NPTE-PT FREE NPTE-PT Test Equipment and Therapeutic Modalities Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A patient with chronic low back pain is being treated with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). Which parameter adjustment would MOST likely increase the depth of current penetration?

Accepted Answer

Increase the pulse duration

Answer

Increase the pulse frequency

Answer

Decrease the amplitude

Answer

Decrease the electrode size without changing amplitude

Question 2

When applying cervical traction using a mechanical unit, what is the recommended treatment angle to target the lower cervical segments (C5-C7)?

Accepted Answer

25-30 degrees of flexion

Answer

0 degrees of flexion

Answer

15 degrees of flexion

Answer

45 degrees of flexion

Question 3

A physical therapist is using phonophoresis to deliver dexamethasone to a patient's inflamed supraspinatus tendon. What ultrasound parameter is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

3 MHz, pulsed 20%, 0.5 W/cm2

Answer

3 MHz, continuous, 2.0 W/cm2

Answer

1 MHz, continuous, 1.5 W/cm2

Answer

1 MHz, pulsed 50%, 1.0 W/cm2

Question 4

Which assistive device gait pattern requires the HIGHEST energy expenditure?

Accepted Answer

Swing-through pattern with bilateral crutches

Answer

Two-point pattern with bilateral crutches

Answer

Four-point pattern with bilateral crutches

Answer

Three-point pattern with one crutch

Question 5

A patient with a Stage III pressure injury on the sacrum has significant wound exudate. Which therapeutic modality is MOST appropriate to promote wound healing?

Accepted Answer

Pulsed lavage with suction

Answer

Continuous shortwave diathermy

Answer

Cryotherapy

Answer

Continuous ultrasound at 1 MHz

Question 6

When fitting a patient for a standard wheelchair, the seat width should allow how much space between the patient's hips and the armrests on each side?

Accepted Answer

1 inch on each side

Answer

0.5 inch on each side

Answer

2 inches on each side

Answer

No space should remain

A patient with chronic low back pain is being treated with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS).Which parameter adjustment would MOST likely increase the depth of current penetration?

A patient with chronic low back pain is being treated with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS).
Which parameter adjustment would MOST likely increase the depth of current penetration?