NPTE-PT Musculoskeletal System Examination 2

Question 1

During a manual muscle test, a patient can move through full range of motion against gravity but fatigues with minimal resistance. What MMT grade is this?

Accepted Answer

Grade 4-

Answer

Grade 3

Answer

Grade 3+

Answer

Grade 4

Question 2

A patient presents with pain at the lateral epicondyle that worsens with resisted wrist extension and passive wrist flexion with elbow extended. Which structure is most likely involved?

Accepted Answer

Extensor carpi radialis brevis

Answer

Flexor carpi radialis

Answer

Supinator muscle

Answer

Anconeus muscle

Question 3

Which special test assesses the integrity of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)?

Accepted Answer

Posterior drawer test

Answer

Lachman test

Answer

McMurray test

Answer

Valgus stress test

Question 4

A 55-year-old patient has pain with the FABER test, groin pain, and limited hip internal rotation. The most likely diagnosis is:

Accepted Answer

Hip osteoarthritis

Answer

Iliopsoas bursitis

Answer

Piriformis syndrome

Answer

Femoroacetabular impingement

Question 5

When assessing scoliosis with the Adam's forward bend test, a positive result is indicated by:

Accepted Answer

Rib hump or paraspinal prominence on one side

Answer

Lateral trunk shift during forward bending

Answer

Increased lumbar lordosis during forward bending

Answer

Pelvic obliquity when standing upright

Question 6

The Ober test is used to assess tightness of which structure?

Accepted Answer

Iliotibial band and tensor fascia latae

Answer

Piriformis muscle

Answer

Hip flexor complex

Answer

Adductor magnus

Question 7

A patient with a C5-C6 disc herniation would MOST likely present with weakness in which movement?

Accepted Answer

Wrist extension and elbow flexion

Answer

Finger flexion and wrist flexion

Answer

Elbow extension and wrist flexion

Answer

Intrinsic hand muscles