An elderly patient in a skilled nursing facility is being evaluated for poor mobility when the therapist notes an area of dark red skin irritation extending across the buttocks.  No blistering is present, and the rash does not extend onto the sacrum or ischial tuberosities.  The patient’s chart indicates that he requires the use of disposable briefs are used for bowel care.  Which of the following conditions is MOST likely present?

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Diverticulitis is most often manifested by chronic abdominal pain and which other signs and symptoms?

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Which of the following signs and symptoms is MOST indicative of hyperglycemia?

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A patient presents to the clinic with a severe rash extending unilaterally in a narrow band from the left lumbar spine into the left inguinal crease.  The patient reports that the skin lesion has been present for 7 days and causes severe pain.  Multiple vesicles are visible along the surface of the skin.  Which of the following conditions is MOST likely present?

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A patient with Parkinson’s Disease is being treated in an outpatient clinic.  Which of the following rating of perceived exertion (RPE) intensities would be MOST appropriate to increase functional capacity?

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While examining a patient with a medullary lesion, which of the following deficits is MOST likely to be present?

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A 10-year-old child with a primary complaint of posterior heel pain is being assessed by a physical therapist.  The patient reports general achillodynia and pain near the insertion of the Achilles tendon, and the calcaneal epiphysis is tender to palpation.  Which of the following conditions is MOST likely present?

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Have you ever done any of these 3 NPTE prep mistakes?

• Massed Practice
• Re-reading
• Fail to review practice exams

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According to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a patient’s protected health information can be reasonably disclosed without the patient’s consent in each of the following instances EXCEPT:

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While examining a child with muscular torticollis, which of the following cranial nerves is MOST likely to be implicated as the cause of the torticollis?

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