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
C.) 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
A.) 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
B.) 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
A.) 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
B.) 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.
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.
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
A.) 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
B.) 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
A.) 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
B.) 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
B.) 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
A.) 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
A.) Hiatal hernia
Which metabolic hormone is secreted by the delta cells of the pancreatic islets?
A.) Glucagon
B.) Insulin
C.) Amylin
D.) Somatostatin
D.) 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
B.) Throwing and catching a ball while continuing perturbations
C.) Having the patient place her hands on the side of the exercise ball, instead of
elevated
D.) Having the patient elevate one lower extremity from the floor
C.) Having the patient place her hands on the side of the exercise ball, instead of
elevated
An 85 year-old patient is being seen in a sub-acute rehab setting after an open
reduction internal fixation of the hip, which was necessary due to a fall that
resulted in a femoral neck fracture. What complication would be LEAST likely for
this patient?
A.) Pulmonary embolism
B.) Deep vein thrombosis
C.) Hip dislocation
D.) Fear of falling
C.) Hip dislocation
The PTA is working with a 20 year-old male with spastic cerebral palsy who is
ambulatory. What is a common gait deviation that can be expected?
A.) Limited trunk rotation, limited arm swing, and shuffling gait
B.) Internal rotation of the hips and flexed knees
C.) Weakness on one side of the body with instability
D.) Decreased stance time unilaterally and slow cadence
, B.) Internal rotation of the hips and flexed knees
Which federal law assures privacy and security of all personal health care
information?
A.) Health Information Protection and Accountability Act
B.) Health Information Protection Act
C.) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
D.) Health Insurance Privacy Protection Act
C.) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
A PTA has just completed instruction a caregiver on how to transfer a patient
from a bend to wheelchair and back using a slide board. The PTA should
document the caregiver's performance and ability to complete the tack safely in
which section of the SOAP note?
A.) Plan
B.) Assessment
C.) Subjective
D.) Objective
B.) Assessment
A patient is experiencing referred visceral pain to the shoulder. What is the likely
organ involved?
A.) Esophagus
B.) Colon
C.) Appendix
D.) Liver
D.) Liver
The PTA is performing gait training with a 75 year-old male who was just
discharged home after undergoing a total knee replacement. The patient is
complaining of new discomfort in the groin, anterior hip, and low back regions.
The PTA should recognize that this tenderness could be related to:
A.) Appendicitis
B.) Diarrhea
C.) Irritable bowel syndrome
D.) Constipation
D.) Constipation
Which type of urinary incontinence is described when the bladder continuously
leaks secondary to urinary retention and an over-distended bladder?
A.) Overflow incontinence
B.) Urge incontinence
C.) Functional incontience
D.) Stress incontinence
A.) Overflow incontinence
The initial evaluation notes that patient has a weak gluteus medius. Which gait
deviation can the PTA expect to see with this patient during gait?
A.) Lateral trunk bending to the opposite side
B.) Lateral bending of the trunk to the same side
C.) Forward trunk lean
D.) Backward trunk lean
The lymphatic system drains lymph from body tissues and returns it to the:
A.) Nervous system
B.) Cardiac circulation
C.) Venous circulation
D.) Muscles
C.) 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
A.) 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
B.) 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
A.) 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
B.) 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.
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.
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
A.) 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
B.) 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
A.) 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
B.) 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
B.) 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
A.) 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
A.) Hiatal hernia
Which metabolic hormone is secreted by the delta cells of the pancreatic islets?
A.) Glucagon
B.) Insulin
C.) Amylin
D.) Somatostatin
D.) 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
B.) Throwing and catching a ball while continuing perturbations
C.) Having the patient place her hands on the side of the exercise ball, instead of
elevated
D.) Having the patient elevate one lower extremity from the floor
C.) Having the patient place her hands on the side of the exercise ball, instead of
elevated
An 85 year-old patient is being seen in a sub-acute rehab setting after an open
reduction internal fixation of the hip, which was necessary due to a fall that
resulted in a femoral neck fracture. What complication would be LEAST likely for
this patient?
A.) Pulmonary embolism
B.) Deep vein thrombosis
C.) Hip dislocation
D.) Fear of falling
C.) Hip dislocation
The PTA is working with a 20 year-old male with spastic cerebral palsy who is
ambulatory. What is a common gait deviation that can be expected?
A.) Limited trunk rotation, limited arm swing, and shuffling gait
B.) Internal rotation of the hips and flexed knees
C.) Weakness on one side of the body with instability
D.) Decreased stance time unilaterally and slow cadence
, B.) Internal rotation of the hips and flexed knees
Which federal law assures privacy and security of all personal health care
information?
A.) Health Information Protection and Accountability Act
B.) Health Information Protection Act
C.) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
D.) Health Insurance Privacy Protection Act
C.) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
A PTA has just completed instruction a caregiver on how to transfer a patient
from a bend to wheelchair and back using a slide board. The PTA should
document the caregiver's performance and ability to complete the tack safely in
which section of the SOAP note?
A.) Plan
B.) Assessment
C.) Subjective
D.) Objective
B.) Assessment
A patient is experiencing referred visceral pain to the shoulder. What is the likely
organ involved?
A.) Esophagus
B.) Colon
C.) Appendix
D.) Liver
D.) Liver
The PTA is performing gait training with a 75 year-old male who was just
discharged home after undergoing a total knee replacement. The patient is
complaining of new discomfort in the groin, anterior hip, and low back regions.
The PTA should recognize that this tenderness could be related to:
A.) Appendicitis
B.) Diarrhea
C.) Irritable bowel syndrome
D.) Constipation
D.) Constipation
Which type of urinary incontinence is described when the bladder continuously
leaks secondary to urinary retention and an over-distended bladder?
A.) Overflow incontinence
B.) Urge incontinence
C.) Functional incontience
D.) Stress incontinence
A.) Overflow incontinence
The initial evaluation notes that patient has a weak gluteus medius. Which gait
deviation can the PTA expect to see with this patient during gait?
A.) Lateral trunk bending to the opposite side
B.) Lateral bending of the trunk to the same side
C.) Forward trunk lean
D.) Backward trunk lean
