NPTE-PT FREE NPTE-TE Exam Question and Answers 2

Question 1

A patient with a complete C6 spinal cord injury would be expected to have functional use of which muscle group?

Accepted Answer

Wrist extensors

Answer

A C6 level injury preserves innervation to the wrist extensors (extensor carpi radialis), allowing tenodesis grasp.

Question 2

During gait analysis, a physical therapist observes excessive lateral trunk lean over the stance limb. Which muscle is most likely weak?

Accepted Answer

Gluteus medius

Answer

A Trendelenburg gait pattern with lateral trunk lean indicates gluteus medius weakness on the stance side.

Question 3

Which special test is most appropriate for assessing the integrity of the anterior cruciate ligament?

Accepted Answer

Lachman test

Answer

The Lachman test is considered the most sensitive clinical test for detecting anterior cruciate ligament tears.

Question 4

A patient presents with a resting heart rate of 52 bpm, no symptoms, and is on atenolol. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Proceed with exercise using RPE to monitor intensity

Answer

Beta-blockers like atenolol lower resting heart rate, so RPE is a more reliable measure of exercise intensity than heart rate.

Question 5

Which proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation technique uses alternating contractions of agonist and antagonist muscles without relaxation?

Accepted Answer

Slow reversal

Answer

Slow reversal involves alternating isotonic contractions of opposing muscle groups without relaxation between contractions.

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