NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy

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Headaches Jul 28, 2021

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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. Tension headaches

D. Cervicogenic headaches

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Modalities Education Workshop Jul 21, 2021

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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 the lower back in a 31-year-old female who is 2 weeks postpartum

D. Over the hip in a 60-year-old female with a total hip replacement using methyl methacrylate

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Determining Neurological Level Of Injury Jul 14, 2021

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Elsa is evaluating a patient with a recent spinal cord injury. The patient presents with intact sensation along the lateral shoulders, lateral forearms, and thumbs. Myotomal testing reveals 5/5 elbow flexors, 3+/5 wrist extensors, and 1/5 elbow extensors and finger flexors, bilaterally. According to the ASIA impairment rating scale, which of the following should be documented into the patient's medical record:

A. C6 Neurological level of Injury

B. C5 Neurological level of Injury

C. C7 Neurological level of Injury

D. C8 Neurological level of Injury

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Bariatric Wheelchair Jul 07, 2021

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Annie is being discharged home from the inpatient setting following a fracture of her right pelvis. She is having difficulty propelling her new wheelchair and cannot travel more than 30 feet before becoming fatigued. The therapist realizes that the patient's severe obesity is impacting her wheelchair mobility. Which of the following wheelchair adjustments would BEST improve the patient's mobility?

A. Move the front casters back

B. Move the rear axle forward

C. Move the rear axle back

D. Allow the patient to use a lower extremity to assist with propulsion

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The Man Behind The Mission Jun 30, 2021

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Medial Heel Pain Jun 23, 2021

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Zamara is treating a patient with recurrent medial heel pain with long-distance walking and running. During quiet standing, the patient has a flat medial longitudinal arch and overpronation of the rearfoot. Which of the following muscles is MOST likely weak:

A. Fibularis longus

B. Extensor hallicus longus

C. Posterior tibialis

D. Gastrocnemius

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Congenital Hip Dysplasia Jun 16, 2021

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Ehsan is treating a 5-month-old child with congenital hip dysplasia. The therapist is considering the use of a Pavlik harness. Which of the following motions is the MOST recommended with the use of this device:

A. Hip flexion and abduction

B. Hip extension, abduction, and internal rotation

C. Pelvic protraction, hip flexion, and hip internal rotation

D. Neutral hip position with 30 degrees of external rotation

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Forefoot Varus Jun 09, 2021

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Shaniqua presents with left foot pain along lateral side of the 5th metatarsal. Upon examination, the patient has a 14 degree fixed forefoot varus. During quiet standing, the patient’s rearfoot is noticeably everted. Which of the following interventions is the MOST recommended:

A. Metatarsal bar

B. Lateral rearfoot wedge

C. Medial forefoot wedge

D. Additional padding along the 5th metatarsal

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Medication & PT Treatment Jun 02, 2021

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Fran is three days status post open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) after a femoral fracture. The patient is currently taking morphine, lisinopril, and hydrochlorothiazide. Before performing out of bed activities, the therapist should be MOST concerned about:

A. Blood pressure

B. Heart Rate

C. Urinary output

D. Pain level

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Lymphedema 2 May 26, 2021

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Annie presents with a recent onset of right upper extremity lymphedema after a right radical mastectomy with lymph node dissection. The patient's lymphedema no longer improves with elevation. Which of the following is MOST recommended:

A. Manual lymph drainage, long stretch bandages, aerobic exercise

B. Manual lymph drainage, short stretch bandages, aerobic exercise

C. Manual lymph drainage, pneumatic compression 70 - 80mmhg

D. Short stretch bandages, limb elevation, the purchase of custom garments

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