NPTE-PTA Practice Test 11
10 free NPTE-PTA practice questions in the real exam format, covering the official content areas, with an explanation for every answer.
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Neuromuscular & Nervous Systems| Heading | Information |
|---|---|
| Setting | Inpatient rehabilitation facility |
| Sex | Male |
| Age | 24 years |
| Presenting Problem/Current Condition | T6 complete spinal cord injury (AIS A) from a motorcycle crash 6 weeks ago; spinal fusion with no remaining spinal precautions |
| Medical History | None reported |
| Other Information | Intermittent catheterization every 4 hours. Resting supine BP 102/64 mm Hg, HR 70 bpm. |
| Physical Therapy Examination(s) | Sensation intact through T6 and absent below; upper extremity strength 5/5 throughout; dependent in sliding-board transfers; tolerates tilt table to 30 degrees |
| Physical Therapy Plan of Care | Tilt table progression toward upright standing, mat mobility, sliding-board transfer training, manual wheelchair skills, pressure relief and skin inspection education |
During mat activities, the patient reports a pounding headache. His face is flushed and his BP is 168/96 mm Hg. What should the PTA do FIRST?