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Episode 164 NPTEFF Interview with Jimmy McKay

NPTE Final Frontier Podcast - May 18, 2023 02:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratings
Episode 164 NPTEFF Interview with Jimmy McKay

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TENS Parameters

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - May 17, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Sajan presents with lower back pain and reports that the pain has been persistent without lasting relief. The treating therapist would like to use low-rate TENS with 2 Hz and 200 microseconds parameters. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason for the selected parameters: A. Acute Pain...

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Visceral Evaluation

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - May 10, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Kaida patient presents with severe epigastric pain that radiates to her back, accompanied by nausea and vomiting. She reports a history of heavy alcohol use and a recent episode of gallbladder stones. Upon examination, there is tenderness in the upper abdomen and elevated serum lipase levels. Wh...

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Episode 163 NPTEFF QUESTION EMPHYSEMA VS CHRONIC BRONCHITIS

NPTE Final Frontier Podcast - May 04, 2023 03:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratings
Episode 163 NPTEFF QUESTION EMPHYSEMA VS CHRONIC BRONCHITIS

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Episode 162 NPTEFF CONTENT EMPHYSEMA VS CHRONIC BRONCHITIS

NPTE Final Frontier Podcast - May 04, 2023 02:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratings
Episode 162 NPTEFF CONTENT EMPHYSEMA VS CHRONIC BRONCHITIS

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Bone Mineral Density & Exercise

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - May 03, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Hadiya is a 60-year-old female who presents to physical therapy with a diagnosis of generalized weakness and a bone Mineral Density T-Score of -1.5. Which of the following interventions is the MOST recommended: A. Marching in 5ft of water B. Supine abdominal crunches C. Endurance training on a...

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Exercise Response

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - April 26, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Freyja presents with a history of myocardial infarction and reports experiencing chest pain during exercise. Which of the following interventions would be MOST appropriate? A. Discontinue exercise immediately and refer the patient to a physician B. Continue exercise at a reduced intensity lev...

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Episode 161 NPTEFF QUESTION TALOCRURAL JOINT

NPTE Final Frontier Podcast - April 20, 2023 03:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratings
Episode 161 NPTEFF QUESTION TALOCRURAL JOINT

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Episode 160 NPTEFF CONTENT TALOCRURAL

NPTE Final Frontier Podcast - April 20, 2023 02:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratings
Episode 160 NPTEFF CONTENT TALOCRURAL

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Thomas Test

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - April 19, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Efe presents to physical therapy with hip pain. During a routine examination, the patient lacks hip extension, has a positive Thomas test, and has excessive anterior pelvic tilt. Which of the following tissues is the MOST likely shortened? A. Rectus femoris B. Iliopsoas C. Hamstrings D. Tensor...

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Cardiovascular Interventions

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - April 12, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Dariana is a 70-year-old patient who presents to physical therapy with a history of congestive heart failure. Upon examination, the patient has significant edema in the lower extremities. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate intervention for this patient? A. Lower extremity strengthe...

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Episode 159 NPTEFF First Clinical Advice

NPTE Final Frontier Podcast - April 06, 2023 02:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratings
Episode 159 NPTEFF First Clinical Advice

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Physical Therapy Ethics 2

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - April 05, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Aiko is treating an uninsured patient who cannot afford the cost of treatment. The patient's condition is chronic and requires specialized ongoing care to manage symptoms and prevent complications. What is the MOST appropriate action for the physical therapist to take in this situation? A. Cont...

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THR Complications

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - March 29, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Laird is treating a patient who has recently undergone a posterolateral total hip replacement surgery. Which of the following postoperative complications should the therapist be MOST concerned about observing during the examination? A. Hematoma B. Neuroborreliosis C. Infection D. Anterior dis...

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Episode 158 NPTEFF Career Final Frontier

NPTE Final Frontier Podcast - March 23, 2023 02:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratings
Episode 158 NPTEFF Career Final Frontier

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Pediatric Musculoskeletal Examination

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - March 22, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Janese is a young child who presents to physical therapy with a medical diagnosis of clubfoot. Which of the following is the correct description:   A. Plantarflexion, eversion, adduction  B. Dorsiflexion, inversion, adduction  C. Plantarflexion, inversion, adduction  D. Dorsiflexion, eversio...

