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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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040--Integumentary System Wound Care

The NPTE Podcast ·

2020/10/27

A patient with an avulsion wound is receiving wound care. The patient’s wound is minor and the therapist decides to leave the wound to heal on its own. Which of the following BEST describes... Check out the answer in the podcast!

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039--Cardiopulmonary System

The NPTE Podcast ·

2020/10/23

A 60-year-old patient is being treated for a recent total knee arthroplasty that occurred 2 weeks ago. The therapist takes the patient’s vital signs and obtains the following values: ·Heart rate 120 bpm ·Oxygen saturation 89% ·Blood pressure 125/85 mmHg The patient reports that he has had significant shortness of breath and a persistent cough for the past 2 days. The patient also displays increased edema in the involved lower extremity. Which of the following conditions is MOST likely present in

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038--Neuromuscular System Hand & Wrist

The NPTE Podcast ·

2020/10/12

During examination, a patient is being evaluated for hand and upper extremity strength. When asked to hold a piece of paper between the thumb and index finger in a lateral key grip, the examiner notices that the patient flexes the interphalangeal joint of the thumb as the examiner pulls the paper away from the patient. Based on these findings, what muscle is MOST likely to display weakness during manual muscle testing? Find the answer and more in the episode!

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10:27

037--MSK Foot Drop

The NPTE Podcast ·

2020/10/10

While examining a patient, the patient displays a manual muscle test grade of 1/5 on the right tibialis anterior muscle. Which of the following gait deviations would MOST likely occur? Find the answer in the podcast! Check out all of our other episodes for great handy tips to help you on exam day!

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036--Nonsystems Traction

The NPTE Podcast ·

2020/10/07

A 65-year-old patient reports numbness and tingling extending from the lateral thigh toward the medial malleolus that has been present for the past year. During examination, the patient reports that the symptoms are alleviated while sitting and exacerbated with standing. The therapist chooses to apply lumbar traction to treat the patient. Which of the following parameters is BEST indicated for the patient? Need the answer? Take a listen! You can find more content over at ptfinalexam.com

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19:53

035--Lymphatic System

The NPTE Podcast ·

2020/10/02

A patient with a diagnosis of lymphedema presents with the following characteristics... Learn what you need to know to pass the NPTE!

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034--Genitourinary Examination Bowel/Bladder SCI

The NPTE Podcast ·

2020/09/09

When evaluating bowel and bladder function, the therapist would MOST likely expect which of the following presentations of symptoms? Listen to find the answer and crush the NPTE GU system!

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033--Gastrointestinal System Examination

The NPTE Podcast ·

2020/08/28

A patient presents to physical therapy with intermittent buttock, hip, and thigh pain. During examination, the therapist notes a tender, palpable mass in the groin region. The patient also demonstrates a positive psoas sign and an antalgic gait pattern. While reviewing the patient’s history, which of the following conditions will LEAST likely be associated with the patient’s current complaints? Listen to the episode to find out the answer! Check out @ptfinalexam on Instagram for lots of great

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032--Metabolic & Endocrine Systems Practice Question

The NPTE Podcast ·

2020/08/26

A physical therapist providing treatment to a patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus would educate the patient about all the following exercise precautions EXCEPT: Listen to the episode to find out the answer!

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031--Integumentary System Scleroderma

The NPTE Podcast ·

2020/08/19

In this episode, we go over a handy practice question to discuss the integumentary system and ways that you are likely to be tested on the NPTE.

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