NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy
430 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsNPTE Clinical Files is a podcast from the creator of Dominating the NPTE, hosted by Kyle Rice. NPTE Clinical Files explains a true clinical scenario in the form of a mock NPTE-based question. Each question is followed by a set of answer choices, where Dr. Kyle Rice explains the right answer with a detailed rationale. Each season covers all of the major systems and topics found in physical therapy and likely to be found on an NPTE. NPTE Clinical Files gives the Physical Therapist a weekly opportunity to solve clinical puzzles while learning the latest research related to the topic. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepthustle/support
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Bone Mineral Density
July 20, 2022 09:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Helen is a 60-year-old who has been referred to physical therapy for balance training and fall prevention strategies. The patient's medical record describes generalized lower extremity weakness and a Bone Mineral Density T-score of -1.5. Which of the following interventions is the LEAST recommended: A. Full squats B. Resisted hamstring curls C. Marching in the pool D. Stan...
Vestibular Rehabilitation 2
July 13, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Nywening is treating a patient diagnosed with a unilateral vestibular loss after repeated ear infections. The patient's main complaint is motion sensitivity and nausea. Which of the following options is the BEST choice for treatment? A. Canalith repositioning maneuver B. Semont maneuver C. Habituation exercises D. Frenkel's exercises Did you get this question wrong?! If you w...
Ankylosing Spondylitis
July 06, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.36 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Siobahn is a 17-year-old male with a medical diagnosis of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Upon examination, the patient’s spine is hypomobile but denies pain with palpation and during spinal movements. Which of the following interventions is the MOST recommended: A. Postural education to reduce lumbar lordosis B. Supine abdominal crunches C. Grade 4 m...
Joint Mobilization
June 29, 2022 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Aiden is being evaluated for mild discomfort in the right hip joint after a running injury two weeks ago. Upon examination, the patient has stiffness, hypomobility, decreased hip flexion, and internal rotation range of motion. Which of the following mobilizations should be performed FIRST: A. Anterior B. Inferior C. Posterior D. Distraction Did you get this question wrong...
Gait Analysis & Initial Contact
June 22, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.74 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Carmello is performing a gait analysis and notices that the patient’s toes are the first points of contact with the ground during initial contact. Which of the following is the LEAST likely to be a possible cause of this gait deviation? A. Leg length discrepancy B. Reciprocal inhibition of dorsiflexors C. Painful heel D. Profound dorsiflexor weakness Did you get this questio...
Falls & Meds
June 15, 2022 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Francine has a past medical history of angina, depression, and acid reflux. The patient is being seen for frequent falls in the home but denies dizziness, vertigo, or sudden weakness. The therapist suspects blurred vision as the primary cause. Which of the following medications is the MOST likely contributing to the patient's falls? A. Aspirin B. Warfarin C. Amitriptyline D....
Plumb Line 2
June 08, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Gupta is assessing a patient's posture using a new plumbline assessment tool. Upon examination, the line of gravity falls posteriorly to the cervical spine joints. Which of the following opposing muscle groups is likely the MOST active? A. Serratus anterior B. Longus Colli C. Obliquus capitis superior D. Iliocostalis Dorsi Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck ...
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury Findings
June 01, 2022 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Vidhi is performing a chart review of his patient who has a T1 ASIA B SCI. Which of the following findings is MOST likely when treating this patient? A. Paradoxical breathing pattern B. Use of a mechanical ventilator C. Moderate to maximal assistance with wheelchair to bed transfers D. Household and community ambulator with HKAFOs and crutches Did you get this question wro...
Scapular Dysfunction 2
May 25, 2022 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Laura is being re-evaluated 12 weeks status post rotator cuff repair. While performing shoulder abduction actively, the therapist observes excessive clavicular elevation and lateral flexion of the trunk to the opposite side. The MOST likely cause of these findings include; diminished range of motion and A. Inadequate serratus anterior activation B. Posterior glenohumeral joint s...
Causes of Lymphedema
May 18, 2022 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Hemisha is a student clinical intern providing an in-service about the causes of lymphedema. Which of the following is NOT a cause of secondary lymphedema? A. Dysplasia B. Radiation C. Chronic venous insufficiency D. Infection Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.NPTEPASS.com, to learn a...
Lateral Trunk Bending
May 11, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.49 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Bebet is recovering from a right CVA and wears a solid AFO to stabilize the left foot. While observing gait, the therapist notices lateral trunk bending towards the left during midstance. Which of the following is the best intervention to correct this problem? A. Strengthen the hamstrings on the left side B. Strengthen the hip abductors on the left side C. Strengthen the hip abducto...
