The NPTE Podcast

A patient in a MVA sustained a high‑velocity cervical spine traction injury when the shoulder was violently depressed while the neck was forced into contralateral side‑bending. Examination reveals shoulder abduction weakness, weakened elbow flexion, and absent biceps reflex. Sensation is absent over the lateral shoulder and lateral forearm extending into the thumb. Which portion of the brachial pl...

A 68‑year‑old patient reports chronic lateral hip pain that worsens with weight‑bearing. Examination reveals painful and limited active hip flexion, pain with active hip extension, passive hip medial rotation of 20°, and pain during squatting. The scour test with adduction reproduces lateral hip pain. Based on these findings, which diagnosis is MOST likely present?   Find it all out in the podcast...

A patient is receiving interferential current to the medial knee for pain control after a meniscal injury. Midway through treatment, the patient reports a sharp, localized burning sensation under one electrode. The therapist stops the session and notes that the electrode is older, slightly dry, and has been reused multiple times. Which of the following factors MOST likely caused the burning sensat...

A 68-year-old patient with a history of hyperlipidemia reports new bilateral thigh soreness and weakness that began gradually over the past month. She denies any recent increase in activity, and the pain is present at rest and unchanged by stretching or light movement. On examination, the clinician notes mild proximal muscle weakness without swelling or warmth. Which of the following sources of pa...

A physical therapist is treating a patient with chronic swelling of the right upper extremity after removal of axillary lymph nodes. After several treatments, the therapist notices new swelling along the right side of the trunk. To prevent this secondary trunk swelling from worsening, which of the following actions is MOST appropriate?   Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so...

A 58-year-old woman reports a sudden, intense need to urinate that she finds difficult to suppress. She also reports waking twice per night to void and leaking urine before she can reach the bathroom. Urinalysis is negative for infection. Which of the following best describes the underlying mechanism MOST likely responsible for her symptoms?   Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NP...

A 52-year-old male with a history of alcohol use disorder is admitted to the ICU with acute pancreatitis. On day 3, the physical therapist is asked to perform a bedside evaluation. Which of the following findings would be the most appropriate indication to defer physical therapy intervention at this time? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying col...

A 63‑year‑old patient reports progressive fatigue, muscle weakness, and darkened skin creases. Vital signs show low blood pressure, and labs reveal hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, and low cortisol levels. Which of the following diagnoses is MOST likely present? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast  for m...

During the integumentary assessment, the therapist notes that the skin is cool to the touch, shiny, and hairless with diminished dorsalis pedis pulse. The therapist also observes a small ulcer on the distal lateral ankle.  Which additional finding would MOST likely be present? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexa...

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease demonstrates pursed-lip breathing during exercise. What is the PRIMARY purpose of this breathing technique? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast  for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte   #PT   #ptboa...

A patient presents with numbness in the 4th and 5th fingers and weakness of finger abduction. The patient is a cyclist who reports the symptoms are worse after long cycling training sessions. Which additional muscle is MOST likely to demonstrate weakness? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast  for mor...

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A patient’s serratus anterior strength is measured to be 4-/5.  When creating an intervention plan, which of the following activities will be best to implement FIRST? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out  www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects.  #Npte   #PT  ...

A patient with acute low back pain and signs of nerve root compression is being evaluated for lumbar traction. The patient's recent MRI shows a medial lumbar disc protrusion. Which of the following actions is MOST appropriate for the therapist to perform next? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for...

A 28-year-old male patient presents with acute right knee and heel pain two weeks after a gastrointestinal illness. Which of the following findings will MOST strongly support a diagnosis of reactive arthritis? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our l...

A patient presents with bilateral, symmetrical leg enlargement that is painful to palpation, shows easy bruising, and spares the feet. Stemmer sign is negative. Which of the following conditions is MOST likely present? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date w...

A patient with an indwelling Foley catheter reports new lower‑abdominal discomfort during gait training. The therapist observes the collection bag positioned at the level of the umbilicus. Which of the following actions would be MOST appropriate for the clinician to perform first? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfina...

A patient reports constant right‑sided upper abdominal pain that began shortly after eating a high‑fat meal. The pain radiates to the right shoulder and is accompanied by nausea. Which of the following conditions is MOST likely present? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to...

A patient with metabolic disease develops progressive shoulder pain with loss of motion, proximal thigh weakness, and has a history of low‑trauma fractures. The physical exam shows periarticular tenderness and visible muscle atrophy. The patient also reports the muscular weakness is worsened at the end of each day. Which of the following conditions is MOST likely present? Find it all out in the po...

A patient presents with acute onset of lower‑leg redness, warmth, and tenderness. The involved area has poorly defined borders and has expanded over the past 24 hours. The patient reports low‑grade fever, fatigue, and increasing tightness in the leg. Pitting edema is present, and Homan's sign is negative. Which of the following conditions is MOST consistent with this presentation? Find it all out...

A patient with chronic obstructive lung disease frequently assumes a tripod position during seated rest. Which of the following explanations BEST describes why this posture is adopted? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and project...

Which group of symptoms is MOST characteristic of autonomic dysreflexia in a patient with a C6 complete spinal cord injury? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT #ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #...

A physical therapist examines a 3‑week‑old infant and notes a firm, nontender mass in the inferior third of the right sternocleidomastoid muscle. The infant demonstrates a consistent right lateral cervical tilt. Which additional positional finding is MOST likely present? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/...

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A physical therapist is reviewing a study that measured patient satisfaction with outpatient physical therapy services at a single point in time. Which type of research design does this study represent? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest c...