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FSBPT Practice Exam Questions and
Answers
Question 1
A patient with a recent history of immobilization has a new onset of unilateral leg
swelling with dependent edema. This condition is MOST likely due to:
1. congestive heart failure.
2. peripheral arterial disease.
3. deep vein thrombosis.
4. lymphedema.
Correct Answer
Deep vein thrombosis
Question 2
Which of the following structures would be MOST commonly involved in a surgical
release for Dupuytren contracture?
1. First metacarpal joint capsule
2. Transverse carpal ligament
3. Annular pulleys
4. Palmar fascia
Correct Answer
Palmar fascia
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Question 3
Which of the following problems is MOST important to address in a 10-year-old child
who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
1. Increased joint mobility
2. Increased ligamentous laxity
3. Decreased ability to walk independently
4. Decreased sensation in the lower extremities
Correct Answer
Decreased ability to walk independently
As a child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy ages and muscle degeneration
progresses, physical therapy is essential in addressing ambulation aids as well as
seated mobility options to maximize functional mobility.
Question 4
Which of the following value ranges is considered NORMAL for ejection fraction of
the heart?
1. 5% to 20%
2. 25% to 45%
3. 55% to 75%
4. 80% to 100%
Correct Answer
3. 55% to 75%
Ejection fraction measures ventricular contractility. Ejection fraction is determined
by stroke volume divided by left ventricle end diastolic volume. Since not all blood
should be pumped out of the ventricle during contraction, normal ejection fraction
is 55% to 75%.
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Question 5
Which of the following signs or symptoms is MOST likely to occur in a patient who
becomes dehydrated during a strenuous cardiac conditioning program?
1. Hypertension
2. Hypotension
3. Weight gain
4. Decreased body temperature
Correct Answer
Hypotension
In a patient who becomes dehydrated, hypotension occurs secondary to decrease in
fluids and consequent increase in heart rate and decrease in blood pressure.
Question 6
A patient who has Guillain-Barré syndrome is MOST likely to exhibit which of the
following signs and symptoms?
1. Muscle weakness that progresses from proximal to distal and diminished deep
tendon reflexes
2. Muscle weakness that progresses from distal to proximal and diminished deep
tendon reflexes
3. Muscle weakness that progresses from proximal to distal and diplopia
4. Muscle weakness that progresses from distal to proximal and diplopia
Correct Answer
Muscle weakness that progresses from distal to proximal and diminished deep
tendon reflexes
Proximally progressing muscle weakness and diminished deep tendon reflexes are
two of the common signs and symptoms of Guillain-Barré syndrome
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Question 7
The results of a patient's spirometry test reveal a tidal volume of 500 mL, residual
volume of 1300 mL, and vital capacity of 4600 mL. The patient MOST likely has which
of the following conditions?
1. Sarcoidosis
2. Cystic fibrosis
3. Diabetes mellitus
4. Systemic lupus erythematosus
Correct Answer
Cystic fibrosis
Obstructive pulmonary diseases are classified by normal or elevated tidal volume,
normal or elevated residual volume, and normal or elevated vital capacity. In this
patient, tidal volume and vital capacity are normal, but residual volume is elevated.
Cystic fibrosis is an obstructive lung disease
Question 8
Which of the following hand deformities is MOST commonly related to the
progression of rheumatoid arthritis?
1. Volar (palmar) subluxation with ulnar drift
2. Volar (palmar) subluxation with radial drift
3. Dorsal subluxation with radial drift
4. Dorsal subluxation with ulnar drift
Correct Answer
Volar (palmar) subluxation with ulnar drift
The carpals move into subluxation toward the volar (palmar) surface of the hand,
not the dorsum (back) of the hand.
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FSBPT Practice Exam Questions and
Answers
Question 1
A patient with a recent history of immobilization has a new onset of unilateral leg
swelling with dependent edema. This condition is MOST likely due to:
1. congestive heart failure.
2. peripheral arterial disease.
3. deep vein thrombosis.
4. lymphedema.
Correct Answer
Deep vein thrombosis
Question 2
Which of the following structures would be MOST commonly involved in a surgical
release for Dupuytren contracture?
1. First metacarpal joint capsule
2. Transverse carpal ligament
3. Annular pulleys
4. Palmar fascia
Correct Answer
Palmar fascia
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Question 3
Which of the following problems is MOST important to address in a 10-year-old child
who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
1. Increased joint mobility
2. Increased ligamentous laxity
3. Decreased ability to walk independently
4. Decreased sensation in the lower extremities
Correct Answer
Decreased ability to walk independently
As a child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy ages and muscle degeneration
progresses, physical therapy is essential in addressing ambulation aids as well as
seated mobility options to maximize functional mobility.
Question 4
Which of the following value ranges is considered NORMAL for ejection fraction of
the heart?
1. 5% to 20%
2. 25% to 45%
3. 55% to 75%
4. 80% to 100%
Correct Answer
3. 55% to 75%
Ejection fraction measures ventricular contractility. Ejection fraction is determined
by stroke volume divided by left ventricle end diastolic volume. Since not all blood
should be pumped out of the ventricle during contraction, normal ejection fraction
is 55% to 75%.
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Question 5
Which of the following signs or symptoms is MOST likely to occur in a patient who
becomes dehydrated during a strenuous cardiac conditioning program?
1. Hypertension
2. Hypotension
3. Weight gain
4. Decreased body temperature
Correct Answer
Hypotension
In a patient who becomes dehydrated, hypotension occurs secondary to decrease in
fluids and consequent increase in heart rate and decrease in blood pressure.
Question 6
A patient who has Guillain-Barré syndrome is MOST likely to exhibit which of the
following signs and symptoms?
1. Muscle weakness that progresses from proximal to distal and diminished deep
tendon reflexes
2. Muscle weakness that progresses from distal to proximal and diminished deep
tendon reflexes
3. Muscle weakness that progresses from proximal to distal and diplopia
4. Muscle weakness that progresses from distal to proximal and diplopia
Correct Answer
Muscle weakness that progresses from distal to proximal and diminished deep
tendon reflexes
Proximally progressing muscle weakness and diminished deep tendon reflexes are
two of the common signs and symptoms of Guillain-Barré syndrome
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Question 7
The results of a patient's spirometry test reveal a tidal volume of 500 mL, residual
volume of 1300 mL, and vital capacity of 4600 mL. The patient MOST likely has which
of the following conditions?
1. Sarcoidosis
2. Cystic fibrosis
3. Diabetes mellitus
4. Systemic lupus erythematosus
Correct Answer
Cystic fibrosis
Obstructive pulmonary diseases are classified by normal or elevated tidal volume,
normal or elevated residual volume, and normal or elevated vital capacity. In this
patient, tidal volume and vital capacity are normal, but residual volume is elevated.
Cystic fibrosis is an obstructive lung disease
Question 8
Which of the following hand deformities is MOST commonly related to the
progression of rheumatoid arthritis?
1. Volar (palmar) subluxation with ulnar drift
2. Volar (palmar) subluxation with radial drift
3. Dorsal subluxation with radial drift
4. Dorsal subluxation with ulnar drift
Correct Answer
Volar (palmar) subluxation with ulnar drift
The carpals move into subluxation toward the volar (palmar) surface of the hand,
not the dorsum (back) of the hand.
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