NPTE Practice Test 6

10 free NPTE 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

A 20-year-old man in inpatient rehabilitation has a traumatic SCI. The figure shows his ISNCSCI findings on the right; findings on the left are identical. He has no sensation at S4–S5 and no voluntary anal contraction. Which functional goal is MOST realistic at discharge?

Right upper limb (palm forward): key sensory points and key muscle grades
C5 = 2T1 = 0C6 = 2C7 = 0C8 = 0LateralMedialKey muscles (MMT)Elbow flexors (C5): 5Wrist extensors (C6): 5Elbow extensors (C7): 1Finger flexors (C8): 0Finger abductors (T1): 0Pinprick/light touch:2 = intact, 0 = absent
Schematic only. Sensory scores are the same for light touch and pinprick; left-side findings are identical. Figure not drawn to scale.