NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy

Koorin evaluates a 10-month-old infant with delayed gross motor development. The examination reveals a symmetrical tonic neck reflex (STNR) that has not integrated. Which of the following activities will the infant MOST likely have difficulty performing?A) Rolling from supine to prone while reaching across midlineB) Maintaining quadruped while performing reciprocal crawling movementsC) Maintaining unsupported sitting while reaching outside the base of supportD) Transitioning from supine to sitting through a sidelying positionDownload my Pediatrics Reflexes Cheatsheet here:www.nptecheatsheet.com/peds-reflexes

Yisari sustained a left middle cerebral artery stroke three weeks ago, resulting in right-sided hemiparesis with a flexor synergy pattern. Which of the following positions is MOST appropriate for the affected upper extremity while resting in supine?A) Forearm supinationB) Shoulder abductionC) Scapular retractionD) Forearm pronationUse PTH020 to get 20% off the 90-day Truelearn Subscription: www.truelearn.comText our team the word COACH for a free diagnostic: (727) 732-4573

Jabari examines a patient who sustained a thermal burn to the anterior forearm 48 hours ago. The affected area has a mottled red-and-white appearance with minimal surface moisture and scattered ruptured blisters. The skin demonstrates sluggish blanching with applied pressure, and the patient reports diminished sensation to light touch but discomfort with firm pressure. Which of the following burn classifications is MOST consistent with these findings?A) Superficial burn (first-degree)B) Superficial partial-thickness burn (second-degree)C) Deep partial-thickness burn (second-degree)D) Full-thickness burn (third-degree)Download my Burns Staging Cheatsheet - https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/burns25

Jermaine is a 22-year-old collegiate soccer player who injured his ankle when another player landed on his leg while his foot was planted. The ankle was forced into dorsiflexion and external rotation. Three days later, he has pain and tenderness over the anterolateral distal tibiofibular region, especially during push-off. Which of the following examination procedures would be MOST appropriate to assess the suspected injury?A) Stabilize the lower leg and translate the talus and calcaneus anteriorly.B) Stabilize the lower leg and externally rotate the foot with the ankle slightly dorsiflexed.C) Stabilize the foot and externally rotate the tibia while applying an inversion force to the ankle.D) Stabilize the lower leg and invert the calcaneus to tilt the talus.Download my Top Ankle Special Tests for the NPTE - https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/ankle-tests

Yessica has a history of thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis and recently wore a functional hand splint for several weeks following a burn to the hand. After the burn has healed, she demonstrates limited thumb CMC adduction. Which joint mobilization technique is MOST appropriate to improve this motion?A) Dorsal glide of the first metacarpal on the trapeziumB) Volar glide of the first metacarpal on the trapeziumC) Radial glide of the first metacarpal on the trapezoidD) Ulnar glide of the first metacarpal on the trapezoid- Text our team the word COACH for a free diagnostic: (727) 732-4573- Download the Cheatsheet: https://www.nptecheatsheet.com/HY-biomechanics