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Subacromial Impingement

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - March 15, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Lizzie is performing a routine examination on a patient with a suspected subacromial impingement. Which of the following should be assessed FIRST?   A. Shoulder abduction active range of motion  B. External rotation manual muscle testing   C. Gross shoulder joint mobility   D. Lateral should...

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Episode 157 NPTEFF Exam Recovery

NPTE Final Frontier Podcast - March 09, 2023 03:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratings
Episode 157 NPTEFF Exam Recovery

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Patient Tardiness

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - March 08, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
India is treating a patient who is frequently late or misses appointments. The patient has a history of poor time management and has apologized for their behavior. What is the MOST appropriate action for the physical therapist to take in this situation?   A. Ignore the patient's tardiness or mi...

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Physical Therapy Ethics

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - March 01, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Hannah is treating a patient who discloses that they are currently experiencing depression and anxiety. The patient expresses concern that these conditions may interfere with their ability to adhere to their rehabilitation program. What is the MOST appropriate action for the physical therapist t...

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Episode 156 NPTEFF NPTE Regrets

NPTE Final Frontier Podcast - February 23, 2023 03:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratings
Episode 156 NPTEFF NPTE Regrets

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Chronic Low Back Pain

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - February 22, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Janie is a 50-year-old female who presents with a complaint of chronic low back pain. On examination, the patient reports that she spends most of her day sitting at a desk for work and has limited physical activity. Which of the following is the most appropriate INITIAL recommendation:   A. Ref...

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Referred Pain

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - February 15, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Hal is researching common referral sites for pathologies and conditions that affect his patient population. Which of the following is MOST likely associated with substernal chest pain that does not have a referral pain pattern?   A. Neurological  B. Gastrointestinal  C. Breast pain  D. Anxie...

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Cardiorespiratory Conditions

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - February 08, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
April is examining a patient with cardiorespiratory dysfunction. The patient denies any co-existing respiratory disorder however reports a recent trauma to chest. Upon examination, the patient has chest pain that is intensified with inspiration and a non-productive cough. Which of the following ...

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Types of Pain

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - February 01, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Jessica, 15-year-old female patient sustained an injury while rollerblading, landing on her right arm. She describes the pain as “deep, nagging, & dull.” Based on the pain description, which of the following structures is MOST likely affected?   A. Muscle  B. Bone  C. Fracture  D. Vasculatur...

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Cardiac Conditions

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - January 25, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Blake is a 45-year-old male patient with chest pain at rest, pallor, palpitations, hypertension, and an elevated blood serum cholesterol level of 242 mg/dL. All of these clinical signs and symptoms are MOST likely red flags indicative of which of the following conditions?   A. Stable angina pec...

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Lower Leg Differential Diagnosis

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - January 18, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Ryan presents with anterolateral leg pain and reports progressive worsening since an increase in his training regimen over the past two weeks. Symptoms appear in the later stages of running and last 2-3 hours after the run. The anterior tibialis muscle is tender and taut on palpation. Resisted d...

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Wound Classification

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - January 11, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Kemp is treating a patient with lymphedema who presents to physical therapy with a script for wound care. The patient’s chart describes the wound bed as shallow and irregular on the anteromedial lower leg. In addition, the peri-wound area is described as scaly, weepy, and warm with hemosiderin s...

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Episode 155 Studying After the Holidays & NY Resolutions

NPTE Final Frontier Podcast - January 05, 2023 03:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratings
Episode 155 Studying After the Holidays & NY Resolutions

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Pulse Assessment

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - January 04, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Rosa presents with a history of CAD and has complaints of pale cool skin on the right lower extremity. The therapist suspects a femoral artery dysfunction. Which of the following pulses is BEST to indicate an impaired flow or blockage in femoral artery?  A. Carotid  B. Femoral  C. Popliteal  ...