Scorebuilders Q&A
Welcome to NPTE Q&A presented by Scorebuilders. This podcast is for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students studying to pass the National Physical Therapy Examinations. It offers you the opportunity to take a deep dive into a variety of exam questions, gaining insight from seasoned Scorebuilders’ instructors as they help you understand and examine the why behind the correct answer. Ready to elevate your exam prep? Let’s go!
Episodes
104 episodes
Episode 104 - Straight Leg Raise & Crossed Straight Leg Raise
A physical therapist is evaluating a patient with low back pain radiating into the left posterior thigh and calf. A straight leg raise on the left side reproduces the patient's familiar symptoms. When the therapist performs a crossed straight l...
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Episode 103 - Upper Limb Tension Tests - Restricted Movement
A physical therapist plans to perform all four upper limb tension tests on a patient. However, they find it difficult to complete ULTT 1 (median nerve bias) and ULTT 4 (ulnar nerve bias) due to the patient's limited mobility. Which of the follo...
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Episode 102 - Desensitization Training Program
A patient presents with hypersensitivity in the distal forearm following a recent peripheral nerve injury. The physical therapist initiates a desensitization program involving gradual exposure to various tactile stimuli. What is the primary mec...
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Episode 101 - Lhermitte's Sign
A physical therapist is evaluating a 38-year-old patient who reports an electric shock-like sensation radiating down the spine and into both arms when flexing the neck. The therapist suspects a positive Lhermitte's sign. Which of the following ...
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Episode 100 - Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome - Tinel's Sign
A physical therapist performs Tinel's sign by gently tapping over the posterior tibial nerve at the medial malleolus, looking for reproduction of paresthesia. In a patient with tarsal tunnel syndrome, the expected tingling symptoms would MOS...
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Episode 99 - Desensitization Training
A physical therapist is beginning desensitization treatment for a patient with significant tactile hypersensitivity in the palm following carpal tunnel surgery. The patient describes light touch as irritating and has started avoiding hand use. ...
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Episode 98 - Upper Limb Tension Tests
A physical therapist is preparing to perform all upper limb tension tests (ULTTs) on a patient with upper extremity paresthesia. The patient's medical history includes osteoarthritis of the elbow and their passive range of motion is 0 to 95 deg...
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Episode 97 - Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
A physical therapist examines a 74-year-old female patient who reports aching and stiffness affecting the upper arms, lower back, and thighs. Laboratory testing reveals an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Which medical condition is M...
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Episode 96 - Innervation – Wound Healing Methods
A physical therapist treats a patient with a full-thickness wound that is intentionally left open to heal. This approach was necessary due to significant tissue loss and jagged wound edges that could not be approximated? What type of healing is...
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Episode 95 - Innervation – Goniometry - Upper Extremity
A physical therapist positions a patient in supine in preparation for goniometric measurements. When measuring lateral rotation of the shoulder, where should the stationary arm of the goniometer be aligned?1. On the lateral midline of t...
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Episode 94 - Innervation – Pain Descriptors
A patient is asked to complete a pain questionnaire. The patient selects words such as diffuse, throbbing, and aching to describe the pain and indicates that it is difficult to localize the pain. What structure is MOST often associated w...
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Episode 93 - Innervation – Upper Extremity
A patient presents with marked weakness during resisted testing of right shoulder extension and medial rotation. Which of the following nerve lesions would MOST likely produce the described impairments?1. Thoracodorsa...
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Episode 92 - Fall Training
A physical therapist works with a patient with a transfemoral amputation on controlled fall training. The patient ambulates with a single axillary crutch. What controlled falling technique is the MOST appropriate to teach the patient in ...
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Episode 91 - Thermotherapy
A physical therapist checks the water temperature of the hot pack machine after several patients report the heat being very strong. Which of the following temperatures would be acceptable? 1. 64 degree...
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Episode 90 - Accessibility Requirements
A skilled nursing facility plans to expand a hallway to accommodate two wheelchairs passing simultaneously. In order to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act standards, what is the required minimum width of the hallway? 1...
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Episode 89 - Schizophrenia - Haldol
A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has been taking haloperidol (Haldol) following an acute psychotic episode. The physical therapist should be alert for which of the following side effects MOST commonly associated with this medicatio...
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Episode 88 - Congestive Heart Failure - Pharmacology
A physical therapist treats a patient admitted to an acute care hospital with congestive heart failure. Which medication would MOST likely be prescribed for this patient?1. Lanoxin (digoxin)2. Coumadin (warfarin)3. Zocor ...
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Episode 87 - Differential Diagnosis
A patient with a genetically inherited neuromuscular disorder reports weakness in their hands and feet with normal strength elsewhere. The patient experiences difficulty with grasping objects and demonstrates a steppage gait pattern. This clini...
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Episode 86 - Modified Ashworth Scale
A physical therapist evaluates a pediatric patient using the Modified Ashworth Scale. Which condition would LEAST benefit from the use of this tool?1. Hypotonia2. Hyperreflexia3. Spasticity4. RigidityWatch t...
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Episode 85 - Pain Management Post THA
A physical therapist reviews the current pain management protocol of a patient three days post total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following medications would the patient MOST likely have been prescribed for breakthrough pain as needed?
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Episode 84 - Lateral Ankle Reconstruction
A patient is evaluated in physical therapy three days following a lateral ankle reconstruction. Which of the following weight bearing limitations would be MOST typical for this patient?1. Non-weight bearing with bilat...
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Episode 83 - Wells Score
A 55-year-old patient presents with sudden onset of shortness of breath and pleuritic chest pain. As part of the clinical decision making process, a physical therapist considers the Wells Score to assess the probability of pulmonary embolism. W...
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Episode 82 – Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
A patient with cubital tunnel syndrome is being fitted for a night brace. Which of the following braces would be the MOST appropriate to help minimize the patient’s symptoms?1. Elbow brace, positioned in 40 degrees of flexion2...
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