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NPTE FSBPT Practice Exam FSBPT Questions
and Answers
Question 1
Four months after sustaining a fractured humerus, a patient has reached a plateau.
Active and passive shoulder motions have improved but remain impaired. The patient
reports pain and tenderness when the fracture site is palpated. The patient's
temperature is 98.6°F (37°C). What is the MOST likely cause of the patient's lack of
recent progress?
1.Infection of the fractured bone
2.Nonunion of the fracture
3.Heterotopic ossification
4.Compartment syndrome
Correct Answer
2.Nonunion of the fracture
Individuals who have a nonunion fracture often have pain, heat, and tenderness at
the fracture site.
Question 2
When monitoring the vital signs of a person who has mitral valve prolapse, which of
the following findings is MOST likely to be observed?
1.Bradypnea
2.Bradycardia
3.Tachypnea
4.Tachycardia
Correct Answer
4.Tachycardia
Tachycardia, which is rapid heart beat, is a clinical sign/symptom of mitral valve
prolapse due to dysautonomia
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Question 3
The exercise shown in the photograph is LEAST appropriate for a patient who has
which of the following characteristics?
1.Anterior glenohumeral instability
2.Forward head posture
3.Limited glenohumeral lateral (external) rotation range of motion
4.Tightness of the pectoralis minor and pectoralis major
Correct Answer
1.Anterior glenohumeral instability
Patient in picture was in shoulder flexion an lateral rotation agains the wall.
The activity shown in the photograph will force the humeral head anteriorly, thus
encouraging anterior dislocation. Lateral (external) rotation and abduction should
be avoided (pp. 547-548). This activity is appropriate for a patient who has
hypomobility, not ins
Question 4
Four months after sustaining a fractured humerus, a patient has reached a plateau.
Active and passive shoulder motions have improved but remain impaired. The patient
reports pain and tenderness when the fracture site is palpated. The patient's
temperature is 98.6°F (37°C). What is the MOST likely cause of the patient's lack of
recent progress?
1.Infection of the fractured bone
2.Nonunion of the fracture
3.Heterotopic ossification
4.Compartment syndrome
Correct Answer
2.Nonunion of the fracture
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Question 5
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
3.deep vein thrombosis.
Question 6
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is CONTRAINDICATED for use on a
patient:
1.with a demand pacemaker.
2.with a history of stable angina.
3.with terminal cancer.
4.who is pregnant during labor.
Correct Answer
1.with a demand pacemaker
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation can be performed to treat a pregnant
patient but may not be used over the uterus. Electrical stimulation may be used for
pain relief during labor.
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Question 7
In a patient with unilateral hip impairment, a cane is ordinarily used on the:
1.uninvolved side to lessen the muscle force required of the abductors on the
involved side.
2.involved side to lessen the muscle force required of the hip abductors on that side.
3.uninvolved side to lessen the muscle force required of the adductors on the
involved side.
4.involved side to lessen the muscle force required of the hip abductors on the
uninvolved side.
Correct Answer
1.uninvolved side to lessen the muscle force required of the abductors on the
involved side.
Use of a cane on the uninvolved side will help to decrease the force required of the
hip abductors on the impaired side when weight-bearing.
Question 8
A patient has been experiencing postural hypotension when moving from supine to
sitting position. To reduce the risk of hypotension, which of the following actions
should be implemented prior to treatment?
1.Elevate the head of the bed.
2.Place the bed in the Trendelenburg position.
3.Remove the patient's compression stockings.
4.Encourage the patient to limit consumption of salt.
Correct Answer
1.Elevate the head of the bed.
Elevating the head of the bed assists in venous return and decreases the risk of
hypotension
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NPTE FSBPT Practice Exam FSBPT Questions
and Answers
Question 1
Four months after sustaining a fractured humerus, a patient has reached a plateau.
Active and passive shoulder motions have improved but remain impaired. The patient
reports pain and tenderness when the fracture site is palpated. The patient's
temperature is 98.6°F (37°C). What is the MOST likely cause of the patient's lack of
recent progress?
1.Infection of the fractured bone
2.Nonunion of the fracture
3.Heterotopic ossification
4.Compartment syndrome
Correct Answer
2.Nonunion of the fracture
Individuals who have a nonunion fracture often have pain, heat, and tenderness at
the fracture site.
Question 2
When monitoring the vital signs of a person who has mitral valve prolapse, which of
the following findings is MOST likely to be observed?
1.Bradypnea
2.Bradycardia
3.Tachypnea
4.Tachycardia
Correct Answer
4.Tachycardia
Tachycardia, which is rapid heart beat, is a clinical sign/symptom of mitral valve
prolapse due to dysautonomia
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Question 3
The exercise shown in the photograph is LEAST appropriate for a patient who has
which of the following characteristics?
1.Anterior glenohumeral instability
2.Forward head posture
3.Limited glenohumeral lateral (external) rotation range of motion
4.Tightness of the pectoralis minor and pectoralis major
Correct Answer
1.Anterior glenohumeral instability
Patient in picture was in shoulder flexion an lateral rotation agains the wall.
The activity shown in the photograph will force the humeral head anteriorly, thus
encouraging anterior dislocation. Lateral (external) rotation and abduction should
be avoided (pp. 547-548). This activity is appropriate for a patient who has
hypomobility, not ins
Question 4
Four months after sustaining a fractured humerus, a patient has reached a plateau.
Active and passive shoulder motions have improved but remain impaired. The patient
reports pain and tenderness when the fracture site is palpated. The patient's
temperature is 98.6°F (37°C). What is the MOST likely cause of the patient's lack of
recent progress?
1.Infection of the fractured bone
2.Nonunion of the fracture
3.Heterotopic ossification
4.Compartment syndrome
Correct Answer
2.Nonunion of the fracture
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Question 5
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
3.deep vein thrombosis.
Question 6
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is CONTRAINDICATED for use on a
patient:
1.with a demand pacemaker.
2.with a history of stable angina.
3.with terminal cancer.
4.who is pregnant during labor.
Correct Answer
1.with a demand pacemaker
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation can be performed to treat a pregnant
patient but may not be used over the uterus. Electrical stimulation may be used for
pain relief during labor.
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Question 7
In a patient with unilateral hip impairment, a cane is ordinarily used on the:
1.uninvolved side to lessen the muscle force required of the abductors on the
involved side.
2.involved side to lessen the muscle force required of the hip abductors on that side.
3.uninvolved side to lessen the muscle force required of the adductors on the
involved side.
4.involved side to lessen the muscle force required of the hip abductors on the
uninvolved side.
Correct Answer
1.uninvolved side to lessen the muscle force required of the abductors on the
involved side.
Use of a cane on the uninvolved side will help to decrease the force required of the
hip abductors on the impaired side when weight-bearing.
Question 8
A patient has been experiencing postural hypotension when moving from supine to
sitting position. To reduce the risk of hypotension, which of the following actions
should be implemented prior to treatment?
1.Elevate the head of the bed.
2.Place the bed in the Trendelenburg position.
3.Remove the patient's compression stockings.
4.Encourage the patient to limit consumption of salt.
Correct Answer
1.Elevate the head of the bed.
Elevating the head of the bed assists in venous return and decreases the risk of
hypotension
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