Parkinson's Disease Plan of Care
April 27, 2022 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Eddy presents with a history of Parkinson’s Disease and is being seen in the inpatient hospital. The patient is ambulatory but requires close supervision by the therapist to prevent falls. Which of the following is the most appropriate focus for the physical therapist’s plan of care? A. Wheelchair training B. Mobility training using bilateral axillary crutches C. Caregiver tra...
Leg Length Discrepancy
April 20, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.46 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Kevin assesses a patient’s functional leg length difference and discovers that the right lower extremity is longer. Which of the following joint actions would LEAST likely be present due to this discrepancy? A. Right foot in supination B. Right sacroiliac joint in posterior rotation C. Left sacroiliac joint in posterior rotation D. Right knee in extension Did you get this que...
Weight Bearing Precautions
April 13, 2022 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Rani is being treated status post bilateral Achilles tendon repair after a fall from a tall ladder. Post-surgical orders are for TTWB (Toe Touch Weight Bearing) bilaterally. Which of the following assistive devices would be the MOST appropriate? A. Bilateral canes B. Wheelchair C. Axillary crutches D. Standard walker Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck betwee...
Median Nerve Palsy
April 06, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Audra presents with wasting of the thenar eminence of the hand as a result of median nerve palsy. The patient’s thumb appears to have fallen in line with the fingers due to the pull of the extensor muscles. Upon examination, the patient is unable to oppose or flex the thumb. The observed clinical findings are MOST likely associated with which of the following deformities? A. Ape ha...
Hypoventilation & Differential Diagnosis
March 30, 2022 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Saanvi is being treated by physical therapy for dizziness and functional decline. Hypoventilation is NOT a breathing pattern commonly associated with which of the following conditions? A. Guillain-Barre B. Myasthenia Gravis C. Hypoxemia D. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then yo...
Cobb Angle
March 23, 2022 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Ryland, a 13-year-old male, presents with left thoracic scoliosis. The patient denies back pain; however, the patient's Cobb angle has progressed from 20 to 27 degrees over the past year. Which of the following is MOST recommended: A. Perform trunk strengthening exercises for muscles on the right B. Refer the patient for an orthopedic surgery consult C. Immediate referral for o...
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
March 16, 2022 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Manny presents to physical therapy with diabetic polyneuropathy. Which of the following skin care recommendations is the MOST appropriate for this patient? A. Place limbs in a hot soak with epson salt B. Moisturize feet and between toes with lanolin C. Trim nails daily to keep them short D. Purchase shoe wear with extra depth Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck betwe...
Iontophoresis
March 09, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Kenny is looking to facilitate scar healing with iontophoresis. Which of the following should the therapist utilize during treatment? A. Acetate B. Copper C. Dexamethasone phosphate D. Lodine Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.NPTEPASS.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP gettin...
Exertional Chest Pain
March 02, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 30.5 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Devaroy presents to physical therapy with a past medical history of stable angina. The therapist wishes to avoid exercising the patient into chest pain by determining myocardial oxygen consumption associated with myocardial ischemia. Which of the following measures is the MOST important when calculating myocardial oxygen consumption? A. Respiratory Rate B. Diastolic Blood Pressu...
Chest Tubes
February 23, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 32.8 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Joselito is a physical therapist treating a patient with a hemothorax and chest tube placement. During bedside treatment, the therapist knocks over the collection reservoir. Which of the following actions should the therapist take NEXT? A. Terminate treatment and contact the physician immediately B. Contact nursing and continue treatment C. Place the reservoir in an upright po...
Educational Workshop
February 16, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 15.6 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Bruno is a physical therapist providing an educational workshop on lower back pain prevention. Which of the following physical activities has the MOST potential to exert the greatest pressure on the L3 vertebral disc? A. Coughing or straining B. Small repetitive jumps C. Lifting a 20-kg weight with the back straight and knees bent D. Lifting a 20-kg weight with the back bent an...
VBI 2
February 09, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 31.9 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Clarissa, a 53-year-old has a positive vertebral basilar artery test. Which of the following is NOT sign or symptom expected with vertebral basilar artery dysfunction: A. Bilateral facial numbness B. Diplopia C. Drop attacks D. Ataxic gait Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.NPTEPASS.com...
Lower Crossed Syndrome
February 02, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 36.2 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Ricky is a retired bus driver who presents with persistent lower back pain. The treating therapist determines the patient has lower crossed syndrome contributing to the patient's complaints. Which of the following activities would be the MOST beneficial to address the impairments? A. Supine lying, holding knee to the chest for 30 second holds B. Diaphragmatic breathing C. Single...
