277. Genitourinary System
The NPTE Podcast
A patient with an indwelling Foley catheter reports new lower‑abdominal discomfort during gait training. The therapist observes the collection bag positioned at the level of the umbilicus. Which of the following actions would be MOST appropriate for the clinician to perform first? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects.
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276. Gastrointestinal System
The NPTE Podcast
A patient reports constant right‑sided upper abdominal pain that began shortly after eating a high‑fat meal. The pain radiates to the right shoulder and is accompanied by nausea. Which of the following conditions is MOST likely present? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects.
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275. Metabolic & Endocrine System
The NPTE Podcast
A patient with metabolic disease develops progressive shoulder pain with loss of motion, proximal thigh weakness, and has a history of low‑trauma fractures. The physical exam shows periarticular tenderness and visible muscle atrophy. The patient also reports the muscular weakness is worsened at the end of each day. Which of the following conditions is MOST likely present? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. ...
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274. Integumentary System
The NPTE Podcast
A patient presents with acute onset of lower‑leg redness, warmth, and tenderness. The involved area has poorly defined borders and has expanded over the past 24 hours. The patient reports low‑grade fever, fatigue, and increasing tightness in the leg. Pitting edema is present, and Homan’s sign is negative. Which of the following conditions is MOST consistent with this presentation? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. ...
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273. CP System
The NPTE Podcast
A patient with chronic obstructive lung disease frequently assumes a tripod position during seated rest. Which of the following explanations BEST describes why this posture is adopted? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects.
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272. NM System
The NPTE Podcast
Which group of symptoms is MOST characteristic of autonomic dysreflexia in a patient with a C6 complete spinal cord injury? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects.
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271. MSK System
The NPTE Podcast
A physical therapist examines a 3‑week‑old infant and notes a firm, nontender mass in the inferior third of the right sternocleidomastoid muscle. The infant demonstrates a consistent right lateral cervical tilt. Which additional positional finding is MOST likely present? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects.
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270. Special NPTE Edition
The NPTE Podcast
Are you taking the NPTE this week? How will the Snowpocalypse affect your exam schedule? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects.
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269. Nonsystems
The NPTE Podcast
A physical therapist is reviewing a study that measured patient satisfaction with outpatient physical therapy services at a single point in time. Which type of research design does this study represent? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects.
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268. System Interactions
The NPTE Podcast
A physical therapist evaluates a client presenting with bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. Which of the following additional findings would most strongly suggest an underlying liver impairment as a contributing factor? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects.
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