NPTE PT TEST |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A physical therapist assistant collects data on a patient's sharp-dull sensation. Two days
later, the assistant retests the patient's sharp-dull sensation. Which of the following terms
BEST describes the reliability of these measurements?
1. Parallel forms reliability
2. Internal consistency reliability
3. Interrater reliability
4. Intrarater reliability
CORRECT ANSWER
Intrarater reliability
Question 2
A patient reports leg pain with walking that is relieved with rest. Which of the following
systems is the MOST likely source of this condition?
1. Venous
2. Arterial
3. Integumentary
4. Lymphatic
CORRECT ANSWER
arterial
Question 3
1
, Urge incontinence is BEST characterized by which of the following descriptions?
1. Loss of urine that coincides with increases in intraabdominal pressure
2. Unexpected and uncontrolled loss of urine
3. Constant leaking of urine from an overdistended bladder
4. Difficulty reaching a toilet in time due to joint or muscle dysfunction
CORRECT ANSWER
2. Unexpected and uncontrolled loss of urine
Question 4
A patient who had a right posterolateral total hip arthroplasty 2 months ago has a goal of
being able to rise from a chair without upper extremity use. Which of the following
progressions for the exercise shown in the photograph would BEST achieve the desired
outcome?
1. Adding extension of the left knee
2. Adding extension of the right knee
3. Adding hip adduction by squeezing a ball
4. Adding hip abduction using a resistance band
CORRECT ANSWER
Adding extension of the left knee
Question 5
A patient has a transfemoral prosthesis in which the knee friction is inadequate. Which of
the following gait deviations is the patient MOST likely to exhibit?
1. Uneven step length
2. Abduction in stance phase
3. Terminal impact in late swing phase
4. Lateral trunk bending in stance phase
2
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A physical therapist assistant collects data on a patient's sharp-dull sensation. Two days
later, the assistant retests the patient's sharp-dull sensation. Which of the following terms
BEST describes the reliability of these measurements?
1. Parallel forms reliability
2. Internal consistency reliability
3. Interrater reliability
4. Intrarater reliability
CORRECT ANSWER
Intrarater reliability
Question 2
A patient reports leg pain with walking that is relieved with rest. Which of the following
systems is the MOST likely source of this condition?
1. Venous
2. Arterial
3. Integumentary
4. Lymphatic
CORRECT ANSWER
arterial
Question 3
1
, Urge incontinence is BEST characterized by which of the following descriptions?
1. Loss of urine that coincides with increases in intraabdominal pressure
2. Unexpected and uncontrolled loss of urine
3. Constant leaking of urine from an overdistended bladder
4. Difficulty reaching a toilet in time due to joint or muscle dysfunction
CORRECT ANSWER
2. Unexpected and uncontrolled loss of urine
Question 4
A patient who had a right posterolateral total hip arthroplasty 2 months ago has a goal of
being able to rise from a chair without upper extremity use. Which of the following
progressions for the exercise shown in the photograph would BEST achieve the desired
outcome?
1. Adding extension of the left knee
2. Adding extension of the right knee
3. Adding hip adduction by squeezing a ball
4. Adding hip abduction using a resistance band
CORRECT ANSWER
Adding extension of the left knee
Question 5
A patient has a transfemoral prosthesis in which the knee friction is inadequate. Which of
the following gait deviations is the patient MOST likely to exhibit?
1. Uneven step length
2. Abduction in stance phase
3. Terminal impact in late swing phase
4. Lateral trunk bending in stance phase
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