Random NPTE stuff (from PEAT) Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Right lateral segment postural drainage Ans: Left sidelying with legs raised 18 inches
What is a typical location (dermatome) for occurrence of shingles rash Ans: T11 - T12
dermatome along the iliac crest
A patient with right shoulder pain exhibits bruising, palmar erythema and signs of
confusion - which organ is most likely involved Ans: Liver
S&S of liver disease
Where is pancreatic pain most likely to refer to Ans: left shoulder
Where can renal pain be referred to Ans: More commonly felt in posterior subcostal
region
Can refer to shoulder
What dressing is most appropriate to use with an infected wound that also requires
hemostasis Ans: Alginate - it provides both hemostasis and is appropriate to use over
an infected wound
What is the most occlusive dressing type Ans: Hydrocolloid dressing
positive stemmer sign Ans: Skin on the dorsum of the toes and fingers cannot be
lifted, or is difficult to lift, compared to the opposite side
Presence of a stemmer sign is considered to accurately diagnose the presence of
lymphedema
A wound that is deep, regularly shaped and dry is likely an _______________ wound
Ans: Arterial
,When is compression therapy for management of edema contraindicated? Ans: In the
presence of peripheral arterial disease
A superficial, irregularly sharped, highly exudative wound is most likely a
________________ Ans: Venous ulcer
_______________________ is considered one of the most important therapeutic
measures for prevention and treatment of venous leg ulcers Ans: Compression
therapy
Edema associated with chronic venous insuffiency usually presents Ans: In a gaiter
distribution creating an inverted bottle at the calf
Lipedema presentation Ans: Symmetrical swelling of both legs, extending from hips to
ankles
Onset is primarily proximal to distal
Metatarsal pad Ans: Transfers stress from the metatarsal heads to the metatarsal
shafts reducing plantar pressure
Rocker bars Ans: Attach to the sole of the shoe proximal to the metatarsal heads to
reduce the distance the patient travels during stance phase and to shift the load from
metatarsophalangeal joints to the metatarsal shaft
Metatarsal bar Ans: Place posterior to the metatarsal heads on the sole of the shoe to
assist in transferring stress from the metatarsophalangeal joints to the metatarsal shafts
during late stance
RA presentation Ans: General fatigue
Weakness
Bilateral symptomatic joints
Most often presenting first in the hands and wrists
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, Position to best access supraspinatus tendon insertion Ans: Shoulder extension + IR
Reiter syndrome (reactive arthritis) Ans: Systemic disease that can cause pain in
multiple joints
Usually asymmetric
Occurs after infection
Presents over several weeks
Signs and symptoms of slipped capital femoral epiphysis Ans: Typically found in
adolescents (10-16 y/o)
Leg shortness
Knee pain
Pain with hip IR
Groin pain (with hip flexed to 80 - 90 deg + IR + adduction)
Anterior impingement test Ans: Pain with hip flex 80-90 deg + IR + add
FABER is used to indicate what kinds of dysfunction Ans: Lumbar, SIJ, or posterior hip
dysfunction associated with the capsule
*** although it is a femoroacetabular impingement test, its is a better indicator of
posterior hip dysfunction than anterior hip dysfunction ***
normal fasting blood glucose Ans: 60 - 99 mg/dL
Hypoglycemia - fasting blood glucose Ans: < 70 mg/dL
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Detailed Verified Answers
Right lateral segment postural drainage Ans: Left sidelying with legs raised 18 inches
What is a typical location (dermatome) for occurrence of shingles rash Ans: T11 - T12
dermatome along the iliac crest
A patient with right shoulder pain exhibits bruising, palmar erythema and signs of
confusion - which organ is most likely involved Ans: Liver
S&S of liver disease
Where is pancreatic pain most likely to refer to Ans: left shoulder
Where can renal pain be referred to Ans: More commonly felt in posterior subcostal
region
Can refer to shoulder
What dressing is most appropriate to use with an infected wound that also requires
hemostasis Ans: Alginate - it provides both hemostasis and is appropriate to use over
an infected wound
What is the most occlusive dressing type Ans: Hydrocolloid dressing
positive stemmer sign Ans: Skin on the dorsum of the toes and fingers cannot be
lifted, or is difficult to lift, compared to the opposite side
Presence of a stemmer sign is considered to accurately diagnose the presence of
lymphedema
A wound that is deep, regularly shaped and dry is likely an _______________ wound
Ans: Arterial
,When is compression therapy for management of edema contraindicated? Ans: In the
presence of peripheral arterial disease
A superficial, irregularly sharped, highly exudative wound is most likely a
________________ Ans: Venous ulcer
_______________________ is considered one of the most important therapeutic
measures for prevention and treatment of venous leg ulcers Ans: Compression
therapy
Edema associated with chronic venous insuffiency usually presents Ans: In a gaiter
distribution creating an inverted bottle at the calf
Lipedema presentation Ans: Symmetrical swelling of both legs, extending from hips to
ankles
Onset is primarily proximal to distal
Metatarsal pad Ans: Transfers stress from the metatarsal heads to the metatarsal
shafts reducing plantar pressure
Rocker bars Ans: Attach to the sole of the shoe proximal to the metatarsal heads to
reduce the distance the patient travels during stance phase and to shift the load from
metatarsophalangeal joints to the metatarsal shaft
Metatarsal bar Ans: Place posterior to the metatarsal heads on the sole of the shoe to
assist in transferring stress from the metatarsophalangeal joints to the metatarsal shafts
during late stance
RA presentation Ans: General fatigue
Weakness
Bilateral symptomatic joints
Most often presenting first in the hands and wrists
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, Position to best access supraspinatus tendon insertion Ans: Shoulder extension + IR
Reiter syndrome (reactive arthritis) Ans: Systemic disease that can cause pain in
multiple joints
Usually asymmetric
Occurs after infection
Presents over several weeks
Signs and symptoms of slipped capital femoral epiphysis Ans: Typically found in
adolescents (10-16 y/o)
Leg shortness
Knee pain
Pain with hip IR
Groin pain (with hip flexed to 80 - 90 deg + IR + adduction)
Anterior impingement test Ans: Pain with hip flex 80-90 deg + IR + add
FABER is used to indicate what kinds of dysfunction Ans: Lumbar, SIJ, or posterior hip
dysfunction associated with the capsule
*** although it is a femoroacetabular impingement test, its is a better indicator of
posterior hip dysfunction than anterior hip dysfunction ***
normal fasting blood glucose Ans: 60 - 99 mg/dL
Hypoglycemia - fasting blood glucose Ans: < 70 mg/dL
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