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NPTE Stroke Question Nov 01, 2023

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Kelly is a 60-year-old patient who is post-stroke and exhibits a steppage gait pattern. What is the MOST likely underlying neuromuscular deficit contributing to this gait deviation?

A) Weak hip flexors

B) Weak ankle dorsiflexors

C) Spastic quadriceps

D) Spastic hip adductors

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Research Correlation Oct 25, 2023

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Janie is a physical therapist who is conducting research to determine the relationship between hours of standing per day and the severity of lower back pain in factory workers. After analyzing the data, the therapist finds a positive, strong correlation (r = 0.85) between the two variables. What does this correlation coefficient indicate?

A) An 85% chance that standing longer hours directly causes increased back pain severity.

B) A strong relationship between hours of standing and back pain severity, but not necessarily a cause-and-effect relationship.

C) A negative relationship between hours of standing and back pain severity.

D) An insignificant relationship between the two variables.

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Knee Pain Oct 18, 2023

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Roger is a 45-year-old is an avid cyclist who presents with anterior knee pain, especially after long rides. The pain is localized near the patellar tendon's inferior pole. What condition best describes these symptoms?

A) Patellofemoral pain syndrome

B) Osgood-Schlatter disease

C) Patellar tendinitis

D) Chondromalacia patellae

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ACL Reconstruction Protocol Oct 04, 2023

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Jason is a 25-year-old soccer player who sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury 8 weeks ago and underwent surgical repair. Current therapy goals are to restore neuromuscular control and proprioception. Which exercise will BEST address these goals?

A) Open-chain knee extension exercises in sitting

B) Balance exercises on a wobble board

C) Prone hamstring curls

D) Passive range of motion of the knee

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Examination Findings & Congestive Heart Failure Sep 27, 2023

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Betty is 55-year-old female with a history of congestive heart failure who presents with complaints of dyspnea during moderate activities. She mentions that she has been sleeping with three pillows at night for comfort. Given this information, which clinical term best describes her sleeping condition?

A) Eupnea

B) Hyperpnea

C) Orthopnea

D) Apnea

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Cardiopulmonary Findings Sep 20, 2023

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Charese presents a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) performs a six-minute walk test. Which outcome, if observed during the test, would indicate an exacerbation or worsening of the patient's COPD?

A. Increased stride length

B. Decreased use of accessory muscles for breathing

C. A decrease in SpO2 below 90%

D. A decrease in respiratory rate

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Total Hip Arthoplasty Posterior Approach Sep 13, 2023

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Vicky is 67-year-old female with advanced osteoarthritis is scheduled for a total hip arthroplasty. The orthopedic surgeon decides on a posterior approach. Which of the following is the PRIMARY reason for utilizing a posterior approach during the procedure?

A. Minimize disruption to hip flexors

B. Provide better access to the acetabulum

C. Avoid risk to the sciatic nerve

D. Reduce surgical time

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Low Energy Hip Fracture Sep 06, 2023

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Jess is working with a patient who has sustained a low-energy hip fracture. These types of fractures are MOST common in which population?

A. High-performance athletes during intense training.

B. Postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.

C. Children between the ages of 5-10 years.

D. Middle-aged men during heavy weightlifting sessions.

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Motor Vehicle Accident Aug 30, 2023

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Kemmie is a 48-year-old female patient, who was recently involved in a motor vehicle accident and presents with a T10 level spinal cord injury. In addition to bladder dysfunction and decreased sensation below the level of injury, she is MOST likely to exhibit which of the following?

A. Quadriplegia

B. Absent lower extremity reflexes

C. Absent sensation in C7 dermatome

D. Normal upper extremity strength

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Myocardial Infarction 2 Aug 23, 2023

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Jerry 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 level

C. Increase the duration of exercise to build endurance

D. Use resistance training to improve cardiac function

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