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NPTE-PTA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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NPTE-PTA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSWhat special test is designed to detect an ACL injury that requires the patient's knee to
be flexed 20-30 degrees?
A. Lachman
B. Anterior Drawer
C. Lateral Pivot Shift
D. Valgus Stress Test - A. Lachman
What muscles are emphasized in a standing row exercise w/ arms parallel to the floor
using a cable system?
A. anterior delt & pec major
B. infraspinatus & teres minor
C. middle trap & rhomboids
D. upper trap & lats - C. middle traps & rhomboids
A muscle contraction in which the muscle shortens/lengthens while resisting a constant
load is known as?
A. isometric
B. concentric
C. isokinetic
D. isotonic - D. isotonic
Which of the following types of muscle contraction has the potential for the highest force
production?
A. eccentric
B. isotonic
C. isometric
D. concentric - A. eccentric
New bone formation in response to resistance training occurs primarily in which area of
the bone?
A. periosteum
B. endosteum
C. epiphysis
D. undefined - A. periosteum
Which 2 gait deviations would most likely be caused by a prosthetic that is too long?
A. abducted gait
B. excessive knee flexion
C. excessive trunk flexion
D. vaulting
E. lateral hip whip - A. abducted gait
D. vaulting
,Identify the most likely cause of forefoot rotation at heel strike :
A. socket is too small
B. weak lateral hip rotation
C. rigid SACH heel cushion
D. inadequate knee friction - C. rigid SACH heel cushion
Which of the following is least likely to result in a LE amputation?
A. PAD
B. severe infection
C. congenital limb deficiency
D. diabetes - C. congenital limb deficiency
Which muscle is attached to the medial border of the patella and aids to prevent its
dislocation?
A. biceps femoris
B. rectus femoris
C. popliteus
D. vastus medialis - D. vastus medialis
Which muscle plays a significant role in depressing the mandible during mouth
opening?
A. temporalis
B. medial pterygoid
C. lateral pterygoid
D. masseter - C. lateral pterygoid
Which of the following positions would tend to be the most painful in the presence of an
injury to a specific joint?
A. loose packed
B. closed packed
C. resting position
D. midrange - B. closed packed
Which of the following would normallly exhibit a firm end-feel?
A. elbow flx
B. elbow ext
C. ankle DF
D. knee flx - C. ankle DF
What mechanism of injury is commonly associated w/ the ACL?
A. twisting on a planted foot
B. compression force
C. valgus force
D. excessive posterior force - A. twisting on a planted foot
, T/F: a grade I strain is characterized by localized pain, minimal swelling and tenderness
-T
T/F: edema refers to increased volume of fluid w/in the joint capsule - F, effusion
T/F: pateints w/ osteoporosis often display a lordotic curve in the thoracic spine - F,
kyphotic
T/F: limited AROM is a common symptom of bursitis - T
T/F: genu valgum is characterized by added space between the knees while standing w/
the feet together - F, genu varum
What are the anatomical point to measure the Q-angle? - ASIS
midpatella
tibial tubercle
Plane involved w/ kyphosis and lordosis - sagittal
Which carpal bone is most commonly fractured?
A. triquetrium
B. lunate
C. hamate
D. scaphoid - D. scaphoid
T/F: a straight leg raise is considered to be an open chain exercise - T
T/F: a leg press exercise is considered a closed chain exercise - T
T/F: pushups = open chain - F, closed chain
A cooldown period prevents syncope by maintaining ________ return - venous
As the speed of contraction _________, the maximal force generated by a muscle
increases - decreases
__________ exercises are performed at high intensity and high velocity - Plyometric
T/F: ACE wraps should be applied in a circular pattern in circular pattern on a residual
limb - F, diagonal
T/F: prosthetic use can decrease the intensity and frequency of phantom limb sensation
and pain - T
A socket that is too small would ___ the length of the prosthetic - increase
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