NPTE Practice Questions
The lymphatic system drains lymph from body tissues and returns it to the:
A.) Nervous system
B.) Cardiac circulation
C.) Venous circulation
D.) Muscles - ANSWERC.) Venous circulation
In regards to arthrokinematics, what is the movement between the metacarpal of the hand and the
proximal phalanx?
.A.) Glide
B.) Roll
C.) Spin
D..) Extension - ANSWERA.) Glide
The PTA is reviewing the PT's evaluation of a patient with torticollis. The patient has torticollis with right
SCM involvement. Which of the following will the patient present with?
A.) Neck side-bending toward the L and rotation to the L
B.) Neck side-bending toward the R and rotation to the L
C.) Neck side-bending toward the R and rotation to the R
D.) Neck side-bending toward the L and rotation to the R - ANSWERB.) Neck side-bending toward the R
and rotation to the L
In which direction do most dislocations of the glenohumeral joint occur?
A.) Anterior-inferior
B.) Posterior-inferior
,C.) Posterior
D.) Superior - ANSWERA.) Anterior-inferior
The PT performs an evaluation for a 75 year-old woman who endured a stroke. She is classified as stage
3 on the Brunnstrom Stages of Motor Recovery scale. What motor presentation can the PTA expect?
A.) Flaccidity, no voluntary movement
B.) Voluntary movement possible but only in synergies, high spasticity
C.) Control and coordination near normal
D.) Voluntary control in isolated joint movements, declining of spasticity and synergies - ANSWERB.)
Voluntary movement possible but only in synergies, high spasticity
A PTA is preparing to work with a patient who has suffered a TBI. The evaluation states that the patient
is a Level III on the Rancho Los Amigos level of cognitive function. What can the therapist expect of this
patient?
A.) Confused-agitated: The patient is in a heightened state of activity. His behavior is bizarre and non-
purposeful relative to environment. His is unable to cooperate directly with treatment efforts
B.) Localized response: The patient reacts specifically but inconsistently to stimuli. The patient may
follow simple commands in an inconsistent and delayed manner such as squeezing the hand or closing
eyes
C.) No response: Patient appears to be in a deep sleep and completely unresponsive to stimulation
D.) Automatic-appropriate: The patient appears appropriate and oriented within the hospital and home
settings but has shallow recall of activities. Judgment is still impaired. - ANSWERB.) Localized response:
The patient reacts specifically but inconsistently to stimuli. The patient may follow simple commands in
an inconsistent and delayed manner such as squeezing the hand or closing eyes.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a goal and indication for superficial thermotherapy?
A.) Increase muscle tone
B.) Increase connective tissue extensibility
C.) Modulate pain
,D.) Accelerate tissue healing - ANSWERA.) Increase muscle tone
In regards to thermotherapy, which condition would be BEST suited for heat application utilizing
paraffin?
A.) Rotator cuff tear
B.) Rheumatoid arthritis of the hand and digits
C.) Chronic lumbar back pain
D.) 5 days s/p total knee arththroscopy - ANSWERB.) Rheumatoid arthritis of the hand and digits
When utilizing intermittent mechanical compression over the full lower extremity, which portion of the
sleeve has the greatest pressure?
A.) In the distal compartments
B.) In the proximal compartments
C.) It alternates between distal and proximal compartments
D.) There is no pressure gradient - ANSWERA.) In the distal compartments
Which mechanical agent is most often indicated in the acute stage after a total knee replacement in
order to accelerate joint ROM gain and tendon and ligament healing, minimizing contracture risk?
A.) Intermittent mechanical compression
B.) Continuous passive motion
C.) Mechanical spinal traction
D.) Tilt table - ANSWERB.) Continuous passive motion
The PTA is teacher her patient with COPD strategies and positions to help catch his breath. Which
position is most effective for a patient with COPD to improve breathing?
A.) Supine
B.) Seated leaning forward on the forearms
, C.) Seated leaning backward into extension
D.) Prone - ANSWERB.) Seated leaning forward on the forearms
Which of the following is NOT a function of the lower gastrointestinal system?
A.) Ingestion and initial breakdown of food
B.) Absorption of water and electrolytes
C.) Elimination of waste products
D.) Storage of waste products - ANSWERA.) Ingestion and initial breakdown of food
Which of the following describes the condition in which the stomach protrude upward through the
diaphragm?
A.) Hiatal hernia
B.) Inflammatory bowel disease
C.) Gastritis
D.) Peptic ulcer disease - ANSWERA.) Hiatal hernia
Which metabolic hormone is secreted by the delta cells of the pancreatic islets?
A.) Glucagon
B.) Insulin
C.) Amylin
D.) Somatostatin - ANSWERD.) Somatostatin
The PTA is challenging a patient's balance by having her seated over an exercise ball with her arms
elevated, while the PTA provides perturbations at the patient's trunk. The patient is having difficulty
maintaining her balance and frequently requires assistant from the PTA through guarding. The PTA
decides to regress the exercise by:
A.) Having the patient close her eyes
The lymphatic system drains lymph from body tissues and returns it to the:
A.) Nervous system
B.) Cardiac circulation
C.) Venous circulation
D.) Muscles - ANSWERC.) Venous circulation
In regards to arthrokinematics, what is the movement between the metacarpal of the hand and the
proximal phalanx?
