NCBTMB sample questions
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Palpation of which bony landmark helps to locate the ulnar nerve?
A.Calcaneus
B.Spine of scapula
C.Anterior margin of tibia
D. Medial epicondyle of the humerus - D. Medidal epicondyle of the humerus
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The psoas muscle is located in which body cavity?
A.Abdominal
B.Thoracic
C.Pleural
D.Cranial - A.Abdominal
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The stomach channel begins:
A.at the inside base of the large toenail
B.in the center of the axilla
C.below and in line with the pupil
D.at the base of the index finger - C.below and in line with the pupil
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The "fight or flight" response to stress is an activation of which part of the nervous system?
A.Somatic
B.Parasympathetic
C.Sympathetic
D.Voluntary - C.Sympathetic
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What is the position of the ankle at the time of injury for a lateral sprain to occur?
A.Plantarflexed
B.Dorsiflexed
C.Everted
D.Inverted - D.Inverted
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Which of the following conditions BEST defines psoriasis?
A.Carcinoma
B.Contagious disease
C.Chronic skin disorder
D.Chronic fungal infection - C.Chronic skin disorder
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Heavy percussion is contraindicted over the:
A.lungs
B.shoulder
C.ribs
D.kidneys - D.kidneys
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Massage can help lower blood levels of which stress related substance?
A.Somatotrophin
B.Follicle-stimulating hormone
C.Epinephrine
D.Parathyroid hormone - C.Epinephrine
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A client with hypothyroidism may need which of the following accomodations to be comfortable during a session?
A.warm room temperature
B.side lying position
C.extra cervical support
D.frequent bathroom visits - A.warm room temperature
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Which of the following does a moist heat compress produce?
A.muscle relaxation
B.decreased soreness of rheumatic joints
C.decreased peristaltic action
D.vasoconstriction - A.muscle relaxation