NPTE-PTA POCKET EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
2. anterior compartment syndrome - Answer-A long-distance runner is referred to
physical therapy for pain in her bilateral lower limbs. She complains of tightness and
deep cramping pain in the region of the anterior tibialis muscles, which is chronic and
made worse when she runs. What is the likely condition?
1. medial tibial stress syndrome
2. anterior compartment syndrome
3. anterior tibial periostitis
4. tibial plateau fracture
2. grab the hand rims posteriorly and then pull them forward abruptly and forcefully -
Answer-The PTA is teaching a patient with spinal cord injury at L11 to manage curbs in
his wheelchair. The best way to instruct the patient is to have him:
1. throw the head and trunk posteriorly to rise up on the back wheels
2. grab the hand rims posteriorly and then pull them forward abruptly and forcefully
3. throw the head and trunk forward to lift the back wheels
4. grab the hand rims anteriorly and then pull them forward abruptly and forcefully
1. Progress control from small rangr to large range and isometric to isotonic
contractions - Answer-What is the appropriate progression for PNF technique
interventions?
1. Progress control from small rangr to large range and isometric to isotonic
contractions
2. progress controll from small range to large range and isotonic to isometric
contractions
3. progress control from large range to small range and isometric to isotonic
contractions
4. progress control from large range to small range and isotonic to isometric
contractions.
2. position patient in a comfortable resting position with all body parts supported -
Answer-When providing relaxation training to relieve muscular tension, what is the first
important step
1. instruct the patient to focused relaxation through guided imagery
2. position patient in a comfortable resting position with all body parts supported
3. instruct the patient in conscious contraction followed by relaxation of facial muscles
4. provide active range of motion on the extremities in a pain-free range.
, 3. anterior tibial crest - Answer-Which is not a pressure-tolerant area of the typical
transtibial residual limb?
1. medial tibial plateau
2. patellar tendon
3. anterior tibial crest
4. tibial and fibular shafts
2. mat - Answer-Which positioning or mobility device provides a child free floor mobility
in a safe environment
1. sidelyer
2. mat
3. scooter board
4. ball
1. adhesive capsulitis - Answer-Which condition is characterized by a restriction in
shoulder motion as a result of inflammation and fibrosis of the shoulder capsule?
1. adhesive capsulitis
2. impingement syndrome
3. bicipital tendonitis
4. thoracic outlet syndrome
3. vital capacity - Answer-In regards to ventilation, what is the term for the amount of air
under volitional control, typically measured as forced expiratory vital capacity
1. total lung capacity
2. tidal volume
3. vital capacity
4. residual capacity
- Answer-Which hand deformity is the result of median nerve dysfunction?
1. ape hand deformity
2. boutonniere deformity
3. swan neck deformity
4. mallet finger
1. loose-packed position - Answer-Which term describes the joint position where
capsule and other soft tissue are in the most relaxed position?
1. loose-packed position
2. close-packed position
3. open chain
4. closed chain
3. prolonged, slowly applied stretch - Answer-Regarding proprioceptive techniques,
which technique is considered inhibitory?
1. joint traction
2. quick stretch and tapping of muscle belly
3. prolonged, slowly applied stretch
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
2. anterior compartment syndrome - Answer-A long-distance runner is referred to
physical therapy for pain in her bilateral lower limbs. She complains of tightness and
deep cramping pain in the region of the anterior tibialis muscles, which is chronic and
made worse when she runs. What is the likely condition?
1. medial tibial stress syndrome
2. anterior compartment syndrome
3. anterior tibial periostitis
4. tibial plateau fracture
2. grab the hand rims posteriorly and then pull them forward abruptly and forcefully -
Answer-The PTA is teaching a patient with spinal cord injury at L11 to manage curbs in
his wheelchair. The best way to instruct the patient is to have him:
1. throw the head and trunk posteriorly to rise up on the back wheels
2. grab the hand rims posteriorly and then pull them forward abruptly and forcefully
3. throw the head and trunk forward to lift the back wheels
4. grab the hand rims anteriorly and then pull them forward abruptly and forcefully
1. Progress control from small rangr to large range and isometric to isotonic
contractions - Answer-What is the appropriate progression for PNF technique
interventions?
1. Progress control from small rangr to large range and isometric to isotonic
contractions
2. progress controll from small range to large range and isotonic to isometric
contractions
3. progress control from large range to small range and isometric to isotonic
contractions
4. progress control from large range to small range and isotonic to isometric
contractions.
2. position patient in a comfortable resting position with all body parts supported -
Answer-When providing relaxation training to relieve muscular tension, what is the first
important step
1. instruct the patient to focused relaxation through guided imagery
2. position patient in a comfortable resting position with all body parts supported
3. instruct the patient in conscious contraction followed by relaxation of facial muscles
4. provide active range of motion on the extremities in a pain-free range.
, 3. anterior tibial crest - Answer-Which is not a pressure-tolerant area of the typical
transtibial residual limb?
1. medial tibial plateau
2. patellar tendon
3. anterior tibial crest
4. tibial and fibular shafts
2. mat - Answer-Which positioning or mobility device provides a child free floor mobility
in a safe environment
1. sidelyer
2. mat
3. scooter board
4. ball
1. adhesive capsulitis - Answer-Which condition is characterized by a restriction in
shoulder motion as a result of inflammation and fibrosis of the shoulder capsule?
1. adhesive capsulitis
2. impingement syndrome
3. bicipital tendonitis
4. thoracic outlet syndrome
3. vital capacity - Answer-In regards to ventilation, what is the term for the amount of air
under volitional control, typically measured as forced expiratory vital capacity
1. total lung capacity
2. tidal volume
3. vital capacity
4. residual capacity
- Answer-Which hand deformity is the result of median nerve dysfunction?
1. ape hand deformity
2. boutonniere deformity
3. swan neck deformity
4. mallet finger
1. loose-packed position - Answer-Which term describes the joint position where
capsule and other soft tissue are in the most relaxed position?
1. loose-packed position
2. close-packed position
3. open chain
4. closed chain
3. prolonged, slowly applied stretch - Answer-Regarding proprioceptive techniques,
which technique is considered inhibitory?
1. joint traction
2. quick stretch and tapping of muscle belly
3. prolonged, slowly applied stretch
