NPTE-PT Review 2

Question 1

A patient presents with weakness of the deltoid and inability to abduct the shoulder beyond 15 degrees. Which nerve is most likely injured?

Accepted Answer

Axillary nerve

Answer

Suprascapular nerve

Answer

Musculocutaneous nerve

Answer

Radial nerve

Question 2

Which special test is most specific for a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tear?

Accepted Answer

Posterior drawer test

Answer

Lachman test

Answer

McMurray test

Answer

Valgus stress test

Question 3

A patient recovering from a stroke demonstrates difficulty initiating voluntary movements despite intact strength. Which area of the brain is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Basal ganglia

Answer

Cerebellum

Answer

Primary motor cortex

Answer

Parietal lobe

Question 4

Which respiratory pattern is characterized by alternating periods of apnea and hyperpnea, often seen in patients with heart failure?

Accepted Answer

Cheyne-Stokes respiration

Answer

Kussmaul breathing

Answer

Biot's respiration

Answer

Apneustic breathing

Question 5

During a gait analysis, a patient demonstrates excessive trunk lateral flexion toward the stance limb. Which muscle weakness is most likely responsible?

Accepted Answer

Gluteus medius

Answer

Gluteus maximus

Answer

Iliopsoas

Answer

Tensor fasciae latae

Question 6

A therapist is applying ultrasound over a bony prominence. Which parameter should be adjusted to reduce periosteal heating?

Accepted Answer

Decrease duty cycle

Answer

Increase frequency to 3 MHz

Answer

Increase intensity

Answer

Switch to continuous mode

Question 7

Which outcome measure is most appropriate for assessing functional mobility and fall risk in community-dwelling older adults?

Accepted Answer

Timed Up and Go (TUG) test

Answer

Berg Balance Scale

Answer

Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

Answer

Modified Ashworth Scale