NPTE-PT Test Test Musculoskeletal System Examination 1

Question 1

A physical therapist is assessing a patient with suspected lateral epicondylitis. Which special test is MOST appropriate to confirm this diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Cozen's test

Answer

Tinel's sign at the elbow

Answer

Valgus stress test

Answer

Lateral pivot shift test

Question 2

A patient presents with pain and clicking in the temporomandibular joint. During examination, the physical therapist notes that the mandible deviates to the right on opening. Which structure is MOST likely dysfunctional?

Accepted Answer

Right lateral pterygoid muscle

Answer

Left lateral pterygoid muscle

Answer

Left masseter muscle

Answer

Right temporalis muscle

Question 3

When performing a posterior drawer test of the knee, the physical therapist places the patient supine with the hip at 45 degrees and knee at 90 degrees, then pushes the tibia posteriorly. Excessive posterior translation indicates injury to which structure?

Accepted Answer

Posterior cruciate ligament

Answer

Anterior cruciate ligament

Answer

Medial collateral ligament

Answer

Posterolateral corner complex

Question 4

A 45-year-old patient reports cervical spine pain radiating into the thumb, index finger, and middle finger with associated weakness of elbow flexion. Which cervical nerve root is MOST likely compressed?

Accepted Answer

C6

Answer

C4

Answer

C5

Answer

C7

Question 5

A physical therapist performs the Thomas test on a patient and observes that the contralateral thigh rises off the table. This MOST likely indicates tightness of which structure?

Accepted Answer

Hip flexor musculature (iliopsoas)

Answer

Hamstring muscle group

Answer

Iliotibial band

Answer

Piriformis muscle

Question 6

During manual muscle testing, a patient can move the shoulder through full range of motion against gravity but cannot tolerate any additional resistance. What grade would a physical therapist assign to this muscle?

Accepted Answer

Grade 3 (Fair)

Answer

Grade 2 (Poor)

Answer

Grade 4 (Good)

Answer

Grade 5 (Normal)