Scorebuilders Q&A

Scorebuilders Q&A

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Scorebuilders Q&A episodes

  • Episode 4 – Osteopenia

    A patient with hip joint pain is referred to physical therapy for direction in strengthening exercises performed in weight bearing positions. The physician’s referral notes that recent bone density testing revealed the patient has osteopenia. Which of the following comorbidities would MOST likely be part of the patient’s medical history?

    1.Cushing’s syndrome
    2.Guillain-Barre syndrome
    3.Spinal stenosis
    4.Complex regional pain syndrome

    Watch the video version of this Q&A episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/B3pO7QuKm3k?si=9AFCmY106rybXAiO. 

    6 min
  • Episode 3 – Superficial Moist Heat

    A physical therapist prepares to administer superficial moist heat to help improve a patient’s mobility prior to a treatment session. Which scenario would require the therapist to add extra towel layers to prevent a burn from occurring?

    1.Hot pack over the cervical paraspinals with the patient in sitting
    2.Hot pack over the rhomboids with the patient in hooklying
    3.Hot pack over the patella with the patient in supine
    4.Hot pack under the feet with the patient in sitting

    Watch the video version of this Q&A episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/v3ooZpzT7NA?si=dBOWnDGb_j0kPwAv.

    8 min
  • Episode 2 – Exercise Post Cardiac Transplantation

    During an exercise session, a physical therapist monitors exercise intensity with a patient post cardiac transplantation. Which method is the MOST appropriate for the therapist to use?

    1.Metabolic equivalents
    2.Perceived exertion scale
    3.Pulmonary function tests
    4.Target heart rate range

    Watch the video version of this Q&A episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/ECuoPtT-yL0?si=JTN79DkZ2kQibtB1. 

    6 min
  • Episode 1 - Cognition

    A physical therapist employed in a skilled nursing facility treats an 82-year-old patient rehabilitating from a fractured tibia. The patient’s daughter mentions that she is concerned that her mother may be developing Alzheimer’s since upon arriving yesterday morning the mother has been extremely confused and at first did not even recognize her. The daughter indicates that the mother seems equally confused today, which according to the daughter is very atypical. Which medical condition could BEST explain the described behavior?

    1.Urinary tract infection
    2.Mild neurocognitive disorder
    3.Sundown syndrome
    4.Depression

    Watch the video version of this Q&A episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/wBB0Jtr2VSA?si=ebHwTXiEn3OPTs1o. 

    8 min

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Welcome to NPTE Q&A presented by Scorebuilders. This podcast is for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students studying to pass the National Physical Therapy Examinations. It…