Physical Therapy Test
Multiple Choice Test: Becoming a Physical Therapist
1. Which of the following is not typically required for admission to a
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program? a. Bachelor's degree
b. High school diploma c. Prerequisite coursework d. Letters of
recommendation
2. What is the minimum GPA requirement for most DPT programs
in the United States? a. 2.0 b. 2.5 c. 3.0 d. 3.5
3. Which organization in the United States accredits physical
therapy programs? a. APTA (American Physical Therapy
Association) b. CAPTE (Commission on Accreditation in Physical
Therapy Education) c. ASHA (American Speech-Language-
Hearing Association) d. AMA (American Medical Association)
4. How long is the typical Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
program? a. 2 years b. 3 years c. 4 years d. 6 years
5. Which type of anatomy primarily deals with the study of the
structure of the body? a. Gross anatomy b. Microscopic anatomy
c. Developmental anatomy d. Comparative anatomy
6. What is the purpose of the NPTE (National Physical Therapy
Examination)? a. To determine eligibility for DPT programs b. To
assess physical therapists' clinical skills c. To evaluate continuing
education requirements d. To certify physical therapists for
licensure
, 7. What percentage of the NPTE should you aim to score to pass the
exam? a. 50% b. 60% c. 70% d. 80%
8. What is the maximum number of times you can typically take the
NPTE if you fail? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
9. Which of the following is not a core competency of a physical
therapist? a. Communication b. Patient care c. Ethics d. Medical
diagnosis
10.Which healthcare setting is most commonly associated with
physical therapy practice? a. Schools b. Hospitals c. Restaurants
d. Banks
11.Which of the following is a common therapeutic modality used by
physical therapists? a. Prescription medication b. Surgery c.
Ultrasound d. Psychotherapy
12.What is the primary goal of therapeutic exercise in physical
therapy? a. Pain relief b. Preventing illness c. Enhancing physical
performance d. All of the above
13.Which of the following is a common musculoskeletal condition
treated by physical therapists? a. Migraine b. Osteoarthritis c.
Asthma d. Diabetes
14.What is the term for the process of restoring a patient's ability to
perform everyday activities? a. Rehabilitation b. Palliative care c.
Euthanasia d. Hospice care
15.What is the primary purpose of a physical therapist's initial
evaluation of a patient? a. Establishing rapport b. Diagnosing the
patient's condition c. Determining the patient's insurance
coverage d. Developing a treatment plan
Multiple Choice Test: Becoming a Physical Therapist
1. Which of the following is not typically required for admission to a
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program? a. Bachelor's degree
b. High school diploma c. Prerequisite coursework d. Letters of
recommendation
2. What is the minimum GPA requirement for most DPT programs
in the United States? a. 2.0 b. 2.5 c. 3.0 d. 3.5
3. Which organization in the United States accredits physical
therapy programs? a. APTA (American Physical Therapy
Association) b. CAPTE (Commission on Accreditation in Physical
Therapy Education) c. ASHA (American Speech-Language-
Hearing Association) d. AMA (American Medical Association)
4. How long is the typical Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
program? a. 2 years b. 3 years c. 4 years d. 6 years
5. Which type of anatomy primarily deals with the study of the
structure of the body? a. Gross anatomy b. Microscopic anatomy
c. Developmental anatomy d. Comparative anatomy
6. What is the purpose of the NPTE (National Physical Therapy
Examination)? a. To determine eligibility for DPT programs b. To
assess physical therapists' clinical skills c. To evaluate continuing
education requirements d. To certify physical therapists for
licensure
, 7. What percentage of the NPTE should you aim to score to pass the
exam? a. 50% b. 60% c. 70% d. 80%
8. What is the maximum number of times you can typically take the
NPTE if you fail? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
9. Which of the following is not a core competency of a physical
therapist? a. Communication b. Patient care c. Ethics d. Medical
diagnosis
10.Which healthcare setting is most commonly associated with
physical therapy practice? a. Schools b. Hospitals c. Restaurants
d. Banks
11.Which of the following is a common therapeutic modality used by
physical therapists? a. Prescription medication b. Surgery c.
Ultrasound d. Psychotherapy
12.What is the primary goal of therapeutic exercise in physical
therapy? a. Pain relief b. Preventing illness c. Enhancing physical
performance d. All of the above
13.Which of the following is a common musculoskeletal condition
treated by physical therapists? a. Migraine b. Osteoarthritis c.
Asthma d. Diabetes
14.What is the term for the process of restoring a patient's ability to
perform everyday activities? a. Rehabilitation b. Palliative care c.
Euthanasia d. Hospice care
15.What is the primary purpose of a physical therapist's initial
evaluation of a patient? a. Establishing rapport b. Diagnosing the
patient's condition c. Determining the patient's insurance
coverage d. Developing a treatment plan
