NPTE-PTA National Physical Therapist Assistant 2

Question 1

A patient with a T6 complete spinal cord injury is performing wheelchair pushups for pressure relief. What is the MINIMUM recommended frequency for this activity?

Accepted Answer

Every 15 minutes

Answer

Patients with complete SCI at T6 should perform pressure relief every 15 minutes to prevent pressure injuries.

Question 2

A patient is referred for TENS following knee surgery. Which TENS parameter setting is MOST appropriate for acute postoperative pain control?

Accepted Answer

High frequency (80-150 Hz), sensory intensity

Answer

Conventional TENS uses high frequency (80-150 Hz) at sensory (non-painful) intensity and is the first choice for acute postoperative pain.

Question 3

When measuring the girth of the lower extremity for compression stocking fitting, the PTA should measure the calf at which location?

Accepted Answer

At the point of maximum circumference

Answer

Calf girth for compression stocking fitting is measured at the point of maximum circumference to ensure proper fit.

Question 4

A PTA is treating a patient using ultrasound over scar tissue on the dorsum of the hand. Which duty cycle should be used to maximize collagen extensibility without heating superficial tissue excessively?

Accepted Answer

50% pulsed

Answer

A 50% pulsed duty cycle provides thermal effects sufficient to increase collagen extensibility while reducing the risk of superficial tissue overheating.

Question 5

During gait training, a patient with a right transtibial amputation demonstrates excessive lateral trunk bending to the right during stance. Which prosthetic cause is MOST likely?

Accepted Answer

Prosthesis is too short

Answer

A prosthesis that is too short causes the patient to lean toward the prosthetic side (lateral trunk bending) during stance to compensate for leg length discrepancy.

NPTE-PTA - National Physical Therapy Examination for Physical Therapist Assistants Practice Test

NPTE-PTA - National Physical Therapy Examination for Physical Therapist Assistants Practice Test

NPTE-PTA National Physical Therapist Assistant 2