NPTE-PT Test Physical Therapist Review 1

Question 1

A physical therapist assigns a manual muscle test (MMT) grade of 3/5 to the hip abductors. Which description best matches this grade?

Accepted Answer

Full range of motion against gravity without additional resistance

Answer

Full range of motion in a gravity-eliminated position with moderate resistance

Answer

Full range of motion against gravity with minimal resistance

Answer

Partial range of motion in a gravity-eliminated position

Question 2

A patient presents with a positive Hawkins-Kennedy test. This finding is most consistent with which condition?

Accepted Answer

Subacromial impingement syndrome

Answer

Glenohumeral anterior instability

Answer

Biceps tendon rupture

Answer

Acromioclavicular joint sprain

Question 3

Which nerve root is primarily responsible for the patellar tendon (knee jerk) reflex?

Accepted Answer

L4

Answer

L2

Answer

L3

Answer

L5

Question 4

A patient with moderate COPD is experiencing dyspnea during an exercise session. Which position would best optimize ventilation and reduce the work of breathing?

Accepted Answer

High Fowler's position (sitting upright at 90°)

Answer

Supine with lower extremities elevated

Answer

Prone with a pillow under the chest

Answer

Left lateral decubitus

Question 5

According to Maitland's joint mobilization classification, a Grade IV technique is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Small-amplitude oscillations at the end of the available range

Answer

Small-amplitude oscillations at the beginning of the available range

Answer

Large-amplitude oscillations through the full available range

Answer

A single high-velocity thrust at the end of range

Question 6

A physical therapist is performing a sensory evaluation and finds that a patient has lost light-touch sensation along the medial aspect of the lower leg and the great toe. Which nerve root level is most likely compromised?

Accepted Answer

L4

Answer

L3

Answer

L5

Answer

S1