NPTE Practice Exam "C" 2023 with 100% correct answers

1) A patient is hospitalized with an uncomplicated acute myocardial infarction (MI). Which graded exercise test (GXT) should be administered to this patient post-MI but before hospital discharge? correct answersGXT to 70% age predicted HRmax 3-5 days post-MI 2) A newborn is examined at birth using the APGAR test. Which of the following APGAR results is a likely indicatory of potential neurological complications? correct answers3 at 10 minutes 3) A PT requested that a physical therapist assistant (PTA) perform ultrasound (US) to the shoulder of a patient. During the treatment session, the patient experiences an electrical shock. In which situation would the PT be directly responsible for an injury the patient might receive? correct answersThe PT having instructed the PTA to use a device that had malfunctioned on the previous day 4) A patient with coronary artery disease received inpatient cardiac rehabilitation after a myocardial infarction (MI). The patient is now enrolled in an outpatient exercise class that utilizes intermittent training. What is the BEST initial spacing of exercise/rest intervals to safely stress the aerobic system? correct answers2:1 5) A PT examines a patient who sustained an injury to their ring finger while playing football 3 days ago. The examination findings are consistent with a rupture of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon (jersey fingers). What should the therapist do FIRST? correct answersReferral to a hand surgeon 6) A patient seeks physical therapy with a chief complaint of low back pain with radiation into the buttock, posterior thigh, and calf. Physical examination findings include peripheralization of symptoms on extension of the lumbar spine and a positive crossed straight leg raise test. Based on these examination findings, the therapist determines that the patient will respond favorably to which treatment approach? correct answersLumbar traction 7) A patient has fixed forefoot varus malalignment. What possible compensatory motion or posture might occur? correct answersExcessive subtalar pronation