FREE NPTE-PT MCQ Question and Answers

Question 1

Due to subacromial pain syndrome, Jessica is assisting a patient who is close to being discharged after completing a physical therapy treatment plan.
This patient will have to perform open and closed kinetic chain upper extremity workouts as part of their application to the police academy.
Which of the following is a closed-chain workout for the upper extremities?

Accepted Answer

Pull-ups

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Bench press

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Biceps curls

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Standing lateral shoulder raises

Question 2

Peter visited a physical therapy office for an evaluation since he was still experiencing post-concussion syndrome symptoms, such as visual and vestibular difficulties. The physical therapist wants to evaluate Peter's eye tracking skills as part of the visual portion of the evaluation. Which of the below eye movement test types effectively measures this metric?

Accepted Answer

Smooth pursuit

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Near-point convergence

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Saccades

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Vestibulo-ocular reflex

Question 3

After receiving a cystic fibrosis diagnosis, Sarah is receiving physical therapy to help her eliminate pulmonary secretions. Her therapist has instructed her in the active cycle of breathing techniques, which also include forceful expiration, thoracic expansion exercises, and breathing regulation. What method of teaching a thoracic expansion technique is the MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

Inhale deeply, hold the breath for 2-3 seconds, then gently exhale as if sighing

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Inhale deeply, followed by a forced series of two coughs

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Inhale followed by an exhale of moderate force with an open glottis

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Inhale slowly, exhale slowly, with a focus on relaxation of the body and a slowing of the breathing rate.

Question 4

The psychological and social ramifications of someone's thoughts, feelings, attitudes, and behaviors regarding their health are referred to as psychosocial flags in clinical care. They are used to help people comprehend obstacles to recovery, such as sadness or a lack of support at home. When discussing or documenting these psychological flags with coworkers, what color is associated with them?

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Yellow

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Red

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Black

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Blue

Question 5

Amanda has chosen to use mechanical traction as a treatment option for a patient who suffers from neck pain and upper extremity paresthesia. Which of the following situations makes the use of mechanical cervical traction contraindicated?

Accepted Answer

Osteoporosis

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Cervical spondylosis

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Cervical foraminal stenosis

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Cervical radiculopathy

Question 6

In the previous month, Peter experienced a couple of briefs and unprovoked episodes of vertigo that lasted under 24 hours. He recently visited his primary care physician due to the development of tinnitus and a feeling of ear fullness. He noticed a change in the quality of his hearing in one ear, which was beginning to alarm him. Which of the following diagnoses for vestibular disorders best fits Peter's symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Meniere's disease

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Vestibular neuritis

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BPPV

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Cervicogenic dizziness

Question 7

Kevin goes to physical therapy with upper abdominal discomfort as a secondary complaint and midthoracic pain as his primary complaint. The evaluating therapist discovers after more probing that Kevin has occasionally had breathing problems, acid reflux, and difficulties swallowing. In order to rule out a hernia as a potential alternate source of Kevin's problems, her therapist suggests Kevin to her primary care physician for evaluation. Which of the subsequent hernias could be the cause of Kevin's supplementary symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Hiatal hernia

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Femoral hernia

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Inguinal hernia

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Umbilical hernia