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NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy

Neurological Assessement & Sensory Function

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy

Kyle Rice

Health & Fitness

2.4608 Ratings

🗓️ 7 December 2022

⏱️ 15 minutes

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Summary

Blherim performs a routine examination of a patient's neurological function of their hand. Using calipers with a fine tip, the patient can perceive two points when the distance between the points is 11mm or greater. This finding is MOST consistent with which of the following:   

A. Dorsal column injury  

B. Anterior horn cell lesion  

C. Spinocerebellar tract lesion 

D. Damage to the precentral gyrus

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0:00.0

I'm Kyle Rice, awful test taker turned physical therapists and standardized test coach for over 5,000 physical therapists worldwide.

0:09.0

It wasn't that long ago that I struggle with anxiety, lack of confidence, and the fear of failing the NPTE.

0:16.0

Fast forward through the challenges, the 13 standardized test failures, and many lessons learn, and you'll see the life

0:22.4

I have today, a life filled with love, financial freedom, and a dream job that allows me to

0:27.8

change lives every single day. I created the NPTE Clinical Files podcast to give you simple,

0:34.3

actionable strategies, along with a step-by-step walkthrough of NPTE-based questions.

0:40.5

All of this so that you can dominate your exam like I did and achieve your dream.

0:45.5

So if you're a driven PT student who's looking to pass the NPTE and start creating a life

0:50.8

you love, you're in the right place.

0:53.1

Enjoy the show.

0:56.0

For this week's clinical file, we have Blarham, and Blarham performs a routine examination of a patient's neurological

1:02.0

function of their hand. Using callipers with a fine tip, the patient can perceive two points

1:09.2

when the distance between the points is 11 millimeters or greater.

1:14.0

This finding is most consistent with which of the following.

1:17.6

So we have A, dorsal column injury, B, anterior horn cell lesion, C, spino cerebellar tract lesion,

1:27.1

and D is damaged to the pre-central gyrus.

1:30.2

Y'all, let's get it.

1:31.9

I'm super excited about this question because I really feel understanding this can help you out a ton on the NPTE.

1:38.7

All right?

1:39.0

So follow me.

1:40.0

And for those of y'all who want to hear a really cool story about Blarham, hold on to the end of the

1:45.5

episode.

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