NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy

Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about Prosthetic K Levels for the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/k-levels Jaxson is a 30-year-old patient who is being prescribed a K3 prosthetic. Which of the following describes the patient’s highest functionality level?  A. High level activity demonstrated such as active adult and athletes  B. Limite...

Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about Female Athlete Triad for the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/female-triad Nadine is treating a young female athlete who presents with recurrent knee injuries. The therapist suspects the female triad is contributing to the problem. Which of the following BEST characterizes this condition:    A. Diso...

Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about wheelchairs and ramps for the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/wheelchairs-ramps Heather is preparing discharge plans for a patient with a C8 spinal cord injury. Based on the general guidelines for wheelchair accessibility in the home, which of the following is NOT recommended? Ramp slope 1:12 ratio...

Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about Parkinson's gait interventions for the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/parkinsons Victor is treating a patient with a history of Parkinson's disease and bradykinesia. Upon examination, the patient has a gait speed of 0.45 m/s and a diminished stride length bilaterally. Which of the followin...

Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about functional electrical stimulation for the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/functional-stim Janae presents with a recent stroke and difficulty clearing the right foot during swing. The therapist plans to use electrical stimulation to improve the patient's gait pattern. Which of the following is t...

Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about Lymphedema and Lipedema for the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/lymphedema Sammie presents with an enlargement in her bilateral lower extremities; however, no symptoms are present distal to the ankle. The patient reports that legs are tender to touch and easily bruise. Which of the following condit...

Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about high altitude and the cardiopulmonary system for the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/high-altitude Ricky has recently started training at a specialized facility located 6,200ft above sea level. The therapist would like to create safe cardiovascular parameters for exercise at this new elevation. Whi...

Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about the Gross Motor Function Classification Scale (GMFCS) for the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/gmfcs Ricardo is preparing a plan of care for a 10-year-old child with cerebral palsy. The patient is classified as a level 4 on the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS). Which of the followi...

Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about VBI testing for the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/vbi Martin is treating a 45-year-old male with recurrent neck pain and joint hypomobility. Before initiating end-range cervical mobilizations, the therapist would like to assess for vertebrobasilar insufficiency. To check the left vertebral artery...

Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about postural assessment for the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/posture Janie is performing a postural assessment on a patient who has a medical diagnosis of lumbago. When assessing lower extremity alignment, the plumb line should fall:  A. Anteriorly to the lumbar spine  B. Posteriorly to the hip  C....

Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about cognitive behavioral therapy for the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/cbt Ken is six months status post lumbar fusion and has complaints of persistent pain and often declines to perform basic core exercises. The therapist would like to change the patient’s perception of pain while teaching effective...

Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about Torticollis for the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/torticollis-cheatsheet Kumani is creating an at-home stretching routine for a 3-month-old child with right congenital muscular torticollis. Which of the following is the MOST effective: A. Laying the child on the left side over a ball B. Laying th...

Yari was recently given authorization by her insurance company for an acute ankle sprain. After the authorization period, the therapist determines that the patient is no longer in need of therapy services; however, the patient requests to continue treatment. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate action? A. Allow the patient to pay out of pocket for additional therapy visits B. Discharge t...

Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about breathing? Look no further: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/breathing-msk Ben presents with a long-standing history of pulmonary fibrosis and difficulty taking a full unrestricted breath of air. During joint mobility testing of the upper ribs, the costovertebral joints are stuck into a position of inspiration. Which of t...

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Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about the flag system for the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/the-flag-system Check out the Podcast for the answer!! 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...

Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about vascular conditions for the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/ulcer-types Chansey is an obese 56-year-old male with a history of smoking. The patient presents with intense cramping in the right distal calf when ambulating greater than five minutes. Which of the following findings is the LEAST anticip...

Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about SCFE vs LCPD for the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/scfe An 11-year-old child presents with intense groin and anterior thigh pain after falling from a tree. The therapist suspects that the child has slipped capital femoral epiphysis. Which of the following risk factors is MOST likely to cause the...

Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about thumb mechanics for the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/thumb Tommy, a 26-year-old volleyball player, has complaints of pain and difficulty flexing his right thumb. Based on the normal arthrokinematics, which of the following should the physical therapist induce to resolve this hypomobility? Ulnar...

Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about Calcium Dysfunction for the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/electrolyte-dysfunction Mackenna has a history of hyperparathyroidism is being treated in physical therapy. Which of the following manifestations is the MOST likely to be observed?  A. Diarrhea B. Development of acute flank plan  C. Dimini...

Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about the Lung Volumes for the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/arthritis Sarrah presents to physical therapy with a recent exacerbation of her rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following interventions is the LEAST recommended: A. Gentle isometrics in pain-free positions B. Contract-relax stretching C. Gra...

Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about the Lung Volumes for the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/lungs Mario, a 20-year-old male is diagnosed with pseudohypertrophic muscular dystrophy. While reviewing the pulmonary function test results, all lung volume findings should be decreased except? a. Total lung capacity b. Vital capacity c. Tidal...

Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about the Rule of Nines for the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/burn-rules Kohl is being seen in an acute care hospital after a severe burn across the anterior neck, chest, and upper extremities. Upon admission, which of the following physical therapy interventions is the MOST recommended: A. Early gait...

Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about TMJ for the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/tmj Garret presents with a 10-year history of intermittent and achy left-sided jaw pain. The patient's pain is provoked when biting down on the right, but relieved when chewing on the left. Which of the following should be the PRIMARY focus of treatme...

Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about diabetes for the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/diabetes Erik has a history of uncontrolled diabetes and has been non-compliant with the administration of his insulin medication. Upon examination, the patient has severe scarring in the right lower abdominal area from repeated injections. Which of...