NPTE Physical Therapist Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the NPTE Physical Therapist Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the NPTE Physical Therapist exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 14 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the NPTE Physical Therapist Vocabulary Game
Musculoskeletal system
Neuromuscular & nervous
Cardiovascular & pulmonary
Integumentary system
Metabolic & endocrine
Gastrointestinal system
Genitourinary system
Immune and drainage
System interactions
Equipment & devices
Therapeutic modalities
Safety & protection
Professional responsibilities
Research & evidence
Sources for these terms (19)
- Sprains and Strains · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Bursitis · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Tendinitis · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Stroke · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Traumatic Brain Injury · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Acute cerebellar ataxia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Angina · Source checked 2026-11-02
- COPD · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Scars · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Definition: goiter · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Kegel exercises - self-care · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Lymphatic Diseases · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Lupus · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Using a walker · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Cancer Pain Control · Source checked 2026-11-02
- CPR · Source checked 2026-11-02
- About OSHA · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Are the means equal? · Source checked 2026-11-02
About the NPTE Exam
The NPTE is the national licensure exam required for physical therapist licensure in all U.S. jurisdictions. It emphasizes clinical reasoning across body systems, safe intervention, and professional judgment.
Exam sponsor: FSBPT / Prometric. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
225 questions
Time Limit
5 hours
Passing Score
600 scaled score
Reported exam pass rate: 89%. first-time takers (FSBPT 2024 national average) This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NPTE vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the NPTE vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 NPTE terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the NPTE terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the FSBPT / Prometric content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many questions are on the NPTE for physical therapists?
FSBPT describes the NPTE for PT as a 225-question exam with a 5-hour test window. Questions are delivered by computer at approved testing channels.
What score do I need to pass NPTE?
The NPTE uses scaled scoring, and FSBPT lists 600 as the passing scaled score for licensure decisions.