67. A patient recovering from a stroke is being evaluated by a physical therapist. The patient is able to voluntarily elevate his arm through the synergy pattern without difficulty, but is unable to move out of the synergy pattern. Spasticity is still present. Which of the following Brunnstrom Approach stages BEST describes this pattern? …
84. A physical therapist is evaluating a patient with back pain. The examiner performs the Straight Leg Raising Test and determines that the test is positive. Which of the following conditions is MOST likely present? Lumbar facet osteoarthritis Herniated nucleus pulposus Slipped capital femoral epiphysis Vascular intermittent claudication The correct answer is: This …
25. A patient with cystic fibrosis is receiving postural drainage and percussion for the right lung’s middle lobe. What is the MOST appropriate patient position? Supine on a wedge with the left shoulder elevated on pillows with the head lower than the pelvis. Supine on a wedge with the right shoulder elevated on pillows with …
Hey Guys, I’m so glad that you are taking advantage of the information on this site! The April 30, 2013 National Physical Therapy Exam is quickly approaching. I thought I’d write down a few tips and thoughts that I had when I was taking the NPTE in May of 2011. I had never prepared for …
22. A physical therapist is evaluating a 50 year old patient with a generally swollen right leg. The patient does not report any trauma to the leg and describes the swelling as increasing gradually over the last 12 months. The swelling is non-pitting, primarily below the knee. The leg is not red or hot, and …
21. What is the MOST important statistical attribute a special test must have to effectively limit Type I errors? Sensitivity Specificity Positive likelihood ratio Negative likelihood ratio The correct answer is: (Click for answer)
20. The Borg rating of perceived exertion scale (RPE) is MOST representative of which type of data scale? Nominal Ordinal Cardinal Marginal The correct answer is: (Click for answer)
A patient presents to the clinic with signs of lethargy and mild dizziness. The patient’s resting blood pressure is 100/70. Which of the following medications is MOST likely to cause this decrease in blood pressure? Lisinopril Prednisone Sertraline Metformin The correct answer is: (Click for answer)
Congratulations on making it this far! If you’re one of the few that will be sitting for the NPTE on Jan. 29, I hope that you’re feeling prepared and calm about the exam. I would like to share a few helpful hints about the exam that may take the edge off of the stress you’re …
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