Free NPTE Exam Questions That Helps Candidates Pass

Medial meniscus tear → joint line pain, locking, clicking, positive McMurray. Lateral meniscus (A) = pain laterally. ACL (C) = instability. MCL (D) = valgus stress pain.

On NPTE, meniscus vs ligament differentiation is common.

Chronic steroid use causes osteoporosis, muscle wasting, hyperglycemia, immunosuppression, and skin thinning. Muscle hypertrophy (A) and increased healing (D) are opposite effects. Hypoglycemia (C) is incorrect — steroids raise glucose.

On NPTE, system interaction items test understanding of how one system’s treatment affects others.

Steroids impair bone metabolism → osteoporosis. Ankylosing spondylitis (A) = autoimmune. OI (C) = genetic. Paget’s (D) = abnormal remodeling.

On NPTE, medication–system interactions are commonly tested.

Addison’s disease = adrenal insufficiency → ↓aldosterone → hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, hypotension. Hypernatremia (B, C) is incorrect. Hypocalcemia (D) is not typical.

On NPTE, endocrine questions often test hallmark electrolyte abnormalities for diagnosis.

Excessive dorsiflexion of the prosthetic foot causes loss of forward support → early knee flexion in late stance (drop-off). A stiff heel (C) affects initial contact. Long prosthesis (B) causes circumduction. Socket extension (D) causes hyperextension, not drop-off.

On NPTE, prosthetic gait deviations are a major test focus. Therapists must distinguish alignment vs patient causes.