.A.) Glide
B.) Roll
C.) Spin
D..) Extension - ANSWERA.) Glide
The PTA is reviewing the PT's evaluation of a patient with torticollis. The patient has torticollis with right
SCM involvement. Which of the following will the patient present with?
A.) Neck side-bending toward the L and rotation to the L
B.) Neck side-bending toward the R and rotation to the L
C.) Neck side-bending toward the R and rotation to the R
D.) Neck side-bending toward the L and rotation to the R - ANSWERB.) Neck side-bending toward the R
and rotation to the L
In which direction do most dislocations of the glenohumeral joint occur?
A.) Anterior-inferior
B.) Posterior-inferior
,C.) Posterior
D.) Superior - ANSWERA.) Anterior-inferior
The PT performs an evaluation for a 75 year-old woman who endured a stroke. She is classified as stage
3 on the Brunnstrom Stages of Motor Recovery scale. What motor presentation can the PTA expect?
A.) Flaccidity, no voluntary movement
B.) Voluntary movement possible but only in synergies, high spasticity
C.) Control and coordination near normal
D.) Voluntary control in isolated joint movements, declining of spasticity and synergies - ANSWERB.)
Voluntary movement possible but only in synergies, high spasticity
A PTA is preparing to work with a patient who has suffered a TBI. The evaluation states that the patient
is a Level III on the Rancho Los Amigos level of cognitive function. What can the therapist expect of this
patient?
A.) Confused-agitated: The patient is in a heightened state of activity. His behavior is bizarre and non-
purposeful relative to environment. His is unable to cooperate directly with treatment efforts
B.) Localized response: The patient reacts specifically but inconsistently to stimuli. The patient may
follow simple commands in an inconsistent and delayed manner such as squeezing the hand or closing
eyes
C.) No response: Patient appears to be in a deep sleep and completely unresponsive to stimulation
D.) Automatic-appropriate: The patient appears appropriate and oriented within the hospital and home
settings but has shallow recall of activities. Judgment is still impaired. - ANSWERB.) Localized response:
The patient reacts specifically but inconsistently to stimuli. The patient may follow simple commands in
an inconsistent and delayed manner such as squeezing the hand or closing eyes.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a goal and indication for superficial thermotherapy?
A.) Increase muscle tone
B.) Increase connective tissue extensibility
C.) Modulate pain
,D.) Accelerate tissue healing - ANSWERA.) Increase muscle tone
In regards to thermotherapy, which condition would be BEST suited for heat application utilizing
paraffin?
A.) Rotator cuff tear
B.) Rheumatoid arthritis of the hand and digits
C.) Chronic lumbar back pain
D.) 5 days s/p total knee arththroscopy - ANSWERB.) Rheumatoid arthritis of the hand and digits
When utilizing intermittent mechanical compression over the full lower extremity, which portion of the
sleeve has the greatest pressure?
A.) In the distal compartments
B.) In the proximal compartments
C.) It alternates between distal and proximal compartments
D.) There is no pressure gradient - ANSWERA.) In the distal compartments
Which mechanical agent is most often indicated in the acute stage after a total knee replacement in
order to accelerate joint ROM gain and tendon and ligament healing, minimizing contracture risk?
A.) Intermittent mechanical compression
B.) Continuous passive motion
C.) Mechanical spinal traction
D.) Tilt table - ANSWERB.) Continuous passive motion
The PTA is teacher her patient with COPD strategies and positions to help catch his breath. Which
position is most effective for a patient with COPD to improve breathing?
A.) Supine
B.) Seated leaning forward on the forearms
, C.) Seated leaning backward into extension
D.) Prone - ANSWERB.) Seated leaning forward on the forearms
Which of the following is NOT a function of the lower gastrointestinal system?
A.) Ingestion and initial breakdown of food
B.) Absorption of water and electrolytes
C.) Elimination of waste products
D.) Storage of waste products - ANSWERA.) Ingestion and initial breakdown of food
Which of the following describes the condition in which the stomach protrude upward through the
diaphragm?
A.) Hiatal hernia
B.) Inflammatory bowel disease
C.) Gastritis
D.) Peptic ulcer disease - ANSWERA.) Hiatal hernia
Which metabolic hormone is secreted by the delta cells of the pancreatic islets?
A.) Glucagon
B.) Insulin
C.) Amylin
D.) Somatostatin - ANSWERD.) Somatostatin
The PTA is challenging a patient's balance by having her seated over an exercise ball with her arms
elevated, while the PTA provides perturbations at the patient's trunk. The patient is having difficulty
maintaining her balance and frequently requires assistant from the PTA through guarding. The PTA
decides to regress the exercise by:
A.) Having the patient close her eyes
