NPTE FF - Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which is an absolute contraindication with pregnancy?
Restrictive or Chronic Bronchitis? - CORRECT ANSWER Restrictive!
A woman CAN exercise with chronic bronchitis
A 23-year-old healthy male plans to start working out as part of his New Year's resolution. The
sympathetic nervous system would contribute to which of the following responses to ACUTE
exercise?
Select one:
A. Increased peristalsis
B. Increased heart rate
C. Increased rate of breathing
D. Skeletal muscle contraction - CORRECT ANSWER C
A patient presents to the physical therapy clinic after complaining of anterior shin pain. During
gait analysis, the PT notices that the patient is demonstrating drop foot. Despite the physician's
diagnosis of shin splints, the PT notes the signs and symptoms are more consistent with anterior
compartment syndrome. To confirm this diagnosis, what clinical findings MUST be present?
A. Weak plantarflexors and paresthesia along the anterior lower leg
B. Weak dorsiflexors and paresthesia along the anterior lower leg
C. Weak plantarflexors and paresthesia between the 1st and 2nd toes
D. Weak dorsiflexors and paresthesia between the 1st and 2nd toes - CORRECT
ANSWER D
TA = Deep Fibular N = 1 & 2nd toe!
,Which of the following treatment guidelines below is LEAST important for diabetic sensory
neuropathy?
A. Foot care
B. Orthotics
C. Improving circulation
D. Maintain HbA1c less than 7% - CORRECT ANSWER C
A female who suffered a stroke ten years ago comes to an outpatient clinic with complaints of
chronic back pain. The physical therapist assesses the patient's gait cycle and decides to take a
video of the patient in slow motion. In regards to a normal gait pattern, dorsiflexors terminate
their action by the end of which phase of gait?
A. The end of loading response
B. The end of terminal swing
C. The end of terminal stance
D. The end of midswing - CORRECT ANSWER A
think rocker chair example from class
Following a stroke, a PT is giving a 62-year-old patient education about positioning in bed.
Which is the BEST position to place the lower extremity when lying in supine?
A. Pelvic retracted, knee in extension, ankle in neutral with nothing against soles of feet
B. Pelvic protracted, knee on small towel roll, ankle in neutral with nothing against soles of feet
C. Pelvic retracted, knee on small towel, ankle on small towel roll with support against soles of
feet
D. Pelvic protracted, knee in extension, ankle in neutral with support against soles of feet -
CORRECT ANSWER B
, hip and knee slightly flexed!
An adult patient diagnosed with cystic fibrosis is receiving postural drainage and percussion. The
patient is positioned in right side-lying with the foot of the bed elevated to 18 inches, and a
pillow placed between and under the knees. Which lobe is being drained?
A. Left lower lobe lateral basal
B. Right lower lobe lateral basal
C. Left lower lobe posterior basal
D. Left lower lobe anterior basal - CORRECT ANSWER D
Which of the following rehabilitation activities will cause the MOST strain to an ACL following
allographic reconstruction?
A. Isometric quadriceps contraction at 60 degrees
B. Isometric quads contraction at 15 degrees
C. Isometric hamstring contraction at 15 degrees
D. Simultaneous quadriceps and hamstrings contraction at 60 degrees - CORRECT
ANSWER B
Which one of the following sympathetic cardiovascular changes occurs in a patient with long-
standing type 1 diabetes mellitus?
A. HR becomes fixed
B. Higher resting HR
C. Lower resting HR
D. Exercise increases HR - CORRECT ANSWER A
DM have cardiac denervation syndrome = fixed HR
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which is an absolute contraindication with pregnancy?
Restrictive or Chronic Bronchitis? - CORRECT ANSWER Restrictive!
A woman CAN exercise with chronic bronchitis
A 23-year-old healthy male plans to start working out as part of his New Year's resolution. The
sympathetic nervous system would contribute to which of the following responses to ACUTE
exercise?
Select one:
A. Increased peristalsis
B. Increased heart rate
C. Increased rate of breathing
D. Skeletal muscle contraction - CORRECT ANSWER C
A patient presents to the physical therapy clinic after complaining of anterior shin pain. During
gait analysis, the PT notices that the patient is demonstrating drop foot. Despite the physician's
diagnosis of shin splints, the PT notes the signs and symptoms are more consistent with anterior
compartment syndrome. To confirm this diagnosis, what clinical findings MUST be present?
A. Weak plantarflexors and paresthesia along the anterior lower leg
B. Weak dorsiflexors and paresthesia along the anterior lower leg
C. Weak plantarflexors and paresthesia between the 1st and 2nd toes
D. Weak dorsiflexors and paresthesia between the 1st and 2nd toes - CORRECT
ANSWER D
TA = Deep Fibular N = 1 & 2nd toe!
,Which of the following treatment guidelines below is LEAST important for diabetic sensory
neuropathy?
A. Foot care
B. Orthotics
C. Improving circulation
D. Maintain HbA1c less than 7% - CORRECT ANSWER C
A female who suffered a stroke ten years ago comes to an outpatient clinic with complaints of
chronic back pain. The physical therapist assesses the patient's gait cycle and decides to take a
video of the patient in slow motion. In regards to a normal gait pattern, dorsiflexors terminate
their action by the end of which phase of gait?
A. The end of loading response
B. The end of terminal swing
C. The end of terminal stance
D. The end of midswing - CORRECT ANSWER A
think rocker chair example from class
Following a stroke, a PT is giving a 62-year-old patient education about positioning in bed.
Which is the BEST position to place the lower extremity when lying in supine?
A. Pelvic retracted, knee in extension, ankle in neutral with nothing against soles of feet
B. Pelvic protracted, knee on small towel roll, ankle in neutral with nothing against soles of feet
C. Pelvic retracted, knee on small towel, ankle on small towel roll with support against soles of
feet
D. Pelvic protracted, knee in extension, ankle in neutral with support against soles of feet -
CORRECT ANSWER B
, hip and knee slightly flexed!
An adult patient diagnosed with cystic fibrosis is receiving postural drainage and percussion. The
patient is positioned in right side-lying with the foot of the bed elevated to 18 inches, and a
pillow placed between and under the knees. Which lobe is being drained?
A. Left lower lobe lateral basal
B. Right lower lobe lateral basal
C. Left lower lobe posterior basal
D. Left lower lobe anterior basal - CORRECT ANSWER D
Which of the following rehabilitation activities will cause the MOST strain to an ACL following
allographic reconstruction?
A. Isometric quadriceps contraction at 60 degrees
B. Isometric quads contraction at 15 degrees
C. Isometric hamstring contraction at 15 degrees
D. Simultaneous quadriceps and hamstrings contraction at 60 degrees - CORRECT
ANSWER B
Which one of the following sympathetic cardiovascular changes occurs in a patient with long-
standing type 1 diabetes mellitus?
A. HR becomes fixed
B. Higher resting HR
C. Lower resting HR
D. Exercise increases HR - CORRECT ANSWER A
DM have cardiac denervation syndrome = fixed HR
