NPTE Practice Questions: Lower Extremity Swelling

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This video contains a practice question for lower extremity swelling. This question will help you understand the topic and give you the practice you need for the NPTE!

The PT Hustle is dedicated to helping PT students, like you, prepare to take and pass the PT exam by reviewing NPTE practice questions. Today’s question: Lower Extremity Swelling.

How well can you recognize the condition leading to swelling of the lower extremities? Let's test your understanding in this excellent episode about lower extremity swelling.

NPTE Practice Question:
Sammie presents with an enlargement in her bilateral lower extremities: however, no symptoms are present distal to the ankle. The patient reports that legs are tender to touch and easily bruise. Which of the following conditions is the MOST likely present?

Answer Choices:
A. Fibromyalgia
B. Lipedema
C. Lymphedema
D. Congestive heart failure

Do you think you know which answer is correct? Watch the video to find out.

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