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NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy

Written by: Kyle Rice
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 NPTE Clinical Files is a podcast from the creator of Dominating the NPTE, hosted by Kyle Rice. NPTE Clinical Files explains a true clinical scenario in the form of a mock NPTE-based question. Each question is followed by a set of answer choices, where Dr. Kyle Rice explains the right answer with a detailed rationale. Each season covers all of the major systems and topics found in physical therapy and likely to be found on an NPTE. NPTE Clinical Files gives the Physical Therapist a weekly opportunity to solve clinical puzzles while learning the latest research related to the topic.0 Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • Cranial Nerve Examination Part 2

    Cranial Nerve Examination Part 2
    Feb 18 2026

    Belsnickel is a 63-year-old male who presents with right-sided facial paralysis, inability to abduct the right eye, and an absent corneal blink reflex on the right. Sensation to the face is intact. These findings are MOST consistent with a lesion affecting which of the following cranial nerves?

    A) Cranial nerve V, VI

    B) Cranial nerve VI

    C) Cranial nerve VI, VII

    D) Cranial nerve II, VI

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    11 mins
  • Cranial Nerve Examination Part 1

    Cranial Nerve Examination Part 1
    Feb 11 2026

    Juvelyn shows an impaired corneal reflex, loss of facial sensation, and difficulty chewing on the right side. Which of the following is MOST likely impaired?

    A) Difficulty chewing on the left

    B) Vertebrobasilar insufficiency (VBI) test on the right

    C) Jaw jerk test

    D) Swallowing

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    10 mins
  • Pediatric Lower Extremity Evaluation

    Pediatric Lower Extremity Evaluation
    Feb 4 2026

    Hallie presents with bilateral anterior knee pain and an in-toeing gait. Craig’s test reveals 10° of femoral anteversion on both sides. Which of the following special tests is MOST appropriate to further assess the cause of the in-toeing?

    A) FABER test

    B) Tibial torsion test

    C) Q-angle measurement

    D) Thomas test

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    11 mins
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