NPTE PTA Review Questions and
Answers.
Which action would be most consistent with the PT's objective of minimizing likelihood
of a burn using iontophoresis?
-increase the size of the cathode relative to the anode
-decrease the space between the electrodes
-increase the current intensity
-decrease the moisture of the electrodes -
\-increase the size of the cathode relative to the anode
Assuming the objective of US is to increase the tissue temperature the most important
parameter is?
time
duty cycle
frequency
intensity -
\duty cycle
Which 3 bony landmarks are used to measure the Q angle?
-ASIS, superior border of the patella, tibial tubercle
-ASIS, midpoint of the patella, tibial tubercle
-ASIS, inferior border of the patella, midpoint of the patella tendon
-greater trochanter, midpoint of the patella, tibial tubercle -
\-ASIS, midpoint of the patella, tibial tubercle
Which muscle would not be innervated based on a C6 spinal cord injury?
biceps
deltoid
triceps
diaphragm -
\triceps
What bony prominence would be touched by a tuning fork during the administration of
the Rinne test?
midline of the skull
occipital protuberance
inion
mastoid process -
\mastoid process
midline of the skull- Weber test
inion- center of the superior nuchal line
,When applying the topical antibiotic to a partial thickness burn the therapist should
utilize which form of medical asepsis?
gloves
sterile gloves
sterile gloves, gown
sterile gloves, gown, mask -
\sterile gloves
The most appropriate intervention for a pt who suffered a common peroneal nerve
affecting the ankle DF and eversion to a 2/5 MMT to complete ADLs is?
electrical stimulation
orthosis
exercise program
aquatic program -
\orthosis
Which of the following would be most restricted in a pt w/ CHF?
HDL
LDL
sodium
triglycerides -
\sodium
Which of the following would be the most effective when assisting a pt to complete a
selected activity without dyspnea?
diaphragmatic breathing
pacing
pursed lip breathing
ventilatory muscle training -
\pacing
Which of the following lab values would be most affected in a pt on anticoagulant
medication?
hematocrit
hemoglobin
prothrombin time
white blood cell count -
\prothrombin time
What color would vertebrae appear when using a CT imaging technique?
black
light gray
dark gray
white -
\white
,Which of the following substances is stimulated by decreased arterial pressure and acts
as a vasoconstrictor?
angiotensin
histamine
epinephrine
norepinephrine -
\angiotensin
Most appropriate response when a C5 tetraplegia states he will walk one day?
-your level of injury makes walking unrealistic
-future advances in spinal cord research may make your goal a reality
-you can have a rewarding life even if confined to a w/c
-completing your exercises on a regular basis will help you walk -
\-future advances in spinal cord research may make your goal a reality
Which anatomical bony land mark is first palpated when moving caudal from the
trachea?
manubrium
sternoclavicular notch
suprasternal notch
xiphoid process -
\suprasternal notch
What is the primary rationale for a pt to wear a knee immobilizer s/p THA?
-constant reminder to the pt that the hip is susceptible to injury
-reduces hip flexion by maintaining knee ext
-facilitates quadriceps contractions during WB activities
-limits post operative edema and as a result, promotes LE stability -
\-reduces hip flexion by maintaining knee ext
In order to predict the pt's maximum O2 uptake during a submaximal exercise test it is
necessary to determine the relationship b/w?
HR and REP
HR and workload
BP and REP
BP and workload -
\HR and workload
Which pulmonary disease does the following describe: pt smoke 1-2 packs a day, pt's
thorax was enlarged with flaring of the costal margins and widening of the
costochondral angle?
asthma
bronchiectasis
chronic bronchitis
emphysema -
, \emphysema- obstructive disease characterized by destruction of alveoli leading to
hyperinflation of the lungs (barrel chested)
Which of the following lung volumes would most likely approximate 10% of a pt's TLC?
tidal volume
IRV
residual volume
functional residual capacity -
\tidal volume
Which portion of the joint capsule is responsible for the firm end feel of shoulder medial
rotation?
anterior joint capsule
posterior joint capsule
inferior joint capsule
superior joint capsule -
\posterior joint capsule
Which of the following diagnostic tests would be the most appropriate to identify a stress
fracture?
bone scan
MRI
telethermography
ultrasound scan -
\bone scan
Knee flexion PROM is most limited in prone due to?
active insufficiency of the knee extensors
active insufficiency of the knee flexors
passive insufficiency of the knee extensors
passive insufficiency of the knee flexors -
\passive insufficiency of the knee extensors
Which of the following recommendations would be least effective to minimize electrode
resistance?
keep the sponge interface well moistened
use small electrodes
maintain even, firm contact with the skin
remove hair from the skin -
\use small electrodes
Assuming normal values, which of the following would you except to be the greatest?
vital capacity
tidal volume
residual volume
inspiratory reserve volume -
Answers.
