Npte Clinical Files

Vicky is being seen in the hospital for a severe bacterial infection. Prior to today's treatment, the therapist is reviewing the patient's medical record.   The physical therapist is challenged with reviewing a medical chart and interpreting the available lab values.  How well do you know your lab values? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Lab Values.  Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet with the top lab values and the correct interpretation for the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/Labvalues Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.DestroytheNPTE.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Pearl presents with persistent right shoulder pain without a known cause.   The physical therapist is challenged with determining the most likely reason for the patient's complaints.  How well do you know your visceral diagnoses and referral patterns? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Visceral Pain.  Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet for the top 5 referred pain patterns and their associated organs? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/visceralpain Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.DestroytheNPTE.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Ross presents with a transtibial amputation and a significant gait deviation during initial contact to loading response.  The physical therapist is challenged with determining why the observed gait deviation is present.  How well do you know your prosthetic gait deviations? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Amputee Pathological Gait.  Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet for the top 3 prosthetic gait deviations and why they occur? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/prosthetics Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.DestroytheNPTE.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Derek presents with a TBI and is being instructed on wheelchair to bed transfers for the first time.  The physical therapist is challenged with determining which type of practice regimen is going to be the best to establish safe and independent wheelchair to bed transfers.  How well do you know your stages of motor learning and which practice forms to use? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about motor stages and practice.  Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet for DOMINATING behavior change questions on the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/motorlearning Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.DestroytheNPTE.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Miles presents with a past medical history of diabetes type II and obesity.  The physical therapist is challenged with determining which activity listed falls the highest in the trans-theoretical model (Stage of Change) How well do you know the trans-theoretical model? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about behavioral change. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet for DOMINATING behavior change questions on the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/behavior Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.DestroytheNPTE.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Harriet presents with status post-TKA and is undergoing stair training with the physical therapist.   The physical therapist is challenged with determining the appropriate instructions for descending stairs with a cane. How well do you know safe stair negotiation techniques? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about stair training.  Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet to help with common types of stair and transfers training with assistive devices? Look no further, here is your next CHEATSHEET: https://www.kylericeprep.com/trickytransfer Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.DestroytheNPTE.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Ricky presents with a past medical history of atrial fibrillation, orthostatic hypotension, and chronic renal failure. The physical therapist is challenged with determining which aspect of the exercise prescription is the least appropriate for this patient while undergoing hemodialysis.  How well do you know your exercise prescription parameters for a patient on hemodialysis? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about hemodialysis Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet with the top facts to know about hemodialysis for the NPTE? Look no further https://www.kylericeprep.com/hemodialysis Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.DestroytheNPTE.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Kerri presents with significant pelvic girdle pain with ambulation. The patient is found to have a notable innominate rotation during the examination.   The physical therapist is challenged with determining the BEST intervention to address the pelvic mal-alignment.  How well do you know innominate rotations? Can you treat one effectively? Let's test your ability in this excellent episode about pelvic mal-alignment. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet to help with determining innominate rotations and follow up interventions? Look no further https://www.kylericeprep.com/innominate Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.DestroytheNPTE.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Jimmy is a three-year-old child with L2 myelomeningocele. The patient requires the use of orthotics for home ambulation.  The physical therapist is challenged with determining which orthotic would be the best to assist with household ambulation.  How well do you know your orthotics? Can you tell me what spina bifida is and what impairments are associated with an L2 myelomeningocele? Let's test your ability in this excellent episode about Spina Bifida Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet with functional outcomes related to Spina Bifida? Look no further https://www.kylericeprep.com/spinabifidalumbar Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.DestroytheNPTE.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Samuel is a basketball star who injured his right knee after he pivoted on his right foot. The patient reports pain immediately afterward and has been complaining of additional symptoms since the incident.    The physical therapist is challenged with differentially diagnosing the patient's right knee pain. How well do you know your knee injuries? Can you differentially diagnose this common type of injury? Let's test your ability in this excellent episode about knee injuries.  Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet with the Top Facts about a Medial Meniscal Tear to know for the NPTE? Look no further https://www.kylericeprep.com/medialmeniscus   Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.DestroytheNPTE.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Heather has a past medical history of hypothyroidism and is being treated for deconditioning. The patient reports that she is not taking her medications and would like to stop exercising.  The physical therapist is challenged with determining the correct and the best course of action to remedy this situation. How well can you handle difficulty patient compliance situations? Let's test your ability in this excellent episode about patient compliance. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet with a mnemonic to help you remember hypothyroidism signs and symptoms? Look no further https://www.kylericeprep.com/hypothyroidism Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.DestroytheNPTE.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Taylor is attending her first follow-up appointment for right calcific tendinitis. A PTA is treating the patient and needs to make an appropriate decision about following an unspecified directive in the plan of care.   The physical therapist is challenged with determining what is the responsibility and appropriate decision making of a PTA under general supervision.  How well do you know what is in the PTA's scope of practice? Let's test your understanding in this excellent episode about PTA Professional Responsibility. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet with the Top 5 PTA Responsibilities to know for the NPTE? Look no further https://www.kylericeprep.com/responsibility Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.DestroytheNPTE.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.

