NPTE-PTA Data Collection & Interventions

Question 1

Which outcome measure is used to assess functional independence in activities of daily living (ADLs)?

Accepted Answer

Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

Answer

Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

Answer

Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

Answer

DASH questionnaire

Question 2

The numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) asks patients to rate pain from:

Accepted Answer

0 to 10

Answer

1 to 5

Answer

1 to 10

Answer

0 to 100

Question 3

Goniometry measures:

Accepted Answer

Joint range of motion

Answer

Muscle strength

Answer

Limb length discrepancy

Answer

Sensation

Question 4

Electrotherapeutic modality TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) primarily works by:

Accepted Answer

Activating pain gate control and endogenous opioid mechanisms

Answer

Heating deep tissue

Answer

Stimulating the spinal cord for motor re-education

Answer

Reducing edema through osmosis

Question 5

Ultrasound at 1 MHz frequency penetrates to a depth of approximately:

Accepted Answer

3–5 cm

Answer

0.5–1 cm

Answer

1–2 cm

Answer

8–10 cm

Question 6

Which physical agent is contraindicated over a pacemaker?

Accepted Answer

Interferential current

Answer

Ultrasound

Answer

Hot pack

Answer

Cryotherapy