NPTE FF EXAM 1
(2024/25) QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS!!
NPTE FF
Evatee 10/14/24 NPTE FF
,NPTE FF EXAM 1 (2024/25) QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS!!
A golfer complains of sharp localized pain at the right side of his low back when
swinging towards the right. Sitting, stooping and bending to the left relieves the
pain. Based on the presentation, the MOST likely cause is:
Select one:
A. Sacroiliac Dysfunction
B. Spondylolisthesis
C. Facet Arthropathy
D. Spinal Lateral Stenosis Answer - C. Facet Arthropathy
In Facet arthropathy, pain is sharp, localized, increases with extension &
ipsilateral rotation. Pain occurs while swinging to right and is relieved with
flexion and contralateral rotation. Also, no sensory/motor changes occur as
seen with stenosis. In spondylolisthesis, pain increases on extension, ipsilateral
side bending and opposite side rotation.
A computer programmer presents to a PT clinic with increased neck discomfort
due to faulty posture. The physical therapist designs a rehabilitation protocol to
decrease spasm of the upper trapezius. If the PT wants to apply real time
biofeedback, which protocol would be the BEST to implement?
A. Closely placed electrodes with high sensitivity
B. Widely spaced electrodes with low sensitivity
C. Closely placed electrodes with low sensitivity
D. Widely spaced electrodes with high sensitivity Answer - C. Closely placed
electrodes with low sensitivity
, Trapezius is in spasm, the electrodes should be closely placed and with low
sensitivity to minimize cross-talk. For spastic muscles we start with low
sensitivity and gradually increase it while with flaccid or weak muscles we start
with high sensitivity. Wide space electrodes recruits more muscle activity while
closely spaced is for specific muscle.
A physical therapist is examining a 68-year-old patient in an outpatient clinic.
The patient reports suffering from multiple falls on level surface in the past 6
months. During the initial examination, the patient is responsive and his
cognition seems intact. Which of the following measures should the PT
perform NEXT?
Select one:
A. Measure leg length to confirm limb symmetry
B. Perform observational gait analysis
C. Check Balance using Sensory Organization Test
D. Refer the patient to physician to check for diabetic neuropathy Answer - B.
Check Balance using Sensory Organization Test
The sensory systems (vision, somatosensory, and vestibular) provide the CNS
with important information about postural control and balance. Since the
cognition of the patient is intact, the Sensory Organization Test should be done
to check if visual, somatosensory, vestibular system is affected; as this test
determines the effectiveness of the CNS to utilize and integrate different
sensory inputs. It examines body sway during quiet standing under six different
sensory test conditions.
A patient has a lumbar-level complete spinal cord injury during a car accident,
and is now in the hospital. The PT is positioning the patient in bed to decrease
the possibility of pressure ulcer development. Which of the following
(2024/25) QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS!!
NPTE FF
Evatee 10/14/24 NPTE FF
,NPTE FF EXAM 1 (2024/25) QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS!!
A golfer complains of sharp localized pain at the right side of his low back when
swinging towards the right. Sitting, stooping and bending to the left relieves the
pain. Based on the presentation, the MOST likely cause is:
Select one:
A. Sacroiliac Dysfunction
B. Spondylolisthesis
C. Facet Arthropathy
D. Spinal Lateral Stenosis Answer - C. Facet Arthropathy
In Facet arthropathy, pain is sharp, localized, increases with extension &
ipsilateral rotation. Pain occurs while swinging to right and is relieved with
flexion and contralateral rotation. Also, no sensory/motor changes occur as
seen with stenosis. In spondylolisthesis, pain increases on extension, ipsilateral
side bending and opposite side rotation.
A computer programmer presents to a PT clinic with increased neck discomfort
due to faulty posture. The physical therapist designs a rehabilitation protocol to
decrease spasm of the upper trapezius. If the PT wants to apply real time
biofeedback, which protocol would be the BEST to implement?
A. Closely placed electrodes with high sensitivity
B. Widely spaced electrodes with low sensitivity
C. Closely placed electrodes with low sensitivity
D. Widely spaced electrodes with high sensitivity Answer - C. Closely placed
electrodes with low sensitivity
, Trapezius is in spasm, the electrodes should be closely placed and with low
sensitivity to minimize cross-talk. For spastic muscles we start with low
sensitivity and gradually increase it while with flaccid or weak muscles we start
with high sensitivity. Wide space electrodes recruits more muscle activity while
closely spaced is for specific muscle.
A physical therapist is examining a 68-year-old patient in an outpatient clinic.
The patient reports suffering from multiple falls on level surface in the past 6
months. During the initial examination, the patient is responsive and his
cognition seems intact. Which of the following measures should the PT
perform NEXT?
Select one:
A. Measure leg length to confirm limb symmetry
B. Perform observational gait analysis
C. Check Balance using Sensory Organization Test
D. Refer the patient to physician to check for diabetic neuropathy Answer - B.
Check Balance using Sensory Organization Test
The sensory systems (vision, somatosensory, and vestibular) provide the CNS
with important information about postural control and balance. Since the
cognition of the patient is intact, the Sensory Organization Test should be done
to check if visual, somatosensory, vestibular system is affected; as this test
determines the effectiveness of the CNS to utilize and integrate different
sensory inputs. It examines body sway during quiet standing under six different
sensory test conditions.
A patient has a lumbar-level complete spinal cord injury during a car accident,
and is now in the hospital. The PT is positioning the patient in bed to decrease
the possibility of pressure ulcer development. Which of the following