Brenda is a physical therapist looking to utilize the correct outcome measure to assess a patient's improvements and current ability related to ADL's. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the correct and MOST appropriate outcome measure to utilize with a patient who has a CVA.  How well do you know your outcome measures? Let's test your understanding in this excellent episode about outcome measures. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet with the top 10 outcome measures to know for the NPTE? Look no further https://www.kylericeprep.com/p/outcome-measures Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.DestroytheNPTE.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Kelli presents with spastic cerebral palsy and plantarflexor spasticity.  The physical therapist is challenged with determining the correct AFO to utilize with the current patient.   How well do you know your AFO's and their uses? Let's test your understanding in this excellent episode about ankle-foot orthotics Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet to help you with AFO's and their functions? Look no further https://www.kylericeprep.com/p/AFO Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.DestroytheNPTE.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Camron presents with pulmonary hypertension and suspected Cor Pulmonale The physical therapist is challenged with determining which acute care lines will MOST be present and used to monitor the patient's condition  How well do you know your acute care lines? Let's test your understanding in this excellent episode about acute care lines Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet to help you with acute care lines, their functions, and conditions they are used for? Look no further https://www.kylericeprep.com/p/ACLines Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.DestroytheNPTE.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Collin presents difficulty grasping objects and impaired sensation in his hands.  The physical therapist is challenged with determining which sensations will be impaired if the patient is unable to detect light (fine) touch.  Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.DestroytheNPTE.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Maurice presents with non-specific lower back pain that has been responding favorably to mechanical traction. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the appropriate response to lumbar traction and determining the proper traction parameters to support a safe resolution of the patient's symptoms. How well do you know mechanical traction and the associated parameters? Let's test your understanding in this excellent episode about lumbar mechanical traction.   If you would like a free traction cheatsheet, check it out right here: https://www.kylericeprep.com/p/traction Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.DestroytheNPTE.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Monte presents with a recent MCA stroke and upper extremity spasticity. The patient demonstrates movement out of synergy, however, is having difficulty completing functional patterns. The physical therapist is challenged with determining which intervention (PNF) is the MOST effective to treat the patient's condition.  How well do you know PNF patterns and interventions to support out of synergy goals? Let's test your understanding in this excellent episode about PNF patterns and interventions  To get your free PNF/LEAD ARM CHEATSHEET Click the link below: https://www.kylericeprep.com/p/PNFCHEATSHEET Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.DestroytheNPTE.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Haddie is a child who would like to try out for gymnastics. During her physical screening, she is found to have some spinal/trunk abnormalities. The physical therapist is challenged with determining what is the MOST likely cause of the patient's observed spinal abnormality.  How well can you pick out specific postural/spinal related dysfunctions in the pediatric population? Let's test your understanding in this excellent episode about spinal observation.  Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.DestroytheNPTE.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck.   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Nate is a physical therapist evaluating a patient in the acute care setting. The patient is found to have some cardiac arrhythmias on their EKG prior to exercise.   The physical therapist is challenged with determining the importance of the several accompanying co-morbidities while interpreting the available EKG strip. How well can you read an EKG strip? Let's test your ability to read, interpret, and make a sound decision in this excellent episode about EKG reading.  Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.DestroytheNPTE.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck.   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support