Unit # 3 Test (HPER 195: JCCC) – Questions & Answers
Electrical, electromagnetic, and sound energy treatments have different
physical mechanisms of action. However, which of the following is a common
aspect that they share? Right Ans - All of them heat tissues
Which of the following types of energy is transferred when cryotherapy
techniques are employed for treatment? Right Ans - Thermal Energy
Which of the following is a limitation of hydrocollator packs? Right Ans -
They usually do not significantly heat deeper tissues
Which of the following is the reason for cold water immersion techniques
increasing the likelihood of swelling? Right Ans - The extremities are in a
gravity-dependent position during therapy
Which method of thermal energy transfer is being demonstrated with heating
pad on the back of the leg? Right Ans - Conduction
Which of the following electrical stimulation treatment protocols requires the
current intensity to be extremely high, while approaching a noxious level?
Right Ans - Descending pathway pain control
Which of the following statements is correct about iontophoresis? Right
Ans - A dispersive pad must be applied to patient
Which of the following is the single most common problem associated with
iontophoresis? Right Ans - Chemical Burn
Which of the following is considered an inappropriate indication for utilizing
interferential current? Right Ans - Muscle Reeducation
What characteristic of ultrasound separates it from infrared modalities?
Right Ans - Ultrasound uses acoustic energy
When performing a nonthermal ultrasound treatment, what causes an
increased flow in the fluid around vibrating bubbles? Right Ans - Cavitation
, Which massage guideline for effective massage would an athletic trainer be
neglecting if he performed effleurage massage on the calf of a leg that is being
treated for a potentially infected cut on the thigh? Right Ans - Knowing
when not to massage
Which of the following categories of massage strokes includes cupping,
hacking, and pinching movements? Right Ans - Tapotement
Cryokinetics is a technique in which: Right Ans - Ice is applied until
numbness is felt and then the athlete exercises for 3 to 5 minutes
The process whereby ions in a solution are carried through the intact skin by
an electrical current is called: Right Ans - Iontophoresis
Even though all electrical outlets on a whirlpool have ground fault
interrupters, athletes should not turn the machine on or off while in the
whirlpool. Right Ans - True
The standard treatment time for ice massage is 20 minutes, which is when the
part becomes numb. Right Ans - False
All of the following are desirable effects of heat EXCEPT: Right Ans -
Decreasing blood flow
In the underwater application of ultrasound, the transducer head may touch
the skin because the water will serve as a coupling agent. Right Ans - False
Traction is indicated for which of the following conditions? Right Ans -
Spinal Nerve Root Impingement
Deep tissue temperature is raised higher with moist heat than with
ultrasound treatments. Right Ans - False
Ice water immersion is generally done at: Right Ans - 50°- 60° F
When performing the massage on an athlete of the opposite sex, it is
important to have others present in the area. Right Ans - True
Dosages for ultrasound are measured in: Right Ans - watts/cm2
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