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NPTE(Retired)- Questions AND Answers 2024
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NPTE(Retired)- Questions ANDAnswers 2024
A patient has a full-thickness burn on the posterior aspect of the foot and
leg. When a dressing is being applied to the burn, the ankle should be placed
in which of the following positions? - -Slight dorsiflexion and slight eversion
-A patient has a full-thickness burn to the antecubital region. Which of the
following positions is BEST for splinting the extremity? - -Elbow extension
and supination
-A patient has an acute lateral ankle sprain and is demonstrating cardinal
signs of inflammation. Which of the following interventions is MOST
appropriate at this point? - -PROM
-A patient has burns on the anterior aspect of the upper arm and axilla. To
prevent contracture and loss of ROM, the arm should be placed in a position
of rest with the shoulder at: - -90° of abduction
-A patient has gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of the following
precautions should be observed for an exercise program that must be
performed in a supine position? - -Avoid exercise just after eating
-A patient is recovering from a stretch injury to the upper trunk of the
brachial plexus. Which of the following exercises would be MOST appropriate
for the patient to perform to regain strength? - -Biceps curls using a free
weight
-A patient returns home after a total hip arthroplasty. If a posterolateral
surgical approach was used, which of the following interventions would be
MOST appropriate as an environmental modification in the patient's home? -
-Place blocks under the legs of a low bed to raise it up.
-A patient sustained a dislocation at the glenohumeral joint with a tear of
the anterior aspect of the joint capsule. During the patient's exercise
program, which of the following motions of the joint should be AVOIDED? - -
Horizontal abduction
-A patient who had a right cerebrovascular accident lacks hip extension at
midstance on the involved side when walking. Which of the following
interventions would be MOST effective to facilitate hip extension on the
involved sie? - -Standing with the right foot on top of a step
, -A patient who has myasthenia gravis reports being unable to perform
required exercises after doing housework and running errands, due to
fatigue and weakness. Which of the following instructions for exercise is
MOST appropriate for the patient? - -Alternate housework/errand days with
exercise days
-A patient who has Parkinson disease is being instructed in bed mobility.
Which of the following activities is LEAST likely to enhance the quality of
movement? - -Practicing long rolling in both directions
-A patient who has Parkinson disease should AVOID which of the following
therapeutic exercises? - -Sit-ups in supine position
-A patient who has type 2 diabetes and who is participating in a
cardiovascular fitness program MOST likely will need to institute which of the
following changes in diabetes management as fitness levels increase? - -
Decreasing the amount of insulin taken daily
-A patient who has type 2 diabetes is being treated for a wound on the lower
extremity that recently became infected. Which of the following treatments
is MOST appropriate INITIALLY? - -High-voltage monophasic stimulation
using cathodal stimulation
-A patient with a posterolateral lumbar disc herniation walks with the trunk
in slight flexion and rotation. Which of the following positioning strategies for
the patient at work would MOST reduce the chance of additional pressure on
the injury? - -Stand with a normal erect posture as much as possible
-A patient with an acquired brain injury is at the confused-inappropriate
level of the Rancho Los Amigos Levels of Cognitive Funcitoning Scale. Which
of the following accommodations is MOST appropriate to provide for the
patient during physical therapy interventions? - -A quiet environment
without distractions
-A patient with an exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis reports tightness and
swelling in multiple joints. Which of the following exercises would be
CONTRAINDICATED at this time? - -Stretching
-A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is experiencing
dyspnea after exercise. In what position is it MOST appropriate to place the
patient? - -Sitting with arms propped forward on a table
-A patient with hyperthyroidism is performing a strengthening program.
Which of the following patient features would be MOST important for a PTA to
monitor? - -Muscle weakness
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