NPTE Study Questions with All Correct Answers

NPTE Study Questions with All Correct Answers Referred pain: kidneys - Answer-pain upon percussion of costovertebral angle is common usually refers to ipsilateral flank and groin Referred Pain: Spleen - Answer-Left upper quadrant and left shoulder pain Referred pain: apendix - Answer-right lower quadrant pain Referred pain: bladder - Answer-suprapubic pain and low back pain Cushing Syndrome - Answer-result of hypercortisolism due to the adrenal gland producing excess cortisol or excessive use of glucocorticoids that cause sodium retention. Diminished dorsalis pedis pulse with arterial or venous - Answer-arterial GERD: what to avoid - Answer-large meals, chocolate, peppermint, alcohol, caffeinated drinks, fried/fatty food Erb Palsy - Answer-weakness of the shoulder abductors, flexors, and rotators as well as forearm supinators Parameters for increasing muscle strength (large muscles) - Answer-frequency: 35-80 pps duration: 200-350 microseconds Parameters for pain (electro) - Answer-Frequency of 150 pps duration: 50 microseconds Parameters for increasing muscle strength (small muscles) - Answer-Frequency: 35 pps Duration: 150 microseconds Deep peroneal nerve roots - Answer-L4-L5 Morton's Neuroma - Answer-neuropathy of interdigital nerve insidious onset of pain on the plantar surface of the foot forefoot burning, cramping, numbness between 4th and 5th metatarsal heads Pain reproduced when metatarsal heads are squeezed together Sesamoiditis - Answer-Sesamoiditis is caused by repetitive hyperextension of the great toe, which eventually results in inflamation. Sesamoiditis is most common in dancing and basketball.