NPTE EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What is hypothyroidism capable of causing? - ANSWER can have many musculoskeletal
effects including myalgia, and proximal muscle weakness.
What is uterine prolapse? For what symptoms should the therapist look? - ANSWER
herniation of the uterus into the vagina
- With uterine prolapse Low back pain and perineal discomfort that is relieved by lying
down is common.
what is the function of beta-blocker - ANSWER slows heart rate
Lisfranc injury - ANSWER - also known as the Lisfranc fracture, tarsometatarsal injury,
or simply midfoot injury
- one or all of the metatarsal bones are displaced from the tarsus.
- usually caused by a crush injury, such as when a heavy object falls onto the midfoot, or
when landing on the foot after a fall from a significant height.
what is the following
Hallux Rigidus, turf toe, and Calcaneocuboid joint subluxation - ANSWER Hallux Rigidus
(Stiff Big Toe)
-When the joint at the base of the big toe stiffens.
"turf toe
-A sprain of the main joint of your big toe.
,Calcaneocuboid joint subluxation
- is a partial loss of joint congruity, due to capsule disruption, ligament laxity, and
tendinitis
A patient is referred to physical therapy with a 10-year history of rheumatoid arthritis.
What are possible extra-articular complications?
Vasculitis
Disc degeneration.
Psoriatic skin and nail changes.
Conjunctivitis and iritis. - ANSWER Vasculitis.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a progressive autoimmune disease affecting primarily joints and
synovial tissue. Extra-articular complications of the disease can include vasculitis.
What is metabolic syndrome and the criteria? ANSWER A cluster of conditions that
occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
Diagnosis Criteria for metabolic syndrome include abdominal obesity (For men, a waist
circumference greater than 40 inches; for women, a waist circumference greater than
35 inches).
What can't Ultrasound do? What is the function of Ultrasound? - ANSWER - difficulty
penetrating bone
- performed usually to aid in the diagnosis of tendon tears, such as tears of the rotator
cuff in the shoulder or Achilles tendon in the ankle; abnormalities of the muscles, such
as tears; bleeding or other fluid collections within the muscles, bursae, and joints
What are the conditions associated with Obesity? - ANSWER hypertension,
dyslipidemia, hyperinsulinemia (type 2 diabetes), and hyperglycemia. In the presence of
these comorbid conditions, there is added risk; therefore, extra medical clearance may
be required before exercise testing.
, what is Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease? - ANSWER an interruption of blood flow to the
head of the femur causing avascular necrosis. Onset typically occurs between 2-13
years and is four times more common in boys compared to girls.
patient walks in hip external rotation, flexion, and adduction with exaggerated trunk and
pelvic movements.
What muscles are required for crutch - ANSWER shoulder depressors and extensors
along with elbow extensors
- Lower trapezius, latissimus dorsi, and pectoralis major
what is hemiplegia - ANSWER one side of body paralysis
What is quadriceps muscle contusion? ANSWER A quadriceps muscle contusion occurs
when a person suffers a serious blow to the thigh. The force of the blow actually tears
the muscle and leads to bleeding.
What is recommend for a diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome? - ANSWER There is
moderative evidence (Grade B) to recommend the use of a wrist orthosis, especially
worn at night, for symptom relief and functional improvement in patients with CTS.
What is the purpose for placing a tube after a CABG - ANS Place the tube to evacuate air
and/or blood from the intrapleural space.
What are the negative ions available with iontophoresis - ANS iodine, salicylate, acetate,
dexamethasone
What are the positive ions available with iontophoresis - ANS zinc, lidocaine/xylocaine,
copper, hyaluronidase
What is hypothyroidism capable of causing? - ANSWER can have many musculoskeletal
effects including myalgia, and proximal muscle weakness.
What is uterine prolapse? For what symptoms should the therapist look? - ANSWER
herniation of the uterus into the vagina
- With uterine prolapse Low back pain and perineal discomfort that is relieved by lying
down is common.
what is the function of beta-blocker - ANSWER slows heart rate
Lisfranc injury - ANSWER - also known as the Lisfranc fracture, tarsometatarsal injury,
or simply midfoot injury
- one or all of the metatarsal bones are displaced from the tarsus.
- usually caused by a crush injury, such as when a heavy object falls onto the midfoot, or
when landing on the foot after a fall from a significant height.
what is the following
Hallux Rigidus, turf toe, and Calcaneocuboid joint subluxation - ANSWER Hallux Rigidus
(Stiff Big Toe)
-When the joint at the base of the big toe stiffens.
"turf toe
-A sprain of the main joint of your big toe.
,Calcaneocuboid joint subluxation
- is a partial loss of joint congruity, due to capsule disruption, ligament laxity, and
tendinitis
A patient is referred to physical therapy with a 10-year history of rheumatoid arthritis.
What are possible extra-articular complications?
Vasculitis
Disc degeneration.
Psoriatic skin and nail changes.
Conjunctivitis and iritis. - ANSWER Vasculitis.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a progressive autoimmune disease affecting primarily joints and
synovial tissue. Extra-articular complications of the disease can include vasculitis.
What is metabolic syndrome and the criteria? ANSWER A cluster of conditions that
occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
Diagnosis Criteria for metabolic syndrome include abdominal obesity (For men, a waist
circumference greater than 40 inches; for women, a waist circumference greater than
35 inches).
What can't Ultrasound do? What is the function of Ultrasound? - ANSWER - difficulty
penetrating bone
- performed usually to aid in the diagnosis of tendon tears, such as tears of the rotator
cuff in the shoulder or Achilles tendon in the ankle; abnormalities of the muscles, such
as tears; bleeding or other fluid collections within the muscles, bursae, and joints
What are the conditions associated with Obesity? - ANSWER hypertension,
dyslipidemia, hyperinsulinemia (type 2 diabetes), and hyperglycemia. In the presence of
these comorbid conditions, there is added risk; therefore, extra medical clearance may
be required before exercise testing.
, what is Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease? - ANSWER an interruption of blood flow to the
head of the femur causing avascular necrosis. Onset typically occurs between 2-13
years and is four times more common in boys compared to girls.
patient walks in hip external rotation, flexion, and adduction with exaggerated trunk and
pelvic movements.
What muscles are required for crutch - ANSWER shoulder depressors and extensors
along with elbow extensors
- Lower trapezius, latissimus dorsi, and pectoralis major
what is hemiplegia - ANSWER one side of body paralysis
What is quadriceps muscle contusion? ANSWER A quadriceps muscle contusion occurs
when a person suffers a serious blow to the thigh. The force of the blow actually tears
the muscle and leads to bleeding.
What is recommend for a diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome? - ANSWER There is
moderative evidence (Grade B) to recommend the use of a wrist orthosis, especially
worn at night, for symptom relief and functional improvement in patients with CTS.
What is the purpose for placing a tube after a CABG - ANS Place the tube to evacuate air
and/or blood from the intrapleural space.
What are the negative ions available with iontophoresis - ANS iodine, salicylate, acetate,
dexamethasone
What are the positive ions available with iontophoresis - ANS zinc, lidocaine/xylocaine,
copper, hyaluronidase
