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
111 episodes
Episode 111- Nerve Entrapment- Intrinsic Muscle Weakness
A patient presents with weakness isolated to the intrinsic muscles of the hand, specifically the adductor pollicis and the muscles of the hypothenar eminence. The therapist notes that all forearm muscles, the wrist flexors and wrist extensors, ...
Episode 110 - Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Costoclavicular Space
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 costoclavicular space. Which of the following acti...
Episode 109 - Kemp's Test
A physical therapist performs the standing lumbar quadrant test (Kemp's test) on a patient with low back pain. The patient reports that their pain is intermittent and mostly isolated to the lumbar region, though can occasionally radiate to the ...
Episode 108 - Slump Test - First Movement
A physical therapist is preparing to perform the slump test on a patient with suspected lumbar radiculopathy. When correctly performing the slump test, which movement should be completed FIRST?1. Cervical flexion2. Ankle dorsi...
Episode 107 - Saphenous Nerve Entrapment
A patient reports persistent burning and tingling along the medial aspects of the knee, lower leg, and ankle. The physical therapist suspects saphenous nerve involvement. Which of the following nerves would MOST closely mimic the sensory...
Episode 106 - Cubital Tunnel - Tinel's Sign
A physical therapist performs Tinel's sign by tapping over the cubital tunnel. The patient reports tingling sensations consistent with a positive finding. Which region of the hand would MOST likely be affected?1. Dorsal-lateral aspect o...
Episode 105 - Slump Test
A physical therapist performs a slump test on a patient with complaints of intermittent posterior leg pain and numbness. The patient reports increased symptoms when the neck is flexed during the test, but symptoms decrease when the neck is exte...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...