NPTE-PT FREE NPTE Physical Therapist Review Question and Answers 3

Question 1

A patient presents with foot drop and sensory loss over the dorsum of the foot. Which peripheral nerve is most likely injured?

Accepted Answer

Common fibular (peroneal) nerve

Answer

Tibial nerve

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Femoral nerve

Answer

Sciatic nerve

Question 2

When performing chest physical therapy, postural drainage for the posterior basal segments of the lower lobes requires the patient to be positioned in which way?

Accepted Answer

Prone with the foot of the bed elevated 18 inches

Answer

Supine with the foot of the bed elevated 18 inches

Answer

Side-lying with the affected side up

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Sitting upright leaning forward

Question 3

A physical therapist measures a patient's blood pressure at 148/96 mmHg at rest. According to the American Heart Association guidelines, this reading is classified as which stage of hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Stage 2 hypertension

Answer

Elevated blood pressure

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Stage 1 hypertension

Answer

Hypertensive crisis

Question 4

Which type of muscle contraction occurs in the quadriceps when a person slowly lowers into a squat position?

Accepted Answer

Eccentric

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Concentric

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Isometric

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Isokinetic

Question 5

A patient with thoracic outlet syndrome experiences symptoms primarily due to compression of neurovascular structures. Which structure passes between the anterior and middle scalene muscles?

Accepted Answer

Brachial plexus and subclavian artery

Answer

Subclavian vein

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Vertebral artery

Answer

Internal jugular vein

Question 6

During a manual muscle test of hip extension in the prone position, a grade of 3/5 (Fair) indicates the patient can perform which action?

Accepted Answer

Move through full range of motion against gravity without additional resistance

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Move through full range of motion only with gravity eliminated

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Move through full range of motion against gravity with moderate resistance

Answer

Produce a palpable muscle contraction without visible movement