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When treating a small localized area, what would be the best way to move the transducer head?


A) Non-overlapping circular patterns
B) Stroking pattern
C) Gel pad technique using circular patterns
D) Overlapping circular patterns
E) Allow it to stay in one place

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Which of the following frequencies of electrical stimulation does tetany occur at in muscles?


A) Approximately 10 pulses per second
B) Approximately 20 pulses per second
C) Appromixately 30 pulses per second
D) Approximately 40 pulses per second
E) Approximately 50 pulses per second

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What is the type of the modality illustrated in the picture? What is the type of the modality illustrated in the picture? A) Interferential current unit B) LASER Therapy unit C) Ultrasound and electrical stimulation combination unit D) Low-Intensity Stimulator unit E) Electrical stimulating unit


A) Interferential current unit
B) LASER Therapy unit
C) Ultrasound and electrical stimulation combination unit
D) Low-Intensity Stimulator unit
E) Electrical stimulating unit

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When providing a non-thermal ultrasound treatment over an acute injury to 1st metatarsal phalangeal joint in which the patient has Raynaud's phenomena, what would be the best application technique to use?


A) Underwater application in warm water to avoid the adverse reaction
B) Direct contact using a large transducer sized head because of the keratine layer on the plantar surface of the foot
C) Gel pad application over the joint area, being sure to coat both sides with ultrasound gel
D) Combination electrical stimulation and ultrasound to modulate the acute pain
E) Underwater application in cold water to address the swelling

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Which of the following illustrations represents the type of massage technique that is used in conjunction with cupping to bring about a varied stimulation of the sensory nerves over heavy muscle areas?


A) Which of the following illustrations represents the type of massage technique that is used in conjunction with cupping to bring about a varied stimulation of the sensory nerves over heavy muscle areas? A) B) C) D) E)
B) Which of the following illustrations represents the type of massage technique that is used in conjunction with cupping to bring about a varied stimulation of the sensory nerves over heavy muscle areas? A) B) C) D) E)
C) Which of the following illustrations represents the type of massage technique that is used in conjunction with cupping to bring about a varied stimulation of the sensory nerves over heavy muscle areas? A) B) C) D) E)
D) Which of the following illustrations represents the type of massage technique that is used in conjunction with cupping to bring about a varied stimulation of the sensory nerves over heavy muscle areas? A) B) C) D) E)
E) Which of the following illustrations represents the type of massage technique that is used in conjunction with cupping to bring about a varied stimulation of the sensory nerves over heavy muscle areas? A) B) C) D) E)

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What is being performed in the following illustration? What is being performed in the following illustration? A) Manual cervical traction B) Mechanical scapular traction C) Positional cervical traction D) Inverted cervical E) Manual cervical traction with joint mobilization


A) Manual cervical traction
B) Mechanical scapular traction
C) Positional cervical traction
D) Inverted cervical
E) Manual cervical traction with joint mobilization

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What characteristic of ultrasound separates it from infrared modalities?


A) Ultrasound does more than heat body tissue.
B) Ultrasound will not cause thermal burns.
C) Ultrasound has a shorter time period.
D) Ultrasound requires an athletic trainer to administer the treatment.
E) Ultrasound uses acoustic energy.

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Which of the following is the appropriate temperature for this modality? Which of the following is the appropriate temperature for this modality? A) 110-114 degrees Fahrenheit B) 116-120 degrees Fahrenheit C) 126-130 degrees Fahrenheit D) 131-135 degrees Fahrenheit E) 137-140 degrees Fahrenheit


A) 110-114 degrees Fahrenheit
B) 116-120 degrees Fahrenheit
C) 126-130 degrees Fahrenheit
D) 131-135 degrees Fahrenheit
E) 137-140 degrees Fahrenheit

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Which of the following statements is correct in regards to differences between phonophoresis and iontophoresis?


