NPTE-PT FREE NPTE-PT MCQ Question and Answers 3

Question 1

Which ligament is the primary restraint against anterior translation of the tibia on the femur?

Accepted Answer

Anterior cruciate ligament

Answer

Posterior cruciate ligament

Answer

Medial collateral ligament

Answer

Lateral collateral ligament

Question 2

A patient who has suffered a stroke affecting the middle cerebral artery would most likely present with which deficit?

Accepted Answer

Contralateral upper extremity weakness greater than lower extremity

Answer

Ipsilateral lower extremity weakness

Answer

Bilateral upper extremity ataxia

Answer

Contralateral lower extremity weakness greater than upper extremity

Question 3

What is the normal resting respiratory rate for a healthy adult?

Accepted Answer

12-20 breaths per minute

Answer

8-10 breaths per minute

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22-28 breaths per minute

Answer

30-36 breaths per minute

Question 4

During manual muscle testing of the gluteus medius, which position should the patient assume?

Accepted Answer

Side-lying

Answer

Prone

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Supine

Answer

Sitting

Question 5

A physical therapist measures a patient's elbow flexion range of motion at 145 degrees. This finding is classified as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Within normal limits

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Hypomobile

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Hypermobile

Answer

Indicating joint contracture

Question 6

Which outcome measure is MOST appropriate for assessing fall risk in community-dwelling older adults?

Accepted Answer

Timed Up and Go test

Answer

Functional Independence Measure

Answer

Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand questionnaire

Answer

Oswestry Disability Index