NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy

Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about PPE for the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/ppe Jazzy is a physical therapist that has just finished treating a patient with a form of the rhinovirus using the proper personal protective equipment (PPE). Which of the following should the therapist doff last? A.Gloves B.Gown C.Mask D.Face Shield/Gog...

Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about biomarkers for the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/biomarkers Jonah is a 53-year-old male with a history of coronary artery disease (CAD) and who is being treated in the acute care hospital. Upon a review of the medical chart, the patient has an elevated creatine kinase (CK) biomarker. Which of the...

Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about assistive devices for the NPTE?  Look no further: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/assistive-devices Blaine, a 22-year-old male, recently fractured his right tibia and anteriorly dislocated his right shoulder. The patient has good functional stability but presents with significant weakness in his right deltoid. The patien...

Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about debridement for the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/lavage Doris undergoing her daily wound care. The treating therapist describes the wound as a 3x5x4cm with pink granulation tissue throughout the wound bed and non-adherent black tissue surrounding the borders. Which of the following interventions...

Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about thermotherapy for the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/foot-mechanics Lucas is a healthy 15-year-old male that presents with a recent onset of lateral forefoot pain during toe-off (preswing). The patient is likely to demonstrate which of the following compensations during gait? A. Forefoot varus B....

Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about thermotherapy for the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/thermotherapy Mia is being treated by a student physical therapist who elects to use a moist hot pack post therapy. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the LEAST likely answer to result in a thermal injury? Did you get this que...

Zane presents with complaints of deep anterior shin pain that started approximately three months ago. The physical therapist is challenged with determining which of the following conditions is the most likely present. How good are you at the neuromusculoskeletal differential? Let's test your skills in this excellent episode about anterior shin pain. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet th...

Noah is being educated on the pressure-relief strategies to use with his new manual wheelchair. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the appropriate muscle group that should be assessed for strength. How good are you at the musculoskeletal examination and muscle action? Let's test your skills in this excellent episode about reverse muscle actions. Are you looking for an awesom...

Charlotte is a survivor of a severe left-sided middle cerebral artery stroke and presents with global aphasia. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the MOST appropriate communication-based goal for this patient. How good are you at global aphasia? Let's test your skills in this excellent episode about global aphasia. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the f...

Jenuine is seven months status post right ACL reconstruction with a desire to return to full-speed running. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the MOST accurate rationale for the use of isokinetic strength testing. How good are you at strength assessments? Let's test your skills in this excellent episode about isokinetic testing. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet tha...

Martin has a history of alcohol abuse along with chronic use of over the counter anti-inflammatory medications. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the condition and then anticipating the least likely examination findings How good are you at visceral pathologies Let's test your skills in this excellent episode about visceral dysfunction Are you looking for an awesome cheatshe...

Tubby presents with reports of a dry mouth and has persistent coughing that frequently interrupts his therapy sessions. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the purpose of the medication the patient is taking. How good are you at pulmonary medications? Let's test your skills in this excellent episode about pulmonary medications! Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that r...

Ofilia was recently diagnosed with Whiplash-Associated Disorder (WAD) after a severe motor vehicle accident. The patient has an inverted supinator sign, clumsiness in both hands, and difficulty performing wrist extension against resistance. Which of the following pathologies is the MOST likely present: A. Central cord syndrome B. Brachial plexus traction injury C. C6 nerve root compression D. Radi...

Will presents to physical therapy with complaints of difficulty hearing. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the MOST likely reason for the patient's hearing loss. How good are you at vestibular examination? Let's test your skills in this excellent episode about vestibular special testing and differential diagnosis! Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews t...

Jave is treating a patient in cardiac rehabilitation who is taking Spironolactone, Lisinopril, and Aricept. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the most appropriate action when viewing possible abnormalities on an EKG. How good are you at reading EKG's? Let's test your skills in this excellent episode about EKG reading. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that revie...

Sahar presents with a fixed left ankle into 30 degrees of plantarflexion after elective surgery. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the most appropriate intervention to reduce stress on the posterior aspect of the knee. How good are you at lower extremity biomechanics? Let's test your skills in this excellent episode about the lower extremity biomechanics. Are you looking fo...

Cassandra has been reading an article on shoulder mobility after a bout of adhesive capsulitis. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the most accurate representation of a bell curve. How good are you at normal distributions, bell curves, and skews? Let's test your skills in this excellent episode about the bell curve. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the...

Jake underwent a type 2 slap repair 1.5 weeks ago and has been cleared to begin physical therapy. The physical therapist is challenged with determining which of the following interventions is the LEAST recommended. How good are you at surgical protocols? Let's test your skills in this excellent episode about slap tear related surgical protocols. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that r...

Nadia is a 27-year-old female with an overactive thymus and complains of daily fluctuations in fatigue levels that are highly dependent on rest time. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the condition that is present and likely examination findings. How good are you at neurological examination? Let's test your skills in this excellent episode about neurological examination. Are yo...

Francisco presents with significant left lower leg edema and discoloration along the medial side. The physical therapist is challenged with determining which of the following interventions should be performed FIRST. How well do you know your peripheral vascular diseases? Let's test your skills in this excellent episode about peripheral vascular disease interventions. Are you looking for an awe...

Sal is a therapist who is running a research study to determine the effectiveness of a forearm band on grip strength. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the least likely change that will increase the study’s power. How well do you know your research concepts? Let's test your skills in this excellent episode about power. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews...

Chelsea is a gymnast with complaints of diffuse lower back pain and feelings of instability. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the MOST likely pathology that fits the subjective assessment and physical examination How well do you know your lumbar pathologies? Let's test your skills in this excellent episode about lower back pain orthopedic examination. Are you looking for a...

Jessy is a female athlete that presents with a chief complaint of a recent onset of left plantar foot pain with running. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the BEST question to ask the patient to continue the subjective assessment. How well can you reason through a history taking subjective assessment? Let's test your skils in this excellent episode about history taking. Are...

Danny is being evaluated in a neurological recovery unit after a sudden onset of gait and limb ataxia. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the MOST likely pathology that is present. How well do you know your neurological pathologies? Let's test your differential skils in this excellent episode about neurological differential diagnosis. Are you looking for an awesome cheatshee...

Fred is being assessed for his limited endurance using the 6 minute walk test. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the appropriate means of administering the 6 minute walk test. How well do you know your outcome measures? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about 6MWT Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about the 6MWT? Look...