A) Iontophoresis has the capability of greater penetration.
B) Phonophoresis has a greater chance of producing a chemical burn.
C) Iontophoresis has a greater advantage because it allows the medicine to bypass the gastrointestinal system.
D) Phonophoresis involves driving whole molecules across the skin into the tissues.
E) Iontophoresis is more economical.

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Which of the following is a nonthermal effect of therapeutic ultrasound that can alter cell membrane structure and function?


A) Microstreaming
B) Cavitation
C) Agitation
D) Resistance
E) Overcooling

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Which of the following is the reason for cold water immersion techniques increasing the likelihood of swelling?


A) The extremities are in a gravity-dependent position during therapy.
B) The buoyancy of water causes the limbs to move.
C) These techniques depend on extreme temperatures.
D) These techniques require a lot of fluid movement.
E) The permeability of skin allows water to seep into the body.

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Which of the following illustrations represents the type of massage technique that is used to stretch the underlying tissue and increase circulation around the joint?


A) Which of the following illustrations represents the type of massage technique that is used to stretch the underlying tissue and increase circulation around the joint? A) B) C) D)
B) Which of the following illustrations represents the type of massage technique that is used to stretch the underlying tissue and increase circulation around the joint? A) B) C) D)
C) Which of the following illustrations represents the type of massage technique that is used to stretch the underlying tissue and increase circulation around the joint? A) B) C) D)
Which of the following illustrations represents the type of massage technique that is used to stretch the underlying tissue and increase circulation around the joint? A) B) C) D)
D) Which of the following illustrations represents the type of massage technique that is used to stretch the underlying tissue and increase circulation around the joint? A) B) C) D)

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Which of the following variables is controversial in regards to their physiological response to cryotherapy?


A) Muscle guarding
B) Edema
C) Metabolic rate
D) Pain perception
E) Collagen elasticity

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What condition was extracorporeal shock wave therapy used for?


A) Muscle atrophy
B) Kidney stone fragmentation
C) Tennis elbow
D) Plantar fasciitis
E) Non-union fractures

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What is the difference between Chinese acupuncture and dry needling?


A) There is no difference.
B) Dry needling focuses on treating pain associated with myofascial trigger points while Chinese acupuncture treats muscular condition and non-muscular conditions.
C) Chinese acupuncture focuses on treating pain associated with myofascial trigger points while dry needling treats muscular condition and non-muscular conditions.
D) Chinese acupuncture is a type of massage while dry needling is not.
E) Dry needling is primarily used to improve range of motion and disability while Chinese acupuncture is used to increase ROM through joint mobilizations.

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What condition would be treated using the heavy dose (IV) protocol for shortwave diathermy?


A) Acute ACL sprain
B) Subacute low back strain
C) Six-week post-injury of a grade 2 ulnar collateral ligament tear of the wrist
D) Four-month patellar tendinitis
E) Chronic trochanteric bursitis

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Identify the correct pad placement to administer interferential currents on the back.


A) Identify the correct pad placement to administer interferential currents on the back. A) B) C) D) E)
B) Identify the correct pad placement to administer interferential currents on the back. A) B) C) D) E)
C) Identify the correct pad placement to administer interferential currents on the back. A) B) C) D) E)
D) Identify the correct pad placement to administer interferential currents on the back. A) B) C) D) E)
E) Identify the correct pad placement to administer interferential currents on the back. A) B) C) D) E)

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What method(s) of thermal energy transfer is being demonstrated in the diagram? What method(s) of thermal energy transfer is being demonstrated in the diagram? A) Conduction B) Convection C) Conduction and convection D) Conversion and conduction E) Conversion


A) Conduction
B) Convection
C) Conduction and convection
D) Conversion and conduction
E) Conversion

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What is it when performing a non-thermal ultrasound treatment, that results in an increased flow in the fluid around vibrating bubbles?


A) Resonance
B) Cavitation
C) Microstreaming
D) Piezoelectricity
E) Attenuation

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What is the minimal amount of time that the modality provides heat?


A) 30 minutes
B) 1 hour
C) 4 hours
D) 8 hours
E) 24 hours

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