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
84 episodes
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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Episode 81 – Peripheral Nerve Entrapment
A patient presents with weakness extending the fingers and thumb and weakness with supination. The patient reports pain in the lateral elbow, but denies pain or sensory changes in the hand or forearm. Which of the following entrapment syndromes...
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Episode 80 – Ottawa Knee Rules
A physical therapist uses the Ottawa Knee Rules to assess a patient with acute knee trauma. Which of the following findings would indicate a possible knee fracture and justify the need for radiographic imaging? 1. A 15 degree loss o...
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Episode 79 – Neuronal Differentiation
A physical therapist examines a patient who complains of forearm pain and weakness in the hand. During the examination, the therapist identifies weakness with wrist flexion, finger flexion, and thumb adduction. Froment’s sign is positive. Which...
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Episode 78 – Ottawa Foot and Ankle Rules
A physical therapist evaluates a patient who sustained an ankle injury during a recreational soccer game. To determine whether imaging is necessary, the therapist applies the Ottawa Foot and Ankle Rules. According to this screening tool, which ...
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Episode 77 – Wells Criteria for DVT
A physical therapist evaluates a patient who presents with leg swelling and discomfort. The patient has a history of recent surgery and prolonged immobility. Based on the Wells Criteria for deep vein thrombosis, which of the following would be ...
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Episode 76 – Balance Training
A physical therapist works on various balance tasks with a patient who has known balance deficits. The patient has intact visual and vestibular systems, though has deficits with somatosensory inputs. Which of the following activities would be M...
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Episode 75 – Wheelchair Modifications
A patient status post right transfemoral amputation is prescribed a standard wheelchair with recommendation for posterior rear wheel axle placement. What is the result of this positioning? 1. Decreased wheelchair rear stability...
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Episode 74 – Wheelchair Adaptations
A physical therapist orders a wheelchair with anti-tip tubes for a patient in preparation for discharge from a rehabilitation hospital. A patient with which of the following conditions would benefit the MOST from this option?1. Guillain...
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Episode 73 – Sliding Board Transfers
A physical therapist prepares to assist a patient with a sliding board transfer from a wheelchair to a bed. Which of the following directions would be MOST appropriate when directing the patient to perform the sliding board transfer?...
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Episode 72 – Atrial Flutter
A patient with atrial flutter suddenly becomes extremely lightheaded while exercising and appears to lose consciousness. Which of the following physiologic responses BEST explains the change in the patient’s status? 1. Incre...
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Episode 71 – Disk Herniation – Special Tests
A patient is treated for low back pain with unilateral lower extremity radiculopathy. The MRI report indicates the patient’s condition is caused by a moderate L3 disk herniation. Which of the following special tests would be MOST likely ...
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Episode 70 – Screening – Special Tests
A physical therapist working in a high school setting has an athlete come into the treatment room complaining of a headache, fever, and a painful neck. The therapist positions the athlete in supine and flexes the hip to 90 degrees. When the the...
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Episode 69 - Discharge Planning - Instruction
What is the MOST appropriate form of education to facilitate a safe discharge? 1. Perform hands-on training sessions with the patient and family members 2. Videotape the patient performing transfers and activities of daily...
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Episode 68 – Optic Neuritis
A physical therapist works with a patient on proprioceptive and balance activities due to a history of recent falls. The patient informs the therapist that they have recently been diagnosed with optic neuritis. Which of the following medical co...
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Episode 67 – Electrical Stimulation – Pain Modulation
A physical therapist attempts to explain to a patient how electrical stimulation can help decrease the perception of pain. Which of the following descriptions would be used to explain the gate control theory of pain?1. The threshold for...
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Episode 66 – Low Back Pain - Red Flags
A patient being treated for low back pain with bilateral radiating thigh pain has been seen in physical therapy for six weeks. The patient notes a lack of improvement and feels their symptoms may be worsening. Which of the following new symptom...
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Episode 65 – Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
A patient is referred to physical therapy with a diagnosis of right thoracic outlet syndrome. The physical therapist identifies that the patient’s symptoms are being caused by entrapment at the subcoracoid space. Which of the following activiti...
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Episode 64 – McMurray test
A physical therapist utilizes the McMurray test to confirm a suspected medial meniscus tear. Which of the following measures of validity would be the MOST useful for ruling in the diagnosis?1. Sensitivity of 80%2. Sensitivity...
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Episode 63 – Valsalva Maneuver
A physical therapist in an outpatient cardiac rehabilitation program is instructing a patient in proper lifting technique. Which recommendation would be the MOST helpful to assist the patient to avoid the Valsalva maneuver?1. Inh...
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Episode 62 - Sacroiliac Joint Special Tests
A patient is referred to physical therapy with a diagnosis of lumbar degenerative disk disease. The physical therapist theorizes that the sacroiliac joint may be the true source of the patient’s symptoms. Which test should be included in the ex...
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