NBCE PT Boards Exam 2025/2026 Questions With Completed Solutions.

NBCE PT Boards

________ pad is (-) and larger - ANS Dispersal or indifferent pad
\________ pad is (+) and smaller - ANS Active or treating pad
\__________ diathermy is inside out.
__________ diathermy is outside in. - ANS Microwave--inside out
Shortwave--outside in
\-2 medium frequency
-Crossing sine waves
-Deepest penetrating, least resistant
-For pain control, edema reduction, muscle contraction - ANS Interferential
\-Bidirectional, biphasic, asymmetrical wave
-For muscle contraction
-AC Asymmetrical wave - ANS Faradic
\-Bidirectional, biphasic, symmetrical wave
-For muscle contraction
-AC Symmetrical wave - ANS Sine Wave
\-Stimulates ATP and protein synthesis
-Speeds healing 1.5-2.5x's normal
-Secondary it decreases pain
-Continuous, interrupted DC - ANS Microcurrent
\-Unidirectional, monophasic, continuous wave (no wave form)
-Has strong polarity
-DC continuous current * - ANS Low Volt Galvanic
\-Unidirectional, monophasic, twin peaked/pulsed wave
-For pain control
-DC twin peak pulsed wave - ANS High Volt
\>70 pulses/sec stimulates what? - ANS Enkephalins
\1-10 pulses/sec stimulates what? - ANS Endorphins
\2 Types of traction - ANS 1. Constant pull = continuous traction
- scoliosis or hyperlordosis
2. Pumping pull
- breaks adhesions
\3 Types of Alternating Currents (no polarity) - ANS Sine Wave
Faradic
Interferential
\4 Sensory Reactions to cryotherapy - ANS CBAN
Cold
Burning
Aching
Numbness

,during numbness- you are in constant vasoconstriction; this is when you take ice off
\4 Types of Direct Currents - ANS Low Volt Galvanic
Microcurrent
High Volt
TENS
\Action for TENS - ANS Gate pain control
Opiate pain control
\Action of anterior deltoid - ANS ABduction of shoulder
\Action of biceps femoris - ANS Flex and laterally rotates knee; extends and laterally rotates hip
\Action of Cold Lasers - ANS Decrease inflammation
Decrease pain
Increase AA (protein synthesis)
\Action of Cryotherapy - ANS Hypothermal--removes heat
\Action of erector spinae - ANS Extension of vertebral column
\Action of gastrocnemius - ANS Plantar flexes ankle and assists in knee flexion
\Action of gluteus maximus - ANS Extends and laterally rotates hip
\Action of gluteus medius - ANS ABducts hip joint
\Action of High Volt - ANS Electrokinetic

Pain control via the opiate system
\Action of Infrared - ANS Thermal
\Action of infraspinatus - ANS External rotation of the shoulder
\Action of Interferential - ANS Electrokinetic
Pain control
\Action of latissimus dorsi - ANS Internal rotation, ADDuction, and extension of shoulder
\Action of Levator scapula - ANS Elevates scapula
\Action of longus colli - ANS Bilaterally: flexion
Unilaterally: rotation
\Action of Low Volt Galvanic - ANS Electrochemical and electrokinetic
\Action of lower trapezius - ANS ADDuction, depression and lateral rotation of scapula
\Action of Massage - ANS Mechanical (kinetic and friction)

Greatest effect on the vascular system**
(not good for patients with vascular compromise)
\Action of Microcurrent - ANS Healing Effect
Pain Control
\Action of obliques - ANS Bilaterally: flex vertebral column
Unilaterally: rotate vertebral column
\Action of pec major - ANS ADDucts and medially rotates humerus
\Action of pec minor - ANS Tilts the scapula anteriorly
\Action of posterior deltoid - ANS ABDuction of shoulder joint
\Action of rectus abdominis - ANS Flexes vertebral column
\Action of rhomboids - ANS ADDuct and elevate scapula
\Action of SCM, Scalenes, and Rectus capitis anterior - ANS Bilaterally: Flexion of head

, Unilaterally: Rotation of head
\Action of semitendinosus/semimembranosus - ANS Flexes and medially rotates knee, extends
and medially rotates hip
\Action of serratus anterior - ANS ABDucts scapula
\Action of Shortwave and Microwave Diathermy - ANS Thermal
\Action of soleus - ANS Plantar flexes ankle
\Action of subscapularis - ANS Internal rotation of shoulder
\Action of teres major - ANS INTERNAL rotation, ADDuction and extension of shoulder
\Action of teres minor - ANS EXTERNAL rotation
\Action of the Iliopsoas - ANS Flexes hip joint
\Action of the Rectus Femoris - ANS Flexes the hip joint

Quadriceps extends the knee joint
\Action of the TFL - ANS Abducts, flexes and medially rotates hip joint
\Action of tibialis anterior - ANS DORSIflex and INvert
\Action of tibialis posterior - ANS PLANTARflex and INvert
\Action of traction - ANS Mechanical
\Action of Ultraviolet - ANS Thermal and Photochemical*
\Action of upper trapezius - ANS Adduction of scapula
\Actions of Ultrasound (4) - ANS Thermal
Mechanical - micromassage (main use)
Chemical - increases oxidation (-->increases healing)
Neural - mild anesthetic (radiculopathies!)
\Acute care management takes place when? - ANS first 4 weeks
\Aerobic exercise refers to cyclic movements caused by the contraction of what? - ANS Large
muscle masses relying on aerobic energy pathways
\Amps measure - ANS Number of electrons

LVG = highest
\Antibacterial versus antifungal - ANS brings WBC to surface
\Ataxic motion and to develop coordination (wobble board)

rocker-->wobble-->wobble with vibratory platform - ANS Frenkel's Exercises
\Attracts negative ions - ANS Anode (+)
\Attracts positive ions - ANS Cathode (-)
\Base or carrier frequency for IF - ANS medium 2000-10,000 Hz
Deep penetration
very comfortable
\Bases, metals, and alkaloids are electro____________, while acids, and acid radicals are
electro_____________. - ANS BASES: NEGATIVE
ACIDS: POSITIVE
\Beat or Treating frequency for IF - ANS Low frequency 1-2000 Hz
\Best conductor for ultrasound - ANS water
\Best form of infrared - ANS Hydroculator packs--moist heat