The NPTE Podcast

Hosted by NPTE expert Dr. Will Crane PT, DPT, OCS, this is The NPTE Podcast, here to make sure you have the best and most up-to-date information to crush the NPTE! We all know that the NPTE is one of the biggest hurdles you'll face as you start your PT career, and we're here to help you get the tips, strategies, motivation, and knowledge you need to study like a boss and start your awesome career as a physical therapist.

M&E Evaluation Glucocorticoids 04/17/2024

M&E Evaluation Glucocorticoids 199. In a patient that is receiving prolonged systemic glucocorticoid therapy, which of the following groups of adverse effects is most likely to be observed by the therapist? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/30855668

Integumentary Interventions 04/12/2024

Integumentary Interventions 198. After receiving transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, the adhesive electrodes from the modality are removed and the skin is inspected. Which of the following signs would be most indicative of an allergic reaction to the electrodes? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/30790108

CP Interventions PAT 04/10/2024

CP Interventions PAT 197. At the beginning of a physical therapy intervention, a patient's heart rate is measured to be 75 beats per minute. After explaining the interventions and discussing the patient's diagnosis, the patient reports that their heart rate feels like it is racing away. The therapist then rechecks the patient's heart rate which is observed to be 220 beats per minute. Which of the following interventions is most important to complete first with this patient? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/30756303

Metabolic & Endocrine Differential Diagnosis Bilateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 03/25/2024

Metabolic & Endocrine Differential Diagnosis Bilateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Which of the following conditions is associated with an increased risk of developing bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/30537218

Integumentary Evaluation 03/21/2024

Integumentary Evaluation Episode 195. Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between skin turgor and aging? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/30489243

CP Examination Chronic Bronchitis 03/18/2024

CP Examination Chronic Bronchitis Which of the following measures is MOST likely to be less than normal in a patient with chronic bronchitis? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/30430053

NM Examination ALS 03/15/2024

NM Examination ALS Which of the following groups of cranial nerves is MOST likely to be impaired in a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/30380788

MSK Interventions Regenerative Medicine 03/14/2024

MSK Interventions Regenerative Medicine A patient received an autologous chondrocyte implantation to right knee medial femoral condyle 1 week ago and is attending physical therapy post surgically. Which of the following interventions will be MOST appropriate at this phase of healing? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/30376988

"Help! I Failed the NPTE!" 03/13/2024

"Help! I Failed the NPTE!" "Help! I failed the NPTE!" If you've had a failed attempt or want to avoid a failed attempt, this is the episode for you. In this episode, I talk about what steps to take to analyze your performance and make a gameplan to knock the socks off the NPTE! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/30364853

Nonsystems Modalities EMG 03/06/2024

Nonsystems Modalities EMG Which of the following signals is MOST likely to occur during EMG examination of a normal relaxed muscle? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/30259093

System Interactions Differential Diagnosis 03/04/2024

System Interactions Differential Diagnosis A patient with a history of breast cancer is being evaluated for mid-thoracic pain. The clinician observes lower extremity weakness and impaired sensation bilaterally. The patient also reports that the thoracic pain extends in a belt-like distribution and is intermittent but occurs most often at rest. 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 www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/30229983

Lymphatic Interventions 02/29/2024

Lymphatic Interventions Which of the following guidelines for lymphedema compression bandaging is MOST appropriate to provide to a patient during initial lymphedema interventions? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/30159188

Genitourinary Evaluation 02/27/2024

Genitourinary Evaluation Which of the following groups of signs and symptoms are MOST commonly present in a patient with dyssynergic bladder? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/30122208

Gastrointestinal Differential Diagnosis Constipation 02/23/2024

Gastrointestinal Differential Diagnosis Constipation Which of the following conditions is MOST likely to cause constipation? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/30068903

Metabolic & Endocrine Differential Diagnosis Diabetes Insipidus 02/21/2024

Metabolic & Endocrine Differential Diagnosis Diabetes Insipidus A patient with diabetes insipidus is MOST likely to experience which of the following clinical symptoms? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. in Chicago, Feb 29-Mar 1 (Free housing and meals) /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/30055563

Integumentary Interventions Venous Insufficiency 02/21/2024

Integumentary Interventions Venous Insufficiency Which of the following interventions is contraindicated for the treatment of venous insufficiency ulcers? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. in Chicago, Feb 29-Mar 1 (Free housing and meals) /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/30042878

