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PODCAST

The NPTE Podcast

Dr. Will Crane PT, DPT, OCS

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.

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All Episodes

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060--Neuromuscular System Peripheral Nerves

The NPTE Podcast ·

2021/04/28

The Radial Nerve is a BEAST! The Median Nerve is a 1/2 LOAF The Ulnar Nerve is the MAFIA Find it all out in this 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.

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08:38

059--MSK TMJ

The NPTE Podcast ·

2021/04/22

A patient is referred to physical therapy with a history of TMJ pain. The therapist notices that the patient is having difficulty closing his mouth against minimal resistance. With this information, which of the following muscles would NOT be a target for strengthening exercises to correct this deficit? Find it all out in this 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

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11:54

058--Nonsystems Prosthetics

The NPTE Podcast ·

2021/04/16

SOLID ANKLE CUSHION HEEL (SACH) •A solid ankle joint has a keel that is made of either wood or metal, creating a rigid interior to the foot. •A cushioned heel creates a wedge-shaped shock absorber at the posterior portion of the foot. The cushioning can be variable in size and softness. •A rubber toe portion allows the toes to hyperextend during the terminal stance phase of gait and provides energy storage to advance the limb forward. Find it all out in this podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so

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12:14

057--System Interactions

The NPTE Podcast ·

2021/04/07

A physical therapist is assisting a local school’s football team during their practice session. An athlete presents to the physical therapist with left shoulder pain after being hit hard by another player. The physical therapist performs an evaluation and finds the patient’s shoulder active and passive range of motion are within normal limits. In addition, the pain is worsened when the patient lays supine and elevates the lower extremities. Find it all out in this podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE

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14:24

056--Lymphatic System Bandages

The NPTE Podcast ·

2021/03/13

When selecting a compression bandage system for a patient with lymphedema, which characteristics will be MOST appropriate for edema reduction? Find it all out in this 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.

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10:36

055--Genitourinary System Urge Incontinence

The NPTE Podcast ·

2021/02/22

A patient with a T4 complete spinal cord injury exhibits complications associated with urge incontinence. Which of the following is MOST likely the cause of the patient's aforementioned condition? Find it all out in this 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.

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32:51

054--Gastrointestinal System Colon Cancer

The NPTE Podcast ·

2021/02/12

In this podcast, we examine a case about the GI system and how to manage interventions with a patient with colon cancer. Find it all out in this 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.

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08:03

053--Metabolic & Endocrine System

The NPTE Podcast ·

2021/01/28

A 38-year-old female complains of a recent onset of increased fatigue and muscle weakness. She also reports feeling very cold most of the time and states that she has gained 15 pounds in the last 2 months without changing her diet or exercise routine. There is also noticeable atrophy of her shoulder and gluteal musculature. Based on the clinical findings, which of the following diagnoses is MOST likely present? Addison’s disease Cushing’s syndrome Graves’ disease Hashimoto's

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08:22

052--Integumentary System

The NPTE Podcast ·

2021/01/25

A patient is referred to physical therapy due to generalized weakness. The patient is diagnosed with AIDS. During the initial session, the physical therapist notices signs of Kaposi's sarcoma during the visual inspection. Which of the following groups of clinical manifestations is MOST likely present with this type of skin cancer? Find it all out in this 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

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12:27

051--Pulmonary Drainage

The NPTE Podcast ·

2021/01/21

A home health physical therapist is treating an 11-year-old female diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. The therapist finds crackles in the patient’s bilateral upper anterior lobes. Which of the following interventions would be the MOST appropriate to mobilize the patient’s secretions? Find it all out in this 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

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18:12

050--Neuromuscular System Stroke

The NPTE Podcast ·

2021/01/19

A physical therapist in a skilled nursing facility is evaluating a patient admitted after suffering a left-sided middle cerebral artery stroke. After assisting the patient from supine to seated at the edge of the bed, the physical therapist observes the patient's postural alignment and static sitting balance. Which of the following postures is the physical therapist MOST likely to observe? Find it all out in this podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out

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10:55

049--MSK System Achilles Tendon

The NPTE Podcast ·

2021/01/14

A physical therapist is treating a patient following an Achilles tendon rupture reconstruction with a post-operative period of 3 weeks. Which of the following is the BEST intervention to expedite healing? Find it all out in this 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.

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27:43

048--Believing in Success

The NPTE Podcast ·

2021/01/11

Do you struggle with confidence on the NPTE? Do you wish that you had a way to break through that mental barrier? In this episode, I talk about how to break down the mental walls that hold us back so that you can succeed on the exam and crush the NPTE! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects.

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12:51

047--Nonsystems

The NPTE Podcast ·

2021/01/11

A 56-year-old patient is being evaluated by a physical therapist. The patient complains of low back pain that is aggravated when the patient has been walking for more than 5 minutes. The physical therapist chooses a plan of care which includes a combination of manual therapy and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulations (TENS) to the lumbar region. Which of the following conditions is NOT a contraindication for TENS therapy? Find it all out in this podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you

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14:26

046--Lymphatic System

The NPTE Podcast ·

2021/01/06

Do you know the difference between primary and secondary lymphedema? Do you know the stages of lymphedema? Find it all out in this 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.

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19:05

045--Genitourinary Interventions UTI

The NPTE Podcast ·

2020/11/22

A physical therapist is treating a patient with a primary diagnosis of a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following catheter care techniques is LEAST appropriate in minimizing risk of reinfection? Change drainage bag at routine, fixed intervals Keep the catheter and collecting tube free of kinking Maintain unobstructed urine flow Place the collecting bag below the level of the bladder Get the answer in the podcast!

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07:56

044--Gastrointestinal System Abdominal Screening

The NPTE Podcast ·

2020/11/20

A 66-year-old male patient is referred to physical therapy for low back pain that has been exacerbated over the past 7 days. The patient describes the pain as deep and boring in the mid lumbar region. The patient has an ankle-brachial index of 0.8 and reports that his lower extremities have been “colder than usual.” Additional examination is LEAST likely to display which of the following signs or symptoms? Bounding pulse in lower extremities Pain radiating to the chest and scapulae Pain

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11:40

043--Metabolic & Endocrine System Parathyroid Hormone

The NPTE Podcast ·

2020/11/12

A 78-year-old patient is being examined by a physical therapist in an outpatient setting. The patient’s primary complaints include bilateral hand arthralgia, generalized muscle weakness, and excessive fatigue. In addition, the patient reports sensory loss bilaterally in a stocking “gaiter” distribution. The patient also reports passing several large kidney stones in the last 3 weeks. Based on this patent’s presentation, which of the following additional signs or symptoms would MOST likely be

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14:20

042--The PTA Exam Podcast

The NPTE Podcast ·

2020/11/11

This podcast episode is for PTA's only! I've put the settings to "spontaneous combustion" for anyone else that attempts to listen to this super-special episode. In this episode, we talk all about the PTA exam and how to crush it!

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24:28

041--Facts About Failing the NPTE

The NPTE Podcast ·

2020/11/03

In this episode, I talk about the key facts that accompany a fail on the NPTE. A failed NPTE attempt can be devastating, and I go through some of the key things you need to know regarding the NPTE. Please check it out, and let me know if you have any questions!

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