Npte Clinical Files

Blake wants to reduce the risk of orthostatic hypotension in a patient with low blood pressure. The physical therapist should: A. Encourage slow transitions from sitting to standing B. Have the patient perform deep breathing exercises before standing C. Recommend wearing compression stockings during sessions D. Check the chart for blood pressure reducing medications 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepthustle/support

Copeland is evaluating a 55-year-old patient who presents with a mild case of unilateral vestibular hypofunction and associated hearing loss on the left side. The therapist performs the caloric test by instilling warm water into the affected ear. What is the MOST likely direction of the patient's nystagmus during this test? A. Towards the opposite side, but reduced in magnitude B. Absent or significantly reduced nystagmus C. Towards the same side, but reduced in magnitude D. Eye movement is unaffected 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepthustle/support

Peter is a physical therapist who is working with a 3-year-old child who has Down syndrome. The therapist observes increased flexibility and hypermobility. These findings is primarily due to: A. Poor muscle tone B. Ligamentous laxity C. Delayed bone age D. Spastic muscle contractions 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepthustle/support

Kayla is a physical therapist who is evaluating a patient with shoulder pain via telehealth. The patient is unable to accurately palpate the area of maximal tenderness. What alternative method should the therapist use to localize the pain? A. Guide the patient through a series of active range of motion exercises to identify the painful location B. Instruct the patient to use a foam roller to identify the tender area. C. Ask the patient to describe the quality of pain in different shoulder positions. D. Postpone the assessment until an in-person visit can be arranged. 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepthustle/support

Frankie is a physical therapist who, during a home health visit, notices that the patient's home has several potential safety hazards. What is the FIRST step the therapist should take? A. Ignore the hazards as addressing them is not within the therapist’s scope of practice. B. Report the hazards to the patient’s primary care physician. C. Discuss and educate the patient and family about the hazards and suggest modifications. D. Contact a social worker to assess the home environment. 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepthustle/support

Setting: Sports Clinic Gender: Female Age: 28 years Presenting Problem/Current Condition: Pain in the right elbow after increasing the frequency of her tennis games. Medical History: No significant medical issues Other Information: Recreational tennis player, recently started competing Physical Therapy Examination(s): Tenderness over the lateral epicondyle. Pain on resisted wrist extension Physical Therapy Plan of Care: None, this is the first visit 1. What is the MOST likely diagnosis for the patient's presentation? A) Golfer’s elbow B) Tennis elbow C) Olecranon bursitis D) Cubital tunnel syndrome Answer: B) Tennis elbow Rationale: Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is characterized by pain over the lateral epicondyle and is often exacerbated by resisted wrist extension. The patient's symptoms, along with her recent increase in tennis games, align with this condition. Tennis elbow is caused by repetitive stress on the tendons of the forearm, especially those that straighten the w

Wendy presents with a recent diagnosis of Addison's disease and has. been referred to physical therapy. During exercise, the therapist should expectant of which of the following symptoms? A. Hypertension and tachycardia B. Hyperglycemia and diaphoresis C. Hypotension and fatigue D. Hypoglycemia and hyperreflexia 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepthustle/support

Burton is a 45-year-old male patient with a long-standing history of hypothyroidism who presents with complaints of increasing fatigue, cold intolerance, and muscle stiffness. Physical therapy examination reveals slowed reflexes and generalized muscle weakness. Which intervention should be prioritized in this patient's treatment plan? A. High-intensity resistance training B. Aerobic exercise for endurance training C. Gentle stretching and range of motion exercises D. Balance and proprioception training 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepthustle/support

Question 1: Given the patient's medication and medical history, which complication is he at an increased risk for during mobility training A) Orthostatic hypotension B) Fractures C) Respiratory distress D) Hyperkalemia Question 2: The patient is exhibiting difficulty following multi-step commands. Which approach would be MOST appropriate when giving instructions for exercises? A) Provide written instructions with diagrams. B) Give complex, multi-step verbal commands rapidly. C) Demonstrate the exercise first and then provide simple, one-step commands. D) Use tactile cues exclusively without any verbal instruction. 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepthu

