NPTE: Practice Exam 3 Error Questions with
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The device shown in the photograph has been removed from a patient. Which of the
following tests is required prior to mobilizing the patient?
1.Radiograph
2.Electrocardiogram
3.Pulmonary function test
4.Computed tomography scan Ans: 1.Radiograph
The device shown in the photograph is a chest tube collection device. Removal of a
chest tube may result in pneumothorax. A radiograph of the chest is needed to rule
out pneumothorax prior to mobilization of the patient.
When using electrical stimulation to treat a patient's nonhealing, infected wound,
which of the following waveforms and parameters will be MOST helpful in facilitating
wound closure?
1.Symmetrical biphasic waveform, 35 pps
2.Interferential current waveform, 100 beats/second
3.High-voltage pulsed current waveform, positive electrode in wound, 4 pps
4.High-voltage pulsed current waveform, negative electrode in wound, 100 pps Ans:
4.High-voltage pulsed current waveform, negative electrode in wound, 100 pps
,The principle behind wound healing with electrical stimulation is galvanotaxis. The
current's polarity introduced into the wound attracts cells that promote healing. Thus,
a generator that has polarity must be used. High-voltage pulsed currents are polar
currents. The other stimulators are not polar because they have a counter-pulse in the
opposite direction that cancels out any polar effects. The negative electrode will
attract neutrophils and is used in infected wounds. The positive electrode attracts
macrophages and epidermal cells and is used in treating noninfected wound states. The
frequency of 100 pps provides a continuous, comfortable current and has been
demonstrated to promote healing
The photograph depicts the end range of a patient's hip motion. Which of the
following arthrokinematic motions is MOST likely restricted?
1.Anterior glide
2.Posterior glide
3.Inferior glide
4.Superior glide Ans: 2.Posterior glide
The photograph depicts passive assessment of hip medial (internal) rotation range of
motion. A posterior glide facilitates this motion because of the convex-concave rule
and would be most likely be restricted given the limitation.
Changes in the level of which hormone are MOST likely to contribute to development
of chondromalacia patella in a pregnant woman?
1.Calcitonin
2.Progesterone
3.Relaxin
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,4.Insulin Ans: 3.Relaxin
Chondromalacia is a roughening of the cartilage behind the kneecap, and relaxin causes
an increase in tendon and ligament laxity, exacerbating any friction between the patella
and the femur
A physical therapist is reviewing the laboratory report of a patient who received a
diagnosis of pneumonia 2 weeks ago. The patient's white blood cell count is currently
9,000 cells/mm3. Which of the following conditions does this value indicate for the
patient?
1.Anemia
2.Development of leukocytosis
3.Immunosuppression
4.Resolution of the pneumonia infection Ans: 4.Resolution of the pneumonia infection
The patient's white blood cell count is within the normal range of 4500-11,000/mm3,
so the infection has resolved.
A patient has the deformity shown in the photograph. Which of the following shoe
modifications is MOST likely to be beneficial for this patient?
1.High toe box
2.Metatarsal pad
3.Rocker bar
4.Metatarsal bar Ans: 1.High toe box
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, The photograph depicts a hammer toe (p. 1003). A high toe box would allow space for
the hammer toe and would decrease irritation
Which of the following positions of the humerus is BEST for application of an
ultrasound treatment to the supraspinatus tendon insertion?
1.Flexion and lateral (external) rotation
2.Extension and medial (internal) rotation
3.Abduction and lateral (external) rotation
4.Flexion and medial (internal) rotation Ans: 2.Extension and medial (internal) rotation
Extension and medial (internal) rotation of the shoulder puts the supraspinatus tendon
in the most accessible position.
A patient reports an insidious onset of swelling of 1 month's duration on the dorsum
of the left foot. Which of the following conditions is the MOST likely cause?
1.Heart failure
2.Chronic venous insufficiency
3.Lymphedema
4.Lipedema Ans: 3.Lymphedema
Lymphedema is usually unilateral with typical presentation distally on the extremity
(dorsum of the foot or hand)
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The device shown in the photograph has been removed from a patient. Which of the
following tests is required prior to mobilizing the patient?
