NPTE FSBPT PRACTICE EXAM
Which of the following sequences is MOST appropriate when instructing a
patient with a right lower extremity injury to ascend stairs using axillary
crutches?
1.Advance the right lower extremity, followed by the left lower extremity, then
the crutches.
2.Advance the crutches, followed by the right lower extremity, then the left
lower extremity.
3.Advance the crutches and right lower extremity together, followed by the left
lower extremity.
4.Advance the left lower extremity, followed by the crutches and the right lower
extremity together. - ANSWERS-4.Advance the left lower extremity, followed
by the crutches and the right lower extremity together.
Which of the following characteristics MOST likely would be associated with
the presence of a superficial partial-thickness burn?
1.Extreme pain
2.Eschar
3.Marked edema
4.Dry surface - ANSWERS-1.Extreme pain
1. A superficial partial-thickness burn is extremely painful due to irritation of
nerve endings in the dermis. Superficial partial-thickness burns damage the
epidermis and the papillary layer of the dermis (superficial layer of dermis)
where nerve endings reside.
2. Eschar formation occurs with full-thickness burns. With this type of burn, all
of the epidermal and dermal layers are destroyed completely. Eschar is dead
tissue, consisting of plasma and necrotic cells. Eschar will not be seen with a
superficial partial-thickness burn.
,3. Substantial edema is a common finding with deep partial-thickness burns.
These burns involve destruction of the epidermis into the reticular layer of the
dermis (middle layer). The edema is due to broken blisters and destruction of
the dermal vascular network, which leaks plasma fluid.
4. Superficial burns cause a dry surface because only the epidermis is injured in
these burns.
A patient's wound has an exposed tendon in the wound bed. Which of the
following terms should be used to describe the wound?
1.Stage 2
2.Stage 3
3.Full-thickness
4.Partial-thickness - ANSWERS-3.Full-thickness
1. Stage 2 is a classification for pressure injuries and is a partial-thickness
wound that involves only the epidermis and/or dermis without presence of
slough (p. 189).
2. Stage 3 is a classification for pressure injuries and is a full-thickness wound.
However, in this stage, no tendon would be visible. (p. 189)
3. Full-thickness wounds penetrate through the dermis and into fat. Slough can
be present, and these wounds often involve muscle, tendon, and bone. (p. 11)
4. Partial-thickness wounds involve the epidermis and extend into, but not
through the dermis. Therefore, no tendon would be visible in a partial-thickness
wound. (p. 11)
The procedure shown in the photograph is MOST likely being performed to
decrease a tingling sensation in which of the following areas?
1.Dorsal aspect of the hand
2.Radial side of the forearm
3.Thumb (1st digit) and index finger (2nddigit)
,4.Ring finger (4th digit) and little finger (5th digit) - ANSWERS-3.Thumb (1st
digit) and index finger (2nddigit)
Patient in pic is laying supine while therapist is extension arm and wrist.
shoulder abd, elbow extension, wrist extension.
3. Adverse tension or compression to the median nerve manifests symptoms in
the thumb (1st digit), index finger (2nd digit), and middle finger (3rd digit)
(Lundy-Ekman, p. 344). A median nerve glide is pictured (Dutton).
When performing mechanical cervical traction to increase the intervertebral
space at the C5-C7 levels, which of the following angles of cervical flexion
would be MOST appropriate?
1.0° to 5°
2.10° to 15°
3.25° to 30°
4.40° to 45° - ANSWERS-3.25° to 30°
A patient has limited elbow extension. Which of the following options BEST
describes the active inhibition technique that is appropriate for the patient?
1.With the elbow extended, contract-relax the tight muscle and stretch into
elbow flexion.
2.With the elbow extended, contract-relax the tight muscle and stretch into
elbow extension.
3.With the elbow flexed, contract-relax the tight muscle and stretch into elbow
flexion.
4.With the elbow flexed, contract-relax the tight muscle and stretch into elbow
extension. - ANSWERS-2.With the elbow extended, contract-relax the tight
muscle and stretch into elbow extension.
, A patient is performing the exercise in the photograph against the manual
resistance of the physical therapist assistant's left hand. This exercise is MOST
appropriate for strengthening which of the following muscles?
1.Tibialis anterior
2.Fibularis (peroneus) longus
3.Tibialis posterior
4.Extensor digitorum longus - ANSWERS-2.Fibularis (peroneus) longus
The photograph demonstrates resisted eversion, which strengthens the fibularis
(peroneus) longus 289-290).
Which of the following conditions is BEST characterized by early-stage joint
space narrowing and articular cartilage erosion, and late-stage osteophyte
formation and articular cartilage fissuring and eburnation?
1.Osteoporosis
2.Rheumatoid arthritis
3.Osteoarthritis
4.Ankylosing spondylitis - ANSWERS-3.Osteoarthritis
1. Osteoporosis is a chronic progressive disease characterized by low bone
mass, impaired bone quality, decreased bone strength, and enhanced risk of
fractures (p. 1211).
2. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease causing
early synovial changes, including pannus formation and articular cartilage
eburnation (p. 1318).
3. Osteoarthritis is characterized by early-stage joint space narrowing and
articular cartilage erosion with late-stage osteophyte formation and articular
cartilage fissuring and eburnation (p. 1305).
4. Ankylosing spondylitis is defined as chronic inflammation of the axial
skeleton and sacroiliac joints (p. 1332).