Manual Muscle Testing Grades
January 26, 2022 10:00 - 16 minutes - 36.9 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Chaitali works as a desk clerk and presents to physical therapy with mid-back and right shoulder pain. While in prone, the patient can place the arm actively in 145 degrees of abduction with the thumb pointed upward. However, the patient is unable to withstand any downward pressure. Which of the following should be documented in the patient's record: A. 3/5 serratus anterior MMT B....
Visceral Pain
January 19, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 30.1 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Slate presents with reports of a new onset of right shoulder pain without incident. The patient reports symptoms at night between 12:00am – 3:00am, that is quickly relieved by food. Which of the following conditions is the MOST likely present? A. Gastroesophageal reflux B. Chron’s disease C. Duodenal ulcer D. Cholecystitis Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck bet...
Aging & The Body
January 12, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 29.2 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Yien lee is an 85-year-old patient that is being treated for functional decline. Which of the following is a normal physiological response to aging? A. Decreased skin turgor B. Epiphyseal plate recalcification C. Increased FEV1 D. Increased cardiac output Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit w...
Nerve Innervations
January 05, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 21.2 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Terry presents with a damaged median nerve. Which of the following muscles is MOST likely affected? A. Adductor pollicis B. Flexor pollicis brevis (deep head) C. Flexor digitorum superficialis D. Abductor pollicus longus Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.NPTEPASS.com, to learn about the...
Hip Dysplasia
December 29, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 27.2 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Amber is being treated for developmental hip dysplasia. The therapist would like to ensure proper formation of the femoral head and acetabulum. Which of the following positions is the MOST appropriate: A. Hip flexion, abduction, internal rotation B. Hip extension, adduction, external rotation C. Hip flexion, adduction, internal rotation D. Hip flexion, abduction, external r...
Nerve Damage
December 22, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Charlotte presents to physical therapy with suspected nerve damage after an open radius and ulnar fracture on the right side. Upon examination, the patient has diminished sensation in the fifth digit and medial half of the fourth digits. The patient can perform the tip to tip grip with the 1st and second digits of the right hand. Which of the following findings would be the MOST consiste...
Facet Dysfunction
December 15, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 26.7 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Rosie presents with a right cervical facet dysfunction. The therapist would like to educate the patient on specific movements that should be avoided in the acute phase. Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate for the patient to perform? A. Left cervical rotation, side-bending, and extension B. Cervical extension C. Right cervical rotation D. Right cervical rotation an...
Stroke & Gait
December 08, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes - 29.1 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Mitchell presents to physical therapy post left CVA with an extensor synergy pattern of the lower extremity. Upon gait assessment, which of the following compensatory gait deviations is the MOST likely present? A. Vaulting on the sound side B. High steppage gait on the affected side C. Circumduction on the sound side D. Knee buckling on the affected side Did you get this ques...
Ramps and Slopes
November 24, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes - 27.7 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com A facility is looking to install a new ramp in order to maintain ADA compliant. The lead physical therapist is consulted to determine the facility’s needs. The therapist recommends that there be at least a 10-inch rise. Which of the following ramp lengths would BEST maintain ADA compliancy? A. 10 feet B. 6 feet C. 24 feet D. 4 feet Did you get this question wrong?! If you were...
Cerebral Palsy
November 17, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 33.4 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Jason and Carla are the parents of a child with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy (CP) and have been coming to therapy for several visits. The parents voice their concerns about wanting quicker results and request to try a hyperbaric oxygen program. Which of the following is the NEXT course of action? A. Encourage the parents to reconsider focusing only on physical therapy goals B. ...
Cervical Spine Injury
November 10, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 34.8 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Brad is a 65 year old patient presents to physical therapy after falling 3 feet from a step stool at home. The patient denies any pain initially however, has developed neck pain and stiffness. Which of the following is the BEST course of action? A. Initiate cryotherapy and education to avoid movement B. Provide gentle mobilizations to the cervical spine C. Refer the patient for d...
TBI & Motor Learning
November 03, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 34.7 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Jason is being treated in inpatient physical therapy for a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The therapist has been training the patient on using a 2-point gait pattern using a single-point cane. The patient demonstrates a clear understanding of the proper method and is able to perform the task freely in a quiet hallway. Which of the following is the BEST to improve the patient's retention o...
Autonomic Dysreflexia
October 27, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 34 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Helen presents with a T4 SCI and exhibits signs of autonomic dysreflexia. The therapist should anticipate which cardiovascular response: A. Hyperemia in the lower legs and feet B. Decreased blood pressure C. Vasodilation in the head, neck, and arms D. Increased heart rate Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then yo...
Ankle/Foot Fracture
October 20, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 32.7 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Seina presents to physical therapy with lateral foot pain that began suddenly 2 days ago. The patient reports running and accidently stepping onto uneven pavement. The patient’s medical record includes multiple radiographs which show a noticeable fracture of the proximal fifth metatarsal. Which of the following pathologies is MOST likely present? A. Jones fracture B. March fract...
