NPTE PT |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW UPDATE|GRADED A+

NPTE PT |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+


Question 1

A Physical Therapist hears a pansystolic murmur. Which of the following should the
Physical Therapist suspect is the cause for this murmur?

Ventricular septal defect

Aortic regurgitation

Mitral valve prolapse

Pulmonary stenosis

CORRECT ANSWER

Ventricular septal Defect




Question 2

In the patient's chart it is noted that an S3 heart sound was present. Which of the
following BEST describes the Physical Therapist's interpretation of this data?

Heart failure

Onset of diastole

Hypertension

Onset of systole

CORRECT ANSWER

Heart Failure




Question 3



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, A patient's blood pressure is 118/90. The Physical Therapist should conclude which of the
following about the patient's blood pressure?

Stage 2 Hypertension

Normal blood pressure

Elevated blood pressure

Stage 1 Hypertension

CORRECT ANSWER

Stage 2 Hypertension




Question 4

A patient reports that they experience palpitations and dyspnea when scooting down their
couch. Which of the following BEST matches how the Physical therapist should rate them
using the NYHA and Functional Classification Scale?

Class 3

Class 2

Class 4

Class 5

CORRECT ANSWER

Class 3




Question 5

A patient presents with an Ejection fraction of 58%, decreased cardiac output and
decreased stroke volume. Which of the following BEST matches what the Physical
Therapist should suspect has occurred based on the information provided?

Diastolic dysfunction

Systolic dysfunction

Right sided heart failure


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