Which of the following sequences is MOST appropriate when instructing a
patient with a right lower extremity injury to ascend stairs using axillary
crutches?
1.Advance the right lower extremity, followed by the left lower extremity, then
the crutches.
2.Advance the crutches, followed by the right lower extremity, then the left
lower extremity.
3.Advance the crutches and right lower extremity together, followed by the left
lower extremity.
4.Advance the left lower extremity, followed by the crutches and the right lower
extremity together. - ANSWERS-4.Advance the left lower extremity, followed
by the crutches and the right lower extremity together.
Which of the following characteristics MOST likely would be associated with
the presence of a superficial partial-thickness burn?
1.Extreme pain
2.Eschar
3.Marked edema
4.Dry surface - ANSWERS-1.Extreme pain
1. A superficial partial-thickness burn is extremely painful due to irritation of
nerve endings in the dermis. Superficial partial-thickness burns damage the
epidermis and the papillary layer of the dermis (superficial layer of dermis)
where nerve endings reside.
2. Eschar formation occurs with full-thickness burns. With this type of burn, all
of the epidermal and dermal layers are destroyed completely. Eschar is dead
tissue, consisting of plasma and necrotic cells. Eschar will not be seen with a
superficial partial-thickness burn.
,3. Substantial edema is a common finding with deep partial-thickness burns.
These burns involve destruction of the epidermis into the reticular layer of the
dermis (middle layer). The edema is due to broken blisters and destruction of
the dermal vascular network, which leaks plasma fluid.
4. Superficial burns cause a dry surface because only the epidermis is injured in
these burns.
A patient's wound has an exposed tendon in the wound bed. Which of the
following terms should be used to describe the wound?
1.Stage 2
2.Stage 3
3.Full-thickness
4.Partial-thickness - ANSWERS-3.Full-thickness
1. Stage 2 is a classification for pressure injuries and is a partial-thickness
wound that involves only the epidermis and/or dermis without presence of
slough (p. 189).
2. Stage 3 is a classification for pressure injuries and is a full-thickness wound.
However, in this stage, no tendon would be visible. (p. 189)
3. Full-thickness wounds penetrate through the dermis and into fat. Slough can
be present, and these wounds often involve muscle, tendon, and bone. (p. 11)
4. Partial-thickness wounds involve the epidermis and extend into, but not
through the dermis. Therefore, no tendon would be visible in a partial-thickness
wound. (p. 11)
The procedure shown in the photograph is MOST likely being performed to
decrease a tingling sensation in which of the following areas?
1.Dorsal aspect of the hand
2.Radial side of the forearm
3.Thumb (1st digit) and index finger (2nddigit)
,4.Ring finger (4th digit) and little finger (5th digit) - ANSWERS-3.Thumb (1st
digit) and index finger (2nddigit)
Patient in pic is laying supine while therapist is extension arm and wrist.
shoulder abd, elbow extension, wrist extension.
3. Adverse tension or compression to the median nerve manifests symptoms in
the thumb (1st digit), index finger (2nd digit), and middle finger (3rd digit)
(Lundy-Ekman, p. 344). A median nerve glide is pictured (Dutton).
When performing mechanical cervical traction to increase the intervertebral
space at the C5-C7 levels, which of the following angles of cervical flexion
would be MOST appropriate?
1.0° to 5°
2.10° to 15°
3.25° to 30°
4.40° to 45° - ANSWERS-3.25° to 30°
A patient has limited elbow extension. Which of the following options BEST
describes the active inhibition technique that is appropriate for the patient?
1.With the elbow extended, contract-relax the tight muscle and stretch into
elbow flexion.
2.With the elbow extended, contract-relax the tight muscle and stretch into
elbow extension.
3.With the elbow flexed, contract-relax the tight muscle and stretch into elbow
flexion.
4.With the elbow flexed, contract-relax the tight muscle and stretch into elbow
extension. - ANSWERS-2.With the elbow extended, contract-relax the tight
muscle and stretch into elbow extension.
, A patient is performing the exercise in the photograph against the manual
resistance of the physical therapist assistant's left hand. This exercise is MOST
appropriate for strengthening which of the following muscles?
1.Tibialis anterior
2.Fibularis (peroneus) longus
3.Tibialis posterior
4.Extensor digitorum longus - ANSWERS-2.Fibularis (peroneus) longus
The photograph demonstrates resisted eversion, which strengthens the fibularis
(peroneus) longus 289-290).
Which of the following conditions is BEST characterized by early-stage joint
space narrowing and articular cartilage erosion, and late-stage osteophyte
formation and articular cartilage fissuring and eburnation?
1.Osteoporosis
2.Rheumatoid arthritis
3.Osteoarthritis
4.Ankylosing spondylitis - ANSWERS-3.Osteoarthritis
1. Osteoporosis is a chronic progressive disease characterized by low bone
mass, impaired bone quality, decreased bone strength, and enhanced risk of
fractures (p. 1211).
2. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease causing
early synovial changes, including pannus formation and articular cartilage
eburnation (p. 1318).
3. Osteoarthritis is characterized by early-stage joint space narrowing and
articular cartilage erosion with late-stage osteophyte formation and articular
cartilage fissuring and eburnation (p. 1305).
4. Ankylosing spondylitis is defined as chronic inflammation of the axial
skeleton and sacroiliac joints (p. 1332).
