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PhysioTherapy II

Final Exam 2000

Subacute conditions of tissue injury is for ?

promotion of healing
Chronic painful gluteus maximus contusion w/ disc herniation ? analgesia
Acute tissue injury requires ?
Vasoconstriction
Is a complete RD = to full RD ?
No
If LVDC is applied to complete RD, what is the tissue response ? None
A partial RD is defined as ? Decreased response to FWC and LVDC
Should a mildly hypertensive patient receive SWD ? Yes
The anode is not associated with which of the following ?
Softening of tissues
Catophoresis involves !.. anion and the cathode
Speed of electrons is measured by ?
Voltage
The light bulb test detects ?
Electromagnetism in EM-SWD
The Hydrogen bubble test will show !.. OH aggregation @ the anode
The physiological effects of heat is vasodilation, vasoconstriction & ischemia ? No
The use of SWC in iontophoresis is ideal ? False
IFC for analgesia requires what frequency range ?
90 " 110 Hz
Which is longer in RSC ! burst < IPS
Pad placement in RSC ? coplanar
RSC is optimal for muscle stimulation b/c ?
Short IPS
In RSC, the number of pulses per burst is ?
50
The stimulation strength of Action Potentials is the same in MENS & TENS ? No
The actions of Histamine lasts !.. 60 minutes
The ideal modality for muscle stimulation is ? Surged SWC
MENS is associated with ? DC
TENS is associated with ? SQWC
Essentials of HVDC is !.. bipolar pad placement
Pad switching rate of 5 is for ?
Acute conditions
A wide SQWC is for ?
Chronic conditions
SQWC is an ideal substitute for FWC in performing ED ? False
SWC can also be used for ED ? False
The Wall theory is an aka for Gate, Bias or Pattern theory ? False
Contraindication for TENS ? Pacemakers and carotid sinus
The modality of TENS that employs 2 waves ? Burst mode
The intensity units of modalities that perform muscle stimulation is ! mA & Volts
HVDC has a fixed !.. current (amperage)
SQWC cannot be used to treat ?
Undiagnosed pain
Premodulated IFC means ? Exogenous IFC
MWD means !! no towels used b/c you need Bare, clean & dry skin
Treatment of extremities can use ? induction cable
ES-SWD is associated w/ ? induction cable
In MWD, the director is composed of ? Reflector + Antenna
MWD director is 1 " 6# away from the patient to avoid edge packing ? False
