NPTE-PTA Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy

Question 1

A patient presents with a positive Lachman test. Which structure is most likely injured?

Accepted Answer

Anterior cruciate ligament

Answer

Posterior cruciate ligament

Answer

Medial collateral ligament

Answer

Lateral meniscus

Question 2

Which manual muscle testing grade indicates movement against gravity with full range of motion but no additional resistance?

Accepted Answer

Grade 3

Answer

Grade 2

Answer

Grade 4

Answer

Grade 5

Question 3

A PTA is treating a patient with lateral epicondylitis. Which structure is most commonly involved?

Accepted Answer

Extensor carpi radialis brevis

Answer

Flexor carpi radialis

Answer

Pronator teres

Answer

Supinator

Question 4

Which type of contraction occurs when a muscle produces force while lengthening?

Accepted Answer

Eccentric

Answer

Concentric

Answer

Isometric

Answer

Isokinetic

Question 5

In the RICE protocol for acute musculoskeletal injury, what does the 'C' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Compression

Answer

Cold

Answer

Core stability

Answer

Circulation

Question 6

Which vertebral level corresponds to the C5 dermatome?

Accepted Answer

Lateral arm and shoulder region

Answer

Thumb and index finger

Answer

Middle finger

Answer

Ring and little finger