CP Examination Pharmacology 02/09/2024

CP Examination Pharmacology Which of the following adverse reactions is MOST likely to occur when taking inhaled albuterol? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. in Chicago, Feb 29-Mar 1 (Free housing and meals) /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/29866698

Neuromuscular Differential Diagnosis MS 02/07/2024

Neuromuscular Differential Diagnosis MS A patient with multiple sclerosis experiences discrete attacks of symptoms followed by periods of alleviation. Which of the following disease courses 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 www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. in Chicago, Feb 29-Mar 1 (Free housing and meals) /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/29849053

MSK Interventions rTSA 02/05/2024

MSK Interventions rTSA A 61-year-old patient underwent a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty 2 weeks ago. Which of the following interventions will be MOST appropriate at this phase of healing? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. in Chicago, Feb 29-Mar 1 (Free housing and meals) /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/29814423

Nonsystems Equipment & Devices SMA 02/02/2024

Nonsystems Equipment & Devices SMA An 8-year-old child with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type II is being assessed for mobility needs while at public school. Which of the following devices will be most appropriate to assist with functional mobility? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. in Chicago, Feb 29-Mar 1 (Free housing and meals) /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/29778403

System Interactions Pediatrics 02/01/2024

System Interactions Pediatrics A child has the following signs and symptoms: bone fragility, shortened stature, thin skin, deformed teeth, blue tinted sclerae, and delayed development motor skills. Which of the following diseases 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 www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. in Chicago, Feb 29-Mar 1 (Free housing and meals) /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/29741793

Lymphatic System Evaluation Lymphangitis 01/30/2024

Lymphatic System Evaluation Lymphangitis Which of the following actions is the MOST appropriate first step to complete after identifying the novel onset of lymphangitis in a patient? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. in Chicago, Feb 29-Mar 1 (Free housing and meals) /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/29723138

Common NPTE Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them) 01/26/2024

Common NPTE Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them) Do you want to know what the most common NPTE mistakes are? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. in Chicago, Feb 29-Mar 1 (Free housing and meals) /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/29651958

Genitourinary Interventions Pregnancy 01/24/2024

Genitourinary Interventions Pregnancy Which of the following aerobic exercise intensities is MOST appropriate for a pregnant patient? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. in Chicago, Feb 29-Mar 1 (Free housing and meals) /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/29635518

Gastrointestinal Differential Diagnosis Rovsing's Sign 01/23/2024

Gastrointestinal Differential Diagnosis Rovsing's Sign While palpating deeply in the left lower abdominal quadrant of a patient, pain is elicited in the patient’s right lower quadrant. Which of the following diagnoses 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 www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. in Chicago, Feb 29-Mar 1 (Free housing and meals) /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/29618753

Metabolic & Endocrine Interventions 01/19/2024

Metabolic & Endocrine Interventions When treating patients with obesity, which of the following potential complications is MOST likely to occur? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. in Chicago, Feb 29-Mar 1 (Free housing and meals) /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/29554113

Integumentary Examination Pressure Injuries 01/17/2024

Integumentary Examination Pressure Injuries Which of the following descriptions BEST represents a Stage II pressure injury? in Chicago, Feb 29-Mar 1 (Free housing and meals) Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/29508803

CP Interventions LVAD 01/15/2024

CP Interventions LVAD Which of the following precautions is MOST appropriate to implement during physical therapy interventions with a patient with an implanted left ventricular assist device? in Chicago, Feb 29-Mar 1 (Free housing and meals) Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/29499933

NM Differential Diagnosis Disk Pathology 01/10/2024

NM Differential Diagnosis Disk Pathology Lumbar disk herniation of the L3-4 intervertebral disk is MOST likely to cause which of the following symptoms? Free NPTE Regenerative Medicine Course! in Chicago, Feb 29-Mar 1 (Free housing and meals) Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/29432108

MSK Interventions Regenerative Medicine 01/03/2024

MSK Interventions Regenerative Medicine A patient received autologous chondrocyte implantation in the left knee 2 weeks ago to treat mild focal osteoarthritic changes. Which of the following interventions will be MOST appropriate for the patient during this stage of rehabilitation? Free NPTE Regenerative Medicine Course! www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/29331798

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