June presents with complaints of pain during the midstance to terminal stance phase of gait. Upon examination, there's excessive pronation of the subtalar joint and pes planus deformity. What muscle is MOST likely weakened? A) Flexor digitorum brevis B) Tibialis posterior C) Abductor hallucis D) Extensor digitorum longus 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepthustle/support

Belinda is a 46-year-old patient with a history of diabetes presents with a non-healing ulcer on the plantar surface of the foot. Upon examination, the therapist notes a well-defined ulcer with a punched-out appearance surrounded by callused skin. Which type of ulcer is this most indicative of? A) Venous stasis ulcer B) Arterial insufficiency ulcer C) Neuropathic ulcer D) Pressure ulcer 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepthustle/support

Kelly is a 60-year-old patient who is post-stroke and exhibits a steppage gait pattern. What is the MOST likely underlying neuromuscular deficit contributing to this gait deviation? A) Weak hip flexors B) Weak ankle dorsiflexors C) Spastic quadriceps D) Spastic hip adductors 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepthustle/support

Janie is a physical therapist who is conducting research to determine the relationship between hours of standing per day and the severity of lower back pain in factory workers. After analyzing the data, the therapist finds a positive, strong correlation (r = 0.85) between the two variables. What does this correlation coefficient indicate? A) An 85% chance that standing longer hours directly causes increased back pain severity. B) A strong relationship between hours of standing and back pain severity, but not necessarily a cause-and-effect relationship. C) A negative relationship between hours of standing and back pain severity. D) An insignificant relationship between the two variables. 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 ---

Roger is a 45-year-old is an avid cyclist who presents with anterior knee pain, especially after long rides. The pain is localized near the patellar tendon's inferior pole. What condition best describes these symptoms? A) Patellofemoral pain syndrome B) Osgood-Schlatter disease C) Patellar tendinitis D) Chondromalacia patellae 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepthustle/support

Jason is a 25-year-old soccer player who sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury 8 weeks ago and underwent surgical repair. Current therapy goals are to restore neuromuscular control and proprioception. Which exercise will BEST address these goals? A) Open-chain knee extension exercises in sitting B) Balance exercises on a wobble board C) Prone hamstring curls D) Passive range of motion of the knee 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepthustle/support

Betty is 55-year-old female with a history of congestive heart failure who presents with complaints of dyspnea during moderate activities. She mentions that she has been sleeping with three pillows at night for comfort. Given this information, which clinical term best describes her sleeping condition? A) Eupnea B) Hyperpnea C) Orthopnea D) Apnea 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepthustle/support

Charese presents a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) performs a six-minute walk test. Which outcome, if observed during the test, would indicate an exacerbation or worsening of the patient's COPD? A. Increased stride length B. Decreased use of accessory muscles for breathing C. A decrease in SpO2 below 90% D. A decrease in respiratory rate 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepthustle/support

Vicky is 67-year-old female with advanced osteoarthritis is scheduled for a total hip arthroplasty. The orthopedic surgeon decides on a posterior approach. Which of the following is the PRIMARY reason for utilizing a posterior approach during the procedure? A. Minimize disruption to hip flexors B. Provide better access to the acetabulum C. Avoid risk to the sciatic nerve D. Reduce surgical time 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepthustle/support

Jess is working with a patient who has sustained a low-energy hip fracture. These types of fractures are MOST common in which population? A. High-performance athletes during intense training. B. Postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. C. Children between the ages of 5-10 years. D. Middle-aged men during heavy weightlifting sessions. 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepthustle/support

Kemmie is a 48-year-old female patient, who was recently involved in a motor vehicle accident and presents with a T10 level spinal cord injury. In addition to bladder dysfunction and decreased sensation below the level of injury, she is MOST likely to exhibit which of the following? A. Quadriplegia B. Absent lower extremity reflexes C. Absent sensation in C7 dermatome D. Normal upper extremity strength 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepthustle/support