NPTE Practice Exam 560 Questions with Verified Answers
The patient in the photograph sustained a twisting injury to the knee 1 week ago.
The physical therapist notes laxity when performing the test demonstrated in the
photograph. The patient wants to resume athletic activity as soon as possible.
Which of the following criteria MUST be met before the patient returns to athletic
activity? (PT is performing lachmen test)
1. The patient can demonstrate ability to jump and land with stability.
2. The patient's gait is nonantalgic.
3. Knee functional range of motion is restored, and pain is rated less than 5/10.
4. Knee effusion is abolished, quadriceps strength is Fair (4/5), and pain is rated
0/10. - CORRECT ANSWER 1
A 13-year-old patient reports moderate knee pain persisting more than 3 weeks,
with no trauma noted. The patient exhibits an out-toeing gait pattern, leg length
discrepancy, and restriction in medial (internal) rotation of the involved leg.
Which of the following test findings would MOST likely be present?
1. Pain with palpation of the trochanteric region
2. Pain and instability during the application of valgus stress to the knee in full
extension
3. Pain in the groin region with hips flexed 80° to 90° and then medially
(internally) rotated with adduction
4. Pain in the gluteal region with combined movements of hip flexion to 45° to
60°, abduction, and lateral (external) rotation - CORRECT ANSWER 3
A physical therapist is doffing personal protective equipment after treating a
patient as shown in the video. Which of the following infectious agents is the
patient MOST likely carrying? (Person in gown, gloves, and mask)
1. Influenza virus
2. Varicella zoster virus
3. Clostridium difficile
4. Myobacterium tuberculosis - CORRECT ANSWER 1
