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NPTE FSBPT Exam ACTUAL EXAM ALL 400
QUESTIONS and CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: 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 - 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
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QUESTION: 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 - ANSWER-2.Nonunion of the fracture
QUESTION: 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. - ANSWER-3.deep vein thrombosis.
QUESTION: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is CONTRAINDICATED for use on a
patient:
1.with a demand pacemaker.
2.with a history of stable angina.
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3.with terminal cancer.
4.who is pregnant during labor. - 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.
QUESTION: 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.
- 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: 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?
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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. - ANSWER-1.Elevate the head of the bed.
Elevating the head of the bed assists in venous return and decreases the risk of hypotension
Q; 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 - ANSWER-2.Nonunion of the fracture
Individuals who have a nonunion fracture often have pain, heat, and tenderness at the fracture
site.
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NPTE FSBPT Exam ACTUAL EXAM ALL 400
QUESTIONS and CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: 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 - 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
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QUESTION: 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 - ANSWER-2.Nonunion of the fracture
QUESTION: 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. - ANSWER-3.deep vein thrombosis.
QUESTION: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is CONTRAINDICATED for use on a
patient:
1.with a demand pacemaker.
2.with a history of stable angina.
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3.with terminal cancer.
4.who is pregnant during labor. - 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.
QUESTION: 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.
- 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: 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?
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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. - ANSWER-1.Elevate the head of the bed.
Elevating the head of the bed assists in venous return and decreases the risk of hypotension
Q; 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 - ANSWER-2.Nonunion of the fracture
Individuals who have a nonunion fracture often have pain, heat, and tenderness at the fracture
site.
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