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Deep heat modalities are contraindicated for ____. a. scar tissue b. chronic inflammation c. infection d. bone fractures - correct answer a. scar tissue LAMP PAD Low back or pelvis during pregnancy Acute injury or edema Malignancy Poor sensat...

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NBCE Online Sample - PT
Deep heat modalities are contraindicated for ____.

a. scar tissue

b. chronic inflammation

c. infection

d. bone fractures - correct answer a. scar tissue



LAMP PAD

Low back or pelvis during pregnancy

Acute injury or edema

Malignancy

Poor sensation (*over scars*, diabetic neuropathies)

Patients with bleeding tendencies (hemophilia, peptic ulcers, uterine fibroids)

Active TB

Deficient vascular system (CV disease)



Parrafin provides which type of heat?

a. dry superficial

b. moist superficial

c. dry deep

d. moist deep - correct answer b. moist superficial



Provides heat via conduction.

Dip extremity in 125 wax, repeat 6x, wrap with plastic towel.

Avoid w rash, fungal infection, poison ivy, open wounds.

pg. 20

,What is an appropriate safety precaution for application of microwave diathermy?

a. The applicator should be 12-18" from the skin

b. Perspiration should be promoted to enhance treatment

c. Remove contact lenses during treatment around the head

d. Intensity settings should be based on the patient's tolerance - correct answer
d. Intensity settings should be based on the patient's tolerance



What form of cryotherapy does not use conduction?

a. cold pack

b. ice massage

c. cold baths

d. vapocoolant spray - correct answer d. vapocoolant spray

cools via evaporation

pg. 17



Cryotherapy reduces muscle spasm by inhibiting ____.

a. scar tissue formation

b. muscle spindle activity

c. cellular metabolism

d. acetylcholine production - correct answer b. muscle spindle activity



decreases conduction (nerve supply to muscles) reducing muscle spindle activity and causing muscle to
relax

pg. 14



Which of these is typically the last sensation felt with cryotherapy application?

a. intense cold

b. burning

, c. aching

d. numbness - correct answer d. numbness

CBAN

pg. 16



Modulation of electrical current helps prevent ____ of muscle tissue.

a. adaptation

b. fatigue

c. recruitment

d. excitation - correct answer a. adaptation

frequency modulation or sweep is used to prevent accomodation

pg. 38



Which type of electrotherapy is most likely to slow atrophy of a denervated muscle?

a. TENS

b. microcurrent

c. interferential

d. low voltage galvanic - correct answer c. interferential

both electrokinetic and electroanalgesic

pg. 37



In general, the smaller the electrode, the ____.

a. stronger the motor response

b. weaker the current

c. stronger the stimulus

d. weaker the nociceptive response - correct answer b=weaker the current



Which of these is most appropriately treated with high voltage pulsed stimulation?

a. UMN lesion

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