NPTE-PT Test NPTE-PT Free Npte Te 1

Question 1

A physical therapist is testing a patient's deep tendon reflexes and finds an absent patellar reflex with weakness in knee extension. Which nerve root level is most likely involved?

Accepted Answer

L4

Answer

L2

Answer

L3

Answer

L5

Question 2

During the stance phase of gait, which muscle group is primarily responsible for preventing the knee from buckling into flexion at initial contact and loading response?

Accepted Answer

Quadriceps

Answer

Hamstrings

Answer

Gastrocnemius

Answer

Tibialis anterior

Question 3

A therapist performing a Spurling's test applies downward compression and lateral flexion of the cervical spine toward the symptomatic side. A positive test is indicated by:

Accepted Answer

Reproduction of radicular symptoms into the ipsilateral arm

Answer

Reproduction of local neck pain only

Answer

Increased range of cervical rotation

Answer

Bilateral upper extremity numbness

Question 4

A patient with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) would most likely demonstrate the greatest loss of passive range of motion in which movement?

Accepted Answer

External rotation

Answer

Flexion

Answer

Internal rotation

Answer

Horizontal adduction

Question 5

When measuring blood pressure in a patient with suspected coarctation of the aorta, the physical therapist should compare readings between:

Accepted Answer

Upper extremity and lower extremity

Answer

Right arm and left arm

Answer

Sitting and standing positions

Answer

At rest and immediately after exercise

Question 6

A therapist is applying moist heat to a patient's lumbar spine. Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to this thermal modality?

Accepted Answer

Area of impaired sensation

Answer

Chronic muscle spasm

Answer

Subacute ligament sprain

Answer

Delayed-onset muscle soreness