Total Knee Arthroplasty & Biomechanics
October 13, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 35.8 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Livia is two weeks status post right total knee arthroplasty. During a supine active straight leg raise, the patient is unable to extend the knee fully. Upon examination, the patient can achieve full knee extension passively. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the patient's deficit? A. Tightness of the posterior capsule of the knee B. Femoral nerve impairment C. ...
TMJ Differential
October 06, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 44.6 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Jesse presents to physical therapy with complaints of mild right-sided jaw discomfort. She reports a two-year history of right-sided jaw clicking that accompanied a loss of mouth opening. Upon examination, the patient has no clicking and her mouth opening ROM is 41mm actively and 47mm passively. Which of the following pathologies is MOST likely present? A. Disc displacement with redu...
Baseball Pitcher Injury
September 29, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 36 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Rick is a baseball pitcher that was injured while throwing five days ago. The patient describes a sharp shoulder pain felt during the deceleration phase of the pitch. Which of the following muscle groups is the MOST likely to be injured? A. Subscapularis, teres major, latissimus dorsi B. Infraspinatus, teres minor, latissimus dorsi C. Infraspinatus, teres minor D. Supraspina...
Quadrant Pain
September 22, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 39.3 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Laika is a 30-year-old female who presents with intermittent lower right quadrant pain. In addition to lower back pain, the patient has been experiencing polyarthralgia that has progressed slowly over time. The patient reports that only passing stool or gas seems to relieve the symptoms. Which of the following conditions is the MOST likely present? A. Splenitis B. Chron's Disease ...
SOAP Note
September 15, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 37.7 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Koorin is an 18-month-old child with a history of significant developmental delay. The parents report that the child is unable to sit unsupported for self-feeding. Which of the following sections should this information be documented? A. Objective section B. Assessment section C. Subjective section D. Plan section Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two...
Memory Loss
September 08, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 45.5 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Gurdy is an 80-year-old female who presents with confusion and a progressive loss of memory that has been present for months. In addition, the patient has a shortened attention span and episodes of hallucinations and paranoia, especially in the late afternoons. Which of the following pathologies is the patient MOST likely experiencing? A. Delirium B. Cerebrovascular accident C....
Lower Extremity MSK Differential
September 01, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 35 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Jason is an 11-year-old male with a nagging pain on the posterior aspect of both heels. The child is involved in multiple sports that involve frequent running and jumping. The patient has limited dorsiflexion along with pain that is elicited with mediolateral compression of lower 1/3 of the posterior calcaneus. Which of the following pathologies is the MOST likely present? A. Sinding...
ACA Stroke
August 18, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 39.1 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Gary presents status post anterior cerebral artery stroke. Which of the following is the LEAST likely to be a clinical manifestation of anterior cerebral artery syndrome? A. Homonymous hemianopsia B. Contralateral hemiparesis involving mainly the LE C. Contralateral hemisensory loss involving mainly the LE D. Urinary incontinence Did you get this question wrong?! If you...
Clinical Test Of Sensory Interaction On Balance
August 11, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 29.8 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Curtis is being seen in a center for low vision and balance for an evaluation using the CTSIB protocol. The patient is found to become increasingly unstable when the eyes are blindfolded on level ground and when the dome is placed over the head while the foam is used. Given the prior information, which of the following conclusions is the MOST accurate? A. The patient is dependent on t...
Cranial Nerve Examination
August 04, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 36.6 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Caihong is treating a patient with a suspected CN XI injury. Which of the following would be the LEAST likely found during a routine examination? A. Atrophy, fasciculations, ipsilateral weakness B. Inability to shrug ipsilateral shoulder C. Inability to turn head contralaterally D. Weakness of contralateral sternocleidomastoid and trapezius Did you get this question wrong?! If ...
Headaches
July 28, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 46.4 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Ryllis is a 21-year-old male who presents to physical therapy complaining of severe headaches that typically occur only on the left side. The patient describes the pain as “throbbing or pulsating” and concentrated around and behind the left eye. Which of the following types of headache is the patient most likely experiencing? A. Acute whiplash injury B. Migraine headaches C. Tensi...
Modalities Education Workshop
July 21, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 40.4 MBAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Sam is performing an educational workshop for other therapists about the proper utilization of low-dose ultrasound in clinical practice. Which of the following conditions is low-dose ultrasound considered CONTRAINDICATED: A. Over the distal femur in a 16-year-old with quadriceps tendonitis B. Over the site of a healing proximal humeral fracture in a 34-year-old female C. Over t...