NPTE PRACTICAL QUESTIONS 3 Leave a Comment / Uncategorised / By Mohamed Ali 1 votes, 5 avg 32 Let the quiz begin , Wish you happy timeGood jobCreated on August 20, 2022NPTE PRACTICE QUESTIONS 3 Help us contacting you easily by filling this form 1 / 201) At higher altitudes, a patient experiences dizziness, nausea, weakness, decreased vision, and headache. The physical therapist informs the patient that these symptoms are mainly caused by lowered partial pressure of ambient oxygen at higher altitudes. Which of the following is a long-term response to decreased partial pressure of ambient oxygen ? a) Increased stroke volume b) Increased aerobic power c) Increased number of red blood cells d) Decreased amount of hemoglobin 2 / 202) A physical therapist reviews the medication list of a patient who is maintained on bronchodilators for the management of bronchial asthma. Which of the following is a common side effect of bronchodilators ? a) Hypertension b) Sedation c) Tachycardia d) Muscle spasms 3 / 203) A female patient with angina is referred to the clinic after a total knee replacement. The patient has a history of angina, which is usually relieved by rest and intake of nitroglycerin. The pain occurs with increased activity or stress. Based on these details of information, the patient has which type of angina ? a) Unstable angina b) Variant angina c) Prinzmetal angina d) Stable angina 4 / 204) A physical therapist is assessing the respirations of a patient referred for therapy due to adhesive capsulitis. Physical examination findings suggest that the patient has a normal respiratory function. In patients with normal respiratory function, which of the following occurs during inspiration ? a) The pressure in the alveoli is greater than the atmospheric pressure. b) The intrathoracic volume increases. c) The ribcage descends and contracts. d) The diaphragm descends. 5 / 205) A 50-year-old female complains of cervical pain that radiates to the left anterior arm and radial side of the hand. Manual muscle testing of the biceps reveals a grade of 3. A diagnosis of cervical spondylosis is made. Which of the following is true about cervical spondylosis ? a) It is strongly influenced by genetics b) The onset and rate of progression is not influenced by repetitive, subclinical trauma. c) In patients older than 40 years, chronic cervical degeneration is the most common cause. d) It affects the vertebral bodies and intervertebral disks of the neck; the contents of spinal canal are not usually affected. 6 / 206) The cardiovascular system and pulmonary system show the most significant changes in response to increased activity or inactivity. A patient referred for an exercise program is expected to demonstrate which of the following as a normal response to exercise ? a) Decreased systolic blood pressure b) Decreased cardiac output c) Increased peripheral vascular resistance d) Increased tidal volume 7 / 207) A nerve root is the portion of a peripheral nerve root that connects the nerve to the spinal cord. The nerve roots usually arise from each level of the spinal cord. In the cervical spine, which of the following nerve roots is the most commonly compressed ? a) C6 b) C7 c) C5 d) C8 8 / 208) The screw home mechanism of the knee, or locking of the knee, occurs at the end of the knee extension to reduce the work exerted by the quadriceps during standing. Which of the following ligaments controls this mechanism ?I. Medial collateral ligamentII. Posterior cruciate ligamentIII. Anterior cruciate ligamentIV. Lateral collateral ligament a) I and IV b) II and III c) I and III d) II and IV 9 / 209) A woman at 12 weeks’ gestation is informed what to expect during labor and delivery. The patient is diagnosed with spinal cord injury affecting T11. The patient is informed that the following is more likely to occur during birth except : a) A painful birth b) Ineffective uterine contractions c) Autonomic hyperreflexia d) Abnormal progression of labor 10 / 2010) The knee is a complex structure that plays a major role in supporting the body during static and dynamic activities. It is supported by muscles, ligaments, cartilage, tendons, and bones to maintain its function. Which of the following is the strongest ligament in the knee ? a) Medial collateral b) Posterior cruciate c) Lateral collateral d) Anterior cruciate 11 / 2011) The human body consists of 31 nerve root pairs. Each nerve root has two components: the somatic component and the visceral component. Which of the following is the function of the nerve root’s somatic portion ? a) It innervates the intervertebral disks. b) It provides sensory input from the skin, fascia, and muscles. c) It innervates the blood vessels. d) It conveys impulses to the dura mater, ligaments, and periosteum. 12 / 2012) The deep veins of the legs and the pelvis are the most hospitable sites for venous thrombosis, a condition where a clot forms on the wall of a vein. Which of the following veins is least likely involved in deep vein thrombosis ? a) Peroneal vein b) Popliteal vein c) Posterior tibial vein d) Great saphenous vein 13 / 2013) A female patient informs a physical therapist that she has been having problems with sexual intercourse and physical sexual responses since the spinal cord injury. The injury occurred a year-and-a-half before consult. The history of the patient reveals complete motor neuron injury affecting the S2-S5 segments. Which of the following sexual dysfunctions is most likely reported by the patient ? a) Absence of vaginal lubrication with sexual stimulation b) Involuntary tightness of the vagina c) Difficulty achieving orgasm d) Loss of sexual desire 14 / 2014) In addition to physical changes, aging may also cause changes in vital signs, which include the blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate and breathing rate. Which of the following is an expected finding in elderly patients ? a) Significant decrease in body temperature b) Increased effort in breathing c) Increased maximum heart rate d) Decreased resting heart rate 15 / 2015) Carpal tunnel syndrome consists of symptoms and signs that develop from the entrapment of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel. The median nerve is derived from the following nerve roots :I. C6II. C7III. C8IV. T1 a) I, II, III, IV b) I, II, III c) II, III d) III, IV 16 / 2016) A female patient is about to get married in three months. The patient would like to delay pregnancy at least one year after the wedding. The physical therapist is correct to inform the patient that which of the following is the most effective contraception ? a) Intrauterine device b) Progestin-only pill c) Progestin-estrogen contraceptives d) Mifepristone 17 / 2017) Compared to an individual who lives a sedentary lifestyle, a physically fit person usually demonstrates a different physiological profile. The following are the characteristic features of improved endurance except : a) Greater muscle strength b) Better adaptation of circulation and respiration to effort c) Lower blood pressure on exercise d) Lower pulse rate on exercise 18 / 2018) A female patient with swelling, redness, and pain in the leg is suspected of thrombophlebitis. There are three factors, called Virchow’s triad, associated with thrombophlebitis or venous thrombosis. The Virchow’s triad consists of the following except : a) Stasis of blood b) Blood vessel damage c) Occlusion d) Coagulation of blood is increased 19 / 2019) Therapeutic cold, also known as cryotherapy, has the main effect of cooling the tissues. Cold application may use various techniques and duration of therapy, but it has the same basic physiological effects. The effects of cryotherapy are the following except : a) Analgesia b) Vasoconstriction c) Increased muscle efficiency d) Decreased local metabolism 20 / 2020) A 55-year-old non-athletic and healthy patient is referred for an exercise program. For beginners, a good target heart rate should be 60% of the maximum heart rate. What is the correct target heart rate during exercise for the patient ? a) 165 b) 175 c) 105 d) 99 Your score isThe average score is 46%Share your effort with your friends LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Also you can visit our accounts on social media 0% Restart quiz Please rate the quiz from 1 to 5 stars Send feedback Share this...FacebookWhatsappTwitterLinkedinPinterestEmailPrint