FREE NPTE-TE Exam Question and Answers

Question 1

Trina went to physical therapy complaining of right low back pain that had been bothering her for the previous two weeks, which had spread to her posterior right leg and down to her knee.
Her therapist saw a diminished patellar reflex on the side that was injured.
When she lays down to attempt to fall asleep at night and when she bends forward, her agony is at its worst.
Which of the following fits the facts above as a reasonable diagnostic theory?

Accepted Answer

Lumbar radiculopathy

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Vascular claudication

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Lumbar stenosis

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Spinal neoplasm

Question 2

Daniel is exercising his lower extremities D2 flexion and extension patterns as advised by his physical therapist to enhance his ability to kick a soccer ball with better motor control. Which hip motion grouping contributes to the lower extremity D2 flexion pattern?

Accepted Answer

Hip flexion, abduction, and internal rotation

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Hip flexion, adduction, and external rotation

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Hip extension, abduction, and internal rotation

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Hip extension, adduction, and external rotation

Question 3

Andrew is conducting an examination on a patient undergoing rehabilitation following a catastrophic brain injury. Cranial nerve VI is dysfunctional, according to Andrew's evaluation. Which of the following complaints would you anticipate witnessing in this patient's situation?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty moving the affected eyes(s) laterally

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Difficulty swallowing

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Difficulty with the sense of smell

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Difficulty biting and chewing

Question 4

When executing a barbell overhead press at the gym, Marie felt thoracic pain, so she made an appointment for a physical therapy evaluation. The therapist for Marie decides to start therapy with a midthoracic grade 5 manipulation after thoroughly examining Marie and clearing out any potential warning signs. Which of the following precludes the use of a grade 5 thoracic manipulation?

Accepted Answer

Rheumatoid arthritis

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Excess adipose tissue in the trunk

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Thoracic pain with segmental mobility testing

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Pain with maximal inhalation

Question 5

When Julia walks into a patient room at an outpatient physical therapy facility, she discovers an unconscious patient who has collapsed on the floor. She calls a staff member right away and instructs them to dial 911 and get the automated external defibrillator (AED). Julia examines the patient, who has a pulse but is not breathing normally. She turns the patient over on their back. What is the following best action in the chain of survival decision-making?

Accepted Answer

Begin rescue breaths, delivering one every 6 seconds

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Wait for the AED to arrive and apply it to the patient

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Monitor the patient's breathing and pulse until the emergency responders arrive

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Immediately begin chest compressions at a rate of 100-120/minute

Question 6

In order to treat Karen's stress urine incontinence, she is undergoing physical therapy, and one of the objectives of her therapist is to teach her how to contract her pelvic floor musculature. Which of the following uses of biofeedback for pelvic floor retraining is well-established?

Accepted Answer

Rehabilitative ultrasound imaging

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A pressure biofeedback unit placed under the lumbar spine in supine position

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Electrodermography

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Verbal and manual tactile cues

Question 7

Elizabeth visits physical therapy to get her vertigo assessed and addressed. She has experienced sporadic, severe episodes of nausea, imbalance issues, and dizziness. To assist her control her symptoms, her primary care physician gave her a medicine to use whenever she has dizziness. Which of the following drugs is frequently used for dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Meclizine

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Furosemide

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Metformin

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Zofran