NPTE - Practice questions and Answers
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Behind and slightly to the left side. What is the most appropriate position for a PTA,
guarding a pt. ascending stairs for the first time using crutches and is partial weight bearing on
the left side.
Keep limps in dependent position for easier circulation The PTA should educate patients
with lymphedema in management strategies. Which is not a strategy to manage the swelling -
wear compression garments, maintain water intake, keep limps in dependent position, and avoid
sitting cross-legged?
Aspiration pneumonia The PTA is working with a pt. with dysphagia. Upon assessing the
oxygen saturation, the therapist finds it to be only 89% with an increased HR and cough. The pt.
complains of mild chest pin over the right side of her chest. The likely cause is?
Respiratory compromise ALS is a degenerative disease of the CNS. Death usually results
in 2-5 years due to what?
,Avascular necrosis. Which is a condition in which there is impaired blood supply to the
femoral head, which can lead to symptoms of pain and tenderness to palpation in the groin and
hip region?
Patella alta What is the term to describe a patellar mal-alignment in which the patella
tracks to far superiorly.
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Passive stretching would be inappropriate for a child with which
condition - RA, Cerebral Palsy, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, and Spina Bifida?
Verbal feedback after every trial A PTA is providing initial gait training for a patient
learning tow all with a semi-walker after a stroke. What is the appropriate feedback?
UE strengthening with a 7-pound weight The PTA is working with a pt. who suffered a
MI 36 hours ago. Which exercise is not appropriate?
Sitting in a wheelchair with the limb dependent and knee flexed The PTA is instructing a
pt. with a new transtibial amputation in positioning strategies to reduce the likelihood of
contractors. Which position would promote contracture development - 1) sitting in wheelchair
, with posterior board behind knee 2) lying supine with legs extended 3) sitting with the limb
dependent and knee flexed 4) prone-lying?
Higher center of gravity progresses to a lower center of gravity Regarding general
principles of progression, which principle is not an accurate progression of an exercise - 1) large
base of support to small 2) lots of feedback to no feedback 3) higher center of gravity to a
lower4) prone-lying?
Patellofemoral joint Full knee extension is the loose-packed position for which joint?
Osgood-Schlatter Which condition of the knee is commonly referred to as "jumper's knee"
and is a mechanical dysfunction resulting in traction apophysitis of the tibial tubercle at the
patellar tendon insertion?
Protect, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation What is the correct explanation for the PRICE
protocol?
Standard walker Which ambulatory aid is best indicated for a 60-yeaer old patient who
has undergone an orthopedic surgery on his tibia, has poor balance, and has restriction for non-
weight bearing status of his surgical limb?
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Behind and slightly to the left side. What is the most appropriate position for a PTA,
guarding a pt. ascending stairs for the first time using crutches and is partial weight bearing on
the left side.
Keep limps in dependent position for easier circulation The PTA should educate patients
with lymphedema in management strategies. Which is not a strategy to manage the swelling -
wear compression garments, maintain water intake, keep limps in dependent position, and avoid
sitting cross-legged?
Aspiration pneumonia The PTA is working with a pt. with dysphagia. Upon assessing the
oxygen saturation, the therapist finds it to be only 89% with an increased HR and cough. The pt.
complains of mild chest pin over the right side of her chest. The likely cause is?
Respiratory compromise ALS is a degenerative disease of the CNS. Death usually results
in 2-5 years due to what?
,Avascular necrosis. Which is a condition in which there is impaired blood supply to the
femoral head, which can lead to symptoms of pain and tenderness to palpation in the groin and
hip region?
Patella alta What is the term to describe a patellar mal-alignment in which the patella
tracks to far superiorly.
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Passive stretching would be inappropriate for a child with which
condition - RA, Cerebral Palsy, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, and Spina Bifida?
Verbal feedback after every trial A PTA is providing initial gait training for a patient
learning tow all with a semi-walker after a stroke. What is the appropriate feedback?
UE strengthening with a 7-pound weight The PTA is working with a pt. who suffered a
MI 36 hours ago. Which exercise is not appropriate?
Sitting in a wheelchair with the limb dependent and knee flexed The PTA is instructing a
pt. with a new transtibial amputation in positioning strategies to reduce the likelihood of
contractors. Which position would promote contracture development - 1) sitting in wheelchair
, with posterior board behind knee 2) lying supine with legs extended 3) sitting with the limb
dependent and knee flexed 4) prone-lying?
Higher center of gravity progresses to a lower center of gravity Regarding general
principles of progression, which principle is not an accurate progression of an exercise - 1) large
base of support to small 2) lots of feedback to no feedback 3) higher center of gravity to a
lower4) prone-lying?
Patellofemoral joint Full knee extension is the loose-packed position for which joint?
Osgood-Schlatter Which condition of the knee is commonly referred to as "jumper's knee"
and is a mechanical dysfunction resulting in traction apophysitis of the tibial tubercle at the
patellar tendon insertion?
Protect, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation What is the correct explanation for the PRICE
protocol?
Standard walker Which ambulatory aid is best indicated for a 60-yeaer old patient who
has undergone an orthopedic surgery on his tibia, has poor balance, and has restriction for non-
weight bearing status of his surgical limb?
