymosis,
tenderness and inability to weight-bear.
3) Stretch of the lateral ligament complex with no macroscopic tear or joint instability, little
swelling or tenderness
1
, 4) Partial tear of the syndesmosis, creating generalized swelling and tenderness throughout
the ankle joint complex; inability to bear weight, severe ecchymosis, and mortise widening.
CORRECT ANSWER
1. 1 Describes a Grade II lateral ankle sprain. 2 Describes a severe or Grade III lateral
ankle sprain. 3 Describes a mild or Grade I lateral ankle sprain. 4 Describes a high ankle
sprain, or Syndesmosis sprain.
Question 3
An 11-year-old male presents to the physical therapy clinic with signs of hypertonicity
related to cerebral palsy. The boy has a significant shortening of the left
sternocleidomastoid muscle, creating severe torticollis. This has led to a pressure ulcer
forming on his right ear from contact with the wheelchair headrest. Which of the following
interventions is the MOST appropriate next step?
1) Begin a course of active-assisted range of motion exercises, focusing on the upper
extremities and creating a home program to improve shoulder active range of motion.
2) Inform the patient's family that the child should not be in a wheelchair to prevent the
formation of any more pressure ulcers and decrease pain associated with torticollis.
3) Inform the primary care provider of the child and request him/her to order an oral
prescription of Baclofen because the child has developed a tolerance for the current dosage.
4) Begin a
CORRECT ANSWER
4. This is the MOST correct answer. It is straightforward in describing a course of action that
focuses on treating the hypertonic neck muscles, but also addresses positioning and
family/patient education.
Question 4
A patient that suffered a right anterior cerebral artery infarct 6 weeks ago is having
difficulty with ambulation. Observational gait analysis findings demonstrate that the
patient presents with a forward trunk lean, lower extremity extension synergy pattern, a
gait speed of .3 m/s, and 3/5 strength on the left knee musculature. Which of the
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ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
The ability of a diagnostic test to correctly identify the presence of a condition when the
condition is known to be present is BEST described by which of the following?
1) Multicollinearity
2) Positive likelihood ratio
3) Sensitivity
4) Specificity
CORRECT ANSWER
3. Sensitivity is the proportion of individuals with the condition of interest that have a
positive test result also referred to as the true positive rate. Specificity is the proportion
of individuals with the condition of interest that have a negative test result also referred
to as the true negative rate. Multicollinearity is the degree to which independent
variables in a study are related to one another. Positive likelihood ratio is the likelihood
that a positive test result will be obtained in a patient or client with the condition of
interest as compared to a patient or client without the condition of interest
Question 2
A 20-year-old male soccer player presents with a Grade II right lateral ankle sprain upon
evaluation. What are the characteristics of a Grade II ankle sprain?
1) Partial tear of the lateral ligament complex with mild joint instability, moderate intra-
capsular swelling and tenderness, and some loss of ROM and joint function
2) Complete rupture of the anterior talofibular ligament, calcaneofibular ligament, and
capsule with mechanical joint instability; severe intra/extra-capsular swelling, ecchymosis,
tenderness and inability to weight-bear.
3) Stretch of the lateral ligament complex with no macroscopic tear or joint instability, little
swelling or tenderness
1
, 4) Partial tear of the syndesmosis, creating generalized swelling and tenderness throughout
the ankle joint complex; inability to bear weight, severe ecchymosis, and mortise widening.
CORRECT ANSWER
1. 1 Describes a Grade II lateral ankle sprain. 2 Describes a severe or Grade III lateral
ankle sprain. 3 Describes a mild or Grade I lateral ankle sprain. 4 Describes a high ankle
sprain, or Syndesmosis sprain.
Question 3
An 11-year-old male presents to the physical therapy clinic with signs of hypertonicity
related to cerebral palsy. The boy has a significant shortening of the left
sternocleidomastoid muscle, creating severe torticollis. This has led to a pressure ulcer
forming on his right ear from contact with the wheelchair headrest. Which of the following
interventions is the MOST appropriate next step?
1) Begin a course of active-assisted range of motion exercises, focusing on the upper
extremities and creating a home program to improve shoulder active range of motion.
2) Inform the patient's family that the child should not be in a wheelchair to prevent the
formation of any more pressure ulcers and decrease pain associated with torticollis.
3) Inform the primary care provider of the child and request him/her to order an oral
prescription of Baclofen because the child has developed a tolerance for the current dosage.
4) Begin a
CORRECT ANSWER
4. This is the MOST correct answer. It is straightforward in describing a course of action that
focuses on treating the hypertonic neck muscles, but also addresses positioning and
family/patient education.
Question 4
A patient that suffered a right anterior cerebral artery infarct 6 weeks ago is having
difficulty with ambulation. Observational gait analysis findings demonstrate that the
patient presents with a forward trunk lean, lower extremity extension synergy pattern, a
gait speed of .3 m/s, and 3/5 strength on the left knee musculature. Which of the
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