National Physical Therapy Examination – Physical Therapist Assistant (NPTE-PTA) [npte-pta] - National Physical Therapy Examination – Physical Therapist Assistant (NPTE-PTA) [npte-pta]

Question 1

The therapist should start from the following while doing lymphatic drainage techniques:

Anterior to posterior Posterior to anterior Proximal to distal Distal to proximal

Correct Answer:

Proximal to distal

Question 2

A third-trimester pregnant lady being treated by a therapist for sciatic nerve discomfort claims that today's swelling in her feet is worse. The therapist applies pressure to the distal, anterior lower extremity before releasing it. A 2 mm indentation is caused by the pressure before it instantly recovers. This fits into the category of:

Grade 1 Pitting Edema Grade 2 Pitting Edema Grade 3 Pitting Edema Non-pitting edema

Correct Answer:

Grade 1 Pitting Edema

Question 3

Which workout intensity monitoring device is the most precise when working with a patient who is taking beta blockers?

Borg rate of perceived exertion Blood Pressure Heart rate Berg dyspnea scale

Correct Answer:

Borg rate of perceived exertion

Question 4

The best technique to help a patient in sub-acute rehabilitation who has had a posterior total hip arthroplasty with mild dementia observe hip precautions is:

Have the patient demonstrate movements to avoid to reinforce memory. Have the patient verbalize hip precautions at beginning and end of each session. Print handouts for caregivers and patients as well as verbalizing precautions multiple times throughout the session. Print handouts for the patient on hip precautions.

Correct Answer:

Print handouts for caregivers and patients as well as verbalizing precautions multiple times throughout the session.

Question 5

Which of the following is the best assistive equipment for a patient who was once very active but now has mild hemiplegia as a result of a right hemisphere CVA? The patient has MMT 4+/5 in both the upper and lower extremities on the unaffected side.

Rolling walker with platform on the left side. Hemi walker used in the right hand Hem walker used in the left hand Single point cane used in the right hand

Correct Answer:

Hemi walker used in the right hand

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Prepare with the National Physical Therapy Examination – Physical Therapist Assistant (NPTE-PTA) [npte-pta] practice quiz. This question bank includes 129 questions covering patient, therapist, pressure, while, and lower. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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National Physical Therapy Examination – Physical Therapist Assistant (NPTE-PTA) [npte-pta]

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