NPTE FSBPT EXAM |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Four months after sustaining a fractured humerus, a patient has reached a plateau. Active
and passive shoulder motions have improved but remain impaired. The patient reports
pain and tenderness when the fracture site is palpated. The patient's temperature is
98.6°F (37°C). What is the MOST likely cause of the patient's lack of recent progress?
1.Infection of the fractured bone
2.Nonunion of the fracture
3.Heterotopic ossification
4.Compartment syndrome
CORRECT ANSWER
2.Nonunion of the fracture
Individuals who have a nonunion fracture often have pain, heat, and tenderness at the
fracture site.
Question 2
When monitoring the vital signs of a person who has mitral valve prolapse, which of the
following findings is MOST likely to be observed?
1.Bradypnea
2.Bradycardia
3.Tachypnea
4.Tachycardia
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,CORRECT ANSWER
4.Tachycardia
Tachycardia, which is rapid heart beat, is a clinical sign/symptom of mitral valve prolapse
due to dysautonomia
Question 3
The exercise shown in the photograph is LEAST appropriate for a patient who has which of
the following characteristics?
1.Anterior glenohumeral instability
2.Forward head posture
3.Limited glenohumeral lateral (external) rotation range of motion
4.Tightness of the pectoralis minor and pectoralis major
CORRECT ANSWER
1.Anterior glenohumeral instability
Patient in picture was in shoulder flexion an lateral rotation agains the wall.
The activity shown in the photograph will force the humeral head anteriorly, thus
encouraging anterior dislocation. Lateral (external) rotation and abduction should be
avoided (pp. 547-548). This activity is appropriate for a patient who has hypomobility,
not ins
Question 4
Four months after sustaining a fractured humerus, a patient has reached a plateau. Active
and passive shoulder motions have improved but remain impaired. The patient reports
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,pain and tenderness when the fracture site is palpated. The patient's temperature is
98.6°F (37°C). What is the MOST likely cause of the patient's lack of recent progress?
1.Infection of the fractured bone
2.Nonunion of the fracture
3.Heterotopic ossification
4.Compartment syndrome
CORRECT ANSWER
2.Nonunion of the fracture
Question 5
A patient with a recent history of immobilization has a new onset of unilateral leg swelling
with dependent edema. This condition is MOST likely due to:
1.congestive heart failure.
2.peripheral arterial disease.
3.deep vein thrombosis.
4.lymphedema.
CORRECT ANSWER
3.deep vein thrombosis.
Question 6
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is CONTRAINDICATED for use on a patient:
1.with a demand pacemaker.
2.with a history of stable angina.
3.with terminal cancer.
4.who is pregnant during labor.
3
, CORRECT ANSWER
1.with a demand pacemaker
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation can be performed to treat a pregnant patient
but may not be used over the uterus. Electrical stimulation may be used for pain relief
during labor.
Question 7
In a patient with unilateral hip impairment, a cane is ordinarily used on the:
1.uninvolved side to lessen the muscle force required of the abductors on the involved side.
2.involved side to lessen the muscle force required of the hip abductors on that side.
3.uninvolved side to lessen the muscle force required of the adductors on the involved side.
4.involved side to lessen the muscle force required of the hip abductors on the uninvolved
side.
CORRECT ANSWER
1.uninvolved side to lessen the muscle force required of the abductors on the involved
side.
Use of a cane on the uninvolved side will help to decrease the force required of the hip
abductors on the impaired side when weight-bearing.
Question 8
A patient has been experiencing postural hypotension when moving from supine to sitting
position. To reduce the risk of hypotension, which of the following actions should be
implemented prior to treatment?
1.Elevate the head of the bed.
2.Place the bed in the Trendelenburg position.
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VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Four months after sustaining a fractured humerus, a patient has reached a plateau. Active
and passive shoulder motions have improved but remain impaired. The patient reports
pain and tenderness when the fracture site is palpated. The patient's temperature is
98.6°F (37°C). What is the MOST likely cause of the patient's lack of recent progress?
1.Infection of the fractured bone
2.Nonunion of the fracture
3.Heterotopic ossification
4.Compartment syndrome
CORRECT ANSWER
2.Nonunion of the fracture
Individuals who have a nonunion fracture often have pain, heat, and tenderness at the
fracture site.
Question 2
When monitoring the vital signs of a person who has mitral valve prolapse, which of the
following findings is MOST likely to be observed?
1.Bradypnea
2.Bradycardia
3.Tachypnea
4.Tachycardia
1
,CORRECT ANSWER
4.Tachycardia
Tachycardia, which is rapid heart beat, is a clinical sign/symptom of mitral valve prolapse
due to dysautonomia
Question 3
The exercise shown in the photograph is LEAST appropriate for a patient who has which of
the following characteristics?
1.Anterior glenohumeral instability
2.Forward head posture
3.Limited glenohumeral lateral (external) rotation range of motion
4.Tightness of the pectoralis minor and pectoralis major
CORRECT ANSWER
1.Anterior glenohumeral instability
Patient in picture was in shoulder flexion an lateral rotation agains the wall.
The activity shown in the photograph will force the humeral head anteriorly, thus
encouraging anterior dislocation. Lateral (external) rotation and abduction should be
avoided (pp. 547-548). This activity is appropriate for a patient who has hypomobility,
not ins
Question 4
Four months after sustaining a fractured humerus, a patient has reached a plateau. Active
and passive shoulder motions have improved but remain impaired. The patient reports
2
,pain and tenderness when the fracture site is palpated. The patient's temperature is
98.6°F (37°C). What is the MOST likely cause of the patient's lack of recent progress?
1.Infection of the fractured bone
2.Nonunion of the fracture
3.Heterotopic ossification
4.Compartment syndrome
CORRECT ANSWER
2.Nonunion of the fracture
Question 5
A patient with a recent history of immobilization has a new onset of unilateral leg swelling
with dependent edema. This condition is MOST likely due to:
1.congestive heart failure.
2.peripheral arterial disease.
3.deep vein thrombosis.
4.lymphedema.
CORRECT ANSWER
3.deep vein thrombosis.
Question 6
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is CONTRAINDICATED for use on a patient:
1.with a demand pacemaker.
2.with a history of stable angina.
3.with terminal cancer.
4.who is pregnant during labor.
3
, CORRECT ANSWER
1.with a demand pacemaker
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation can be performed to treat a pregnant patient
but may not be used over the uterus. Electrical stimulation may be used for pain relief
during labor.
Question 7
In a patient with unilateral hip impairment, a cane is ordinarily used on the:
1.uninvolved side to lessen the muscle force required of the abductors on the involved side.
2.involved side to lessen the muscle force required of the hip abductors on that side.
3.uninvolved side to lessen the muscle force required of the adductors on the involved side.
4.involved side to lessen the muscle force required of the hip abductors on the uninvolved
side.
CORRECT ANSWER
1.uninvolved side to lessen the muscle force required of the abductors on the involved
side.
Use of a cane on the uninvolved side will help to decrease the force required of the hip
abductors on the impaired side when weight-bearing.
Question 8
A patient has been experiencing postural hypotension when moving from supine to sitting
position. To reduce the risk of hypotension, which of the following actions should be
implemented prior to treatment?
1.Elevate the head of the bed.
2.Place the bed in the Trendelenburg position.
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