Npte Clinical Files

Simon presents to the clinic with complaints of "room spinning" and transient nausea. The evaluating therapist suspects cupulolithiasis. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of BPPV from cupulolithiasis?   A. Immediate onset of vertigo in provoking positions  B. Presence of nystagmus  C. Persistence of vertigo and nystagmus as long as the patient is in the provoking position  D. Delayed onset of vertigo in provoking positions LINKS MENTIONED:      Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.NPTEPASS.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck.      Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com If you liked these tips, follow us on TikTok! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Marco presents to physical therapy complaining of diminished grip strength and neck discomfort at rest. Upon examination, the patient has weakened finger DIP flexion and wrist extension compared to the right. The patient also has diminished sensation along the hypothenar eminence. Which of the following conditions is MOST likely present?    A. C6 nerve root impingement   B. C7 nerve root impingement   C. C8 nerve root impingement   D. T1 nerve root impingement LINKS MENTIONED:      Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.NPTEPASS.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck.      Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Parneet is instructing a patient on properly performing stacked breathing. Which of the following is the MOST likely indication for stacked breathing:   A. Hyperventilation   B. Crackles  C. Hypoventilation   D. Limited chest wall mobility LINKS MENTIONED:      Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.NPTEPASS.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck.      Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Looking for more NPTE Practice Questions? Check out TrueLearn and use code PTH020 for 20% off subscription --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Jethroe oversees a research study assessing the relationship between the frequency of exercise per week and the number of falls in elderly subjects. The Pearson coefficient is found to be -0.87. When presenting this information, which of the following is the MOST accurate:    A. Exercising more often causes fewer falls in elderly subjects   B. Increased frequency of exercise has an inverse relationship with the number of falls in elderly subjects  C. Exercising more often causes a higher incidence of falls in elderly subjects  D. Increased frequency of exercise has a direct relationship with the number of falls in elderly subjects LINKS MENTIONED:      Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.NPTEPASS.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck.      Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsh

Brenda is treating a patient with a recent brain injury. The therapist applies a strong noxious stimulus to the patient's forearm to elicit a response. The patient is difficult to arouse but, while awake, remains confused. Which of the following should be documented in the patient's record?    A. Stupor   B. Obtunded  C. Lethargic   D. Comatose LINKS MENTIONED:      Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.NPTEPASS.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck.      Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Apply for our coaching program: Prep you can ace - at your pace! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Breancha is treating a patient with Multiple Sclerosis and marked extensor tone in the lower extremities. Which of the following is the MOST effective strategy to reduce tone:    A. Prolonged cooling  B. Light stroking   C. Spinning in a chair  D. High-frequency vibration LINKS MENTIONED:      Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.NPTEPASS.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck.      Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Apply for our coaching program: Prep you can ace - at your pace! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Hughandra decides to evaluate the balance of an elderly patient using the Berg Balance Scale. Which of the following is NOT an area examined using this test?   A. Unsupported sitting  B. Retrieving an object from the floor  C. Standing on one foot  D. Walking while completing horizontal head turns LINKS MENTIONED: Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.NPTEPASS.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com  Apply for our coaching program: Prep you can ace - at your pace! Looking for more NPTE Practice Questions? Check out TrueLearn and use code PTH020 for 20% off your subscription. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets?   Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Nywening is treating a patient diagnosed with a unilateral vestibular loss after repeated ear infections. The patient's main complaint is motion sensitivity and nausea. Which of the following options is the BEST choice for treatment?   A. Canalith repositioning maneuver  B. Semont maneuver  C. Habituation exercises  D. Frenkel's exercises Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.NPTEPASS.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. Apply for our coaching program: Prep you can ace - at your pace! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets?   Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com  Siobahn is a 17-year-old male with a medical diagnosis of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Upon examination, the patient’s spine is hypomobile but denies pain with palpation and during spinal movements. Which of the following interventions is the MOST recommended:    A. Postural education to reduce lumbar lordosis  B. Supine abdominal crunches  C. Grade 4 mobilizations at ankylosed segments    D. Scapular stabilization exercises Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.NPTEPASS.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets?   Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Aiden is being evaluated for mild discomfort in the right hip joint after a running injury two weeks ago. Upon examination, the patient has stiffness, hypomobility, decreased hip flexion, and internal rotation range of motion. Which of the following mobilizations should be performed FIRST:    A. Anterior   B. Inferior   C. Posterior   D. Distraction Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.NPTEPASS.