1.Radiograph
2.Electrocardiogram
3.Pulmonary function test
4.Computed tomography scan Ans: 1.Radiograph
The device shown in the photograph is a chest tube collection device. Removal of a
chest tube may result in pneumothorax. A radiograph of the chest is needed to rule
out pneumothorax prior to mobilization of the patient.
When using electrical stimulation to treat a patient's nonhealing, infected wound,
which of the following waveforms and parameters will be MOST helpful in facilitating
wound closure?
1.Symmetrical biphasic waveform, 35 pps
2.Interferential current waveform, 100 beats/second
3.High-voltage pulsed current waveform, positive electrode in wound, 4 pps
4.High-voltage pulsed current waveform, negative electrode in wound, 100 pps Ans:
4.High-voltage pulsed current waveform, negative electrode in wound, 100 pps
,The principle behind wound healing with electrical stimulation is galvanotaxis. The
current's polarity introduced into the wound attracts cells that promote healing. Thus,
a generator that has polarity must be used. High-voltage pulsed currents are polar
currents. The other stimulators are not polar because they have a counter-pulse in the
opposite direction that cancels out any polar effects. The negative electrode will
attract neutrophils and is used in infected wounds. The positive electrode attracts
macrophages and epidermal cells and is used in treating noninfected wound states. The
frequency of 100 pps provides a continuous, comfortable current and has been
demonstrated to promote healing
The photograph depicts the end range of a patient's hip motion. Which of the
following arthrokinematic motions is MOST likely restricted?
1.Anterior glide
2.Posterior glide
3.Inferior glide
4.Superior glide Ans: 2.Posterior glide
The photograph depicts passive assessment of hip medial (internal) rotation range of
motion. A posterior glide facilitates this motion because of the convex-concave rule
and would be most likely be restricted given the limitation.
Changes in the level of which hormone are MOST likely to contribute to development
of chondromalacia patella in a pregnant woman?
1.Calcitonin
2.Progesterone
3.Relaxin
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,4.Insulin Ans: 3.Relaxin
Chondromalacia is a roughening of the cartilage behind the kneecap, and relaxin causes
an increase in tendon and ligament laxity, exacerbating any friction between the patella
and the femur
A physical therapist is reviewing the laboratory report of a patient who received a
diagnosis of pneumonia 2 weeks ago. The patient's white blood cell count is currently
9,000 cells/mm3. Which of the following conditions does this value indicate for the
patient?
1.Anemia
2.Development of leukocytosis
3.Immunosuppression
4.Resolution of the pneumonia infection Ans: 4.Resolution of the pneumonia infection
The patient's white blood cell count is within the normal range of 4500-11,000/mm3,
so the infection has resolved.
A patient has the deformity shown in the photograph. Which of the following shoe
modifications is MOST likely to be beneficial for this patient?
1.High toe box
2.Metatarsal pad
3.Rocker bar
4.Metatarsal bar Ans: 1.High toe box
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, The photograph depicts a hammer toe (p. 1003). A high toe box would allow space for
the hammer toe and would decrease irritation
Which of the following positions of the humerus is BEST for application of an
ultrasound treatment to the supraspinatus tendon insertion?
1.Flexion and lateral (external) rotation
2.Extension and medial (internal) rotation
3.Abduction and lateral (external) rotation
4.Flexion and medial (internal) rotation Ans: 2.Extension and medial (internal) rotation
Extension and medial (internal) rotation of the shoulder puts the supraspinatus tendon
in the most accessible position.
A patient reports an insidious onset of swelling of 1 month's duration on the dorsum
of the left foot. Which of the following conditions is the MOST likely cause?
1.Heart failure
2.Chronic venous insufficiency
3.Lymphedema
4.Lipedema Ans: 3.Lymphedema
Lymphedema is usually unilateral with typical presentation distally on the extremity
(dorsum of the foot or hand)
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