Which action would be most consistent with the PT's objective of minimizing likelihood
of a burn using iontophoresis?
-increase the size of the cathode relative to the anode
-decrease the space between the electrodes
-increase the current intensity
-decrease the moisture of the electrodes -
\-increase the size of the cathode relative to the anode
Assuming the objective of US is to increase the tissue temperature the most important
parameter is?
time
duty cycle
frequency
intensity -
\duty cycle
Which 3 bony landmarks are used to measure the Q angle?
-ASIS, superior border of the patella, tibial tubercle
-ASIS, midpoint of the patella, tibial tubercle
-ASIS, inferior border of the patella, midpoint of the patella tendon
-greater trochanter, midpoint of the patella, tibial tubercle -
\-ASIS, midpoint of the patella, tibial tubercle
Which muscle would not be innervated based on a C6 spinal cord injury?
biceps
deltoid
triceps
diaphragm -
\triceps
What bony prominence would be touched by a tuning fork during the administration of
the Rinne test?
midline of the skull
occipital protuberance
inion
mastoid process -
\mastoid process
midline of the skull- Weber test
inion- center of the superior nuchal line
,When applying the topical antibiotic to a partial thickness burn the therapist should
utilize which form of medical asepsis?
gloves
sterile gloves
sterile gloves, gown
sterile gloves, gown, mask -
\sterile gloves
The most appropriate intervention for a pt who suffered a common peroneal nerve
affecting the ankle DF and eversion to a 2/5 MMT to complete ADLs is?
electrical stimulation
orthosis
exercise program
aquatic program -
\orthosis
Which of the following would be most restricted in a pt w/ CHF?
HDL
LDL
sodium
triglycerides -
\sodium
Which of the following would be the most effective when assisting a pt to complete a
selected activity without dyspnea?
diaphragmatic breathing
pacing
pursed lip breathing
ventilatory muscle training -
\pacing
Which of the following lab values would be most affected in a pt on anticoagulant
medication?
hematocrit
hemoglobin
prothrombin time
white blood cell count -
\prothrombin time
What color would vertebrae appear when using a CT imaging technique?
black
light gray
dark gray
white -
\white
,Which of the following substances is stimulated by decreased arterial pressure and acts
as a vasoconstrictor?
angiotensin
histamine
epinephrine
norepinephrine -
\angiotensin
Most appropriate response when a C5 tetraplegia states he will walk one day?
-your level of injury makes walking unrealistic
-future advances in spinal cord research may make your goal a reality
-you can have a rewarding life even if confined to a w/c
-completing your exercises on a regular basis will help you walk -
\-future advances in spinal cord research may make your goal a reality
Which anatomical bony land mark is first palpated when moving caudal from the
trachea?
manubrium
sternoclavicular notch
suprasternal notch
xiphoid process -
\suprasternal notch
What is the primary rationale for a pt to wear a knee immobilizer s/p THA?
-constant reminder to the pt that the hip is susceptible to injury
-reduces hip flexion by maintaining knee ext
-facilitates quadriceps contractions during WB activities
-limits post operative edema and as a result, promotes LE stability -
\-reduces hip flexion by maintaining knee ext
In order to predict the pt's maximum O2 uptake during a submaximal exercise test it is
necessary to determine the relationship b/w?
HR and REP
HR and workload
BP and REP
BP and workload -
\HR and workload
Which pulmonary disease does the following describe: pt smoke 1-2 packs a day, pt's
thorax was enlarged with flaring of the costal margins and widening of the
costochondral angle?
asthma
bronchiectasis
chronic bronchitis
emphysema -
, \emphysema- obstructive disease characterized by destruction of alveoli leading to
hyperinflation of the lungs (barrel chested)
Which of the following lung volumes would most likely approximate 10% of a pt's TLC?
tidal volume
IRV
residual volume
functional residual capacity -
\tidal volume
Which portion of the joint capsule is responsible for the firm end feel of shoulder medial
rotation?
anterior joint capsule
posterior joint capsule
inferior joint capsule
superior joint capsule -
\posterior joint capsule
Which of the following diagnostic tests would be the most appropriate to identify a stress
fracture?
bone scan
MRI
telethermography
ultrasound scan -
\bone scan
Knee flexion PROM is most limited in prone due to?
active insufficiency of the knee extensors
active insufficiency of the knee flexors
passive insufficiency of the knee extensors
passive insufficiency of the knee flexors -
\passive insufficiency of the knee extensors
Which of the following recommendations would be least effective to minimize electrode
resistance?
keep the sponge interface well moistened
use small electrodes
maintain even, firm contact with the skin
remove hair from the skin -
\use small electrodes
Assuming normal values, which of the following would you except to be the greatest?
vital capacity
tidal volume
residual volume
inspiratory reserve volume -
