- Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NPTE Exam Questions With Correct Answers A+ A Physical Therapist hears a pansystolic murmur. Which of the following should the Physical Therapist suspect is the cause for this murmur? Ventricular septal defect Aortic regurgitation Mitral valve prolapse Pulmonary stenosis - AnswerVentricular septal Defect In the patient's chart it is noted that an S3 heart sound was present. Which of the following BEST describes the Physical Therapist's interpretation of this data? Heart failure ...

NPTE 5 Exam Questions With Correct Answers A+ C1. After an uncomplicated acute myocardial infarction (MI), which graded exercise test (GXT) should be administered to the patient before hospital discharge? 1. Symptom-limited GXT at 10 days post MI. 2. Low level GXT at 4 to 6 days post MI. 3. GXT to 85% age predicted maximum HR 3 to 5 days post MI. 4. GXT to 75% age predicted maximum HR 4 to 6 days post MI. - Answer2. Low level GXT at 4 to 6 days post MI. C2. A newborn is examined at birt...

NPTE MODALITIES PRACTICE QUESTIONS With Correct Answers A+ Which situation would warrant the coolest water temperature? a. pain management b. general exercise c. treatment of burns d. chronic osteoarthritis - AnswerAnswer: b Rationale: The temperature of water for general exercise should be between 79-92 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature would need to be significantly higher for the remaining options: pain management 99-104 degrees Fahrenheit; treatment of burns 96-98 degrees Fahren...

NPTE: Cardiovascular Exam Questions With Correct Answers A+ 4 layers of heart tissue - Answer- pericardium - epicardium - myocardium (muscle) - endocardium: smooth lining of inner surface atrial contraction contributes ___% of end diastolic volume - Answer20-30% right coronary artery: supplies what? - AnswerAV node, bundle of His, (SA node 60% of time), R atrium, most of R ventricle, inf. wall of L ventricle (in most people) 2 branches of left coronary artery, what do they supply? - Ans...

NPTE Exam Questions With Correct Answers A+ The humeral head is (antroverted/retroverted) how many degrees? - Answerretroverted 20-30 The longitudinal axis of the head of the humerus is how many degrees from the neck? - Answer135 The loose packed position of the GHJ is? - Answer55-70 abd 30 horiz add neutral rot 70 degrees elbow flexion with 10 degrees of supination is loose packed position for what joint at the elbow? what is the other joint and what is the loose pack position? - Answ...

NPTE Practice Questions With Correct Answers A+ A patient with a tracheostomy tube has been hospitalized for 2 days. During PT the patient suddenly exhibits dyspnea, cyanosis of lips and cramping of R calf muscle. What should the therapist suspect based off the sx? a. heart failure b. DVT c. respiratory distress d. pulmonary embolism - AnswerC. Respiratory Distress dyspnea, SOB or cramping in calf mms are common signs of respiratory distress. Mucus plugging, tube displacement, disrupti...

NPTE Exam Questions With Correct Answers A+ Vex/Cave Rule for capitate, lunate, scaphoid and triquetrum? - AnswerVex=Opp Loose packed position for GH Joint? - Answer50-70 Deg Abd, 35 Deg Horz Abd Loose packed position for Humeroulnar joint ? - Answer70 deg flex, 10 deg Sup Loose packed Position for Proximal Radioulnar Joint? - AnswerFull Ext 35 deg Sup Loose packed Position for Distal Radioulnar Joint? - Answer10 deg sup Vex/Cave Rule for Navicular, Cuneiform? - AnswerVex=opp Vex/Cave Ru...

NPTE Practice Questions And Answers Latest Update.

NPTE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED What ligament runs with the PCL and has a common insertion into the lateral aspect of the medial condyle? - Answer-Meniscofemoral Which knee ligament inserts into the expansion of semimembranosus, partially blends with the capsule, forms the floor of the popliteal fossa, and strengthens the posterior medial capsule? - Answer-Oblique popliteal Which knee ligament is Y-shaped and stems from the fibular head to strengthen the posterolat...

NPTE MODALITIES PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ Which substance used with iontophoresis has a positive polarity? a. lidocaine b. salicylates c. dexamethasone d. calcium chloride - Answer: a Rationale: Lidocaine has a positive polarity and is used with iontophoresis to provide analgesia and treat inflammation. Salicylates, dexamethasone, and calcium chloride have a negative polarity. Which massage technique is perf...