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets?   Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com  Carmello is performing a gait analysis and notices that the patient’s toes are the first points of contact with the ground during initial contact. Which of the following is the LEAST likely to be a possible cause of this gait deviation?   A. Leg length discrepancy  B. Reciprocal inhibition of dorsiflexors  C. Painful heel  D. Profound dorsiflexor weakness Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.NPTEPASS.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets?   Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com  Francine has a past medical history of angina, depression, and acid reflux. The patient is being seen for frequent falls in the home but denies dizziness, vertigo, or sudden weakness. The therapist suspects blurred vision as the primary cause. Which of the following medications is the MOST likely contributing to the patient's falls?    A. Aspirin  B. Warfarin  C. Amitriptyline  D. Omeprazole Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.NPTEPASS.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets?  Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Gupta is assessing a patient's posture using a new plumbline assessment tool. Upon examination, the line of gravity falls posteriorly to the cervical spine joints. Which of the following opposing muscle groups is likely the MOST active?    A. Serratus anterior  B. Longus Colli   C. Obliquus capitis superior  D. Iliocostalis Dorsi Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.NPTEPASS.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets?  Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com  Vidhi is performing a chart review of his patient who has a T1 ASIA B SCI. Which of the following findings is MOST likely when treating this patient?     A. Paradoxical breathing pattern  B. Use of a mechanical ventilator   C. Moderate to maximal assistance with wheelchair to bed transfers  D. Household and community ambulator with HKAFOs and crutches Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.NPTEPASS.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets?   Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com  Laura is being re-evaluated 12 weeks status post rotator cuff repair. While performing shoulder abduction actively, the therapist observes excessive clavicular elevation and lateral flexion of the trunk to the opposite side. The MOST likely cause of these findings include; diminished range of motion and    A. Inadequate serratus anterior activation  B. Posterior glenohumeral joint soft tissue tightness  C. Excess upper trapezius activation  D. Pectoralis minor tightness Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.NPTEPASS.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets?   Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Hemisha is a student clinical intern providing an in-service about the causes of lymphedema. Which of the following is NOT a cause of secondary lymphedema?   A. Dysplasia  B. Radiation  C. Chronic venous insufficiency  D. Infection Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.NPTEPASS.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets?   Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Bebet is recovering from a right CVA and wears a solid AFO to stabilize the left foot. While observing gait, the therapist notices lateral trunk bending towards the left during midstance. Which of the following is the best intervention to correct this problem? A. Strengthen the hamstrings on the left side B. Strengthen the hip abductors on the left side C. Strengthen the hip abductors on the right side D. Strengthen the hip flexors on the right side Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.NPTEPASS.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. Check out our Coaching Program here: https://bit.ly/3Drf2ap --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets?   Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com  Eddy presents with a history of Parkinson’s Disease and is being seen in the inpatient hospital. The patient is ambulatory but requires close supervision by the therapist to prevent falls. Which of the following is the most appropriate focus for the physical therapist’s plan of care?    A. Wheelchair training  B. Mobility training using bilateral axillary crutches  C. Caregiver training for contact guarding during ambulation on level surfaces and stair negotiation  D. Manual perturbation training Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.NPTEPASS.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. Check out our Coaching Program here: https://bit.ly/3Drf2ap --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets?   Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Kevin assesses a patient’s functional leg length difference and discovers that the right lower extremity is longer. Which of the following joint actions would LEAST likely be present due to this discrepancy?   A. Right foot in supination  B. Right sacroiliac joint in posterior rotation  C. Left sacroiliac joint in posterior rotation  D. Right knee in extension Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.NPTEPASS.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. Check out our Coaching Program here: https://bit.ly/3Drf2ap --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets?   Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com  Rani is being treated status post bilateral Achilles tendon repair after a fall from a tall ladder. Post-surgical orders are for TTWB (Toe Touch Weight Bearing) bilaterally. Which of the following assistive devices would be the MOST appropriate?   A. Bilateral canes  B. Wheelchair  C. Axillary crutches  D. Standard walker Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.NPTEPASS.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. Check out our Coaching Program here: https://bit.ly/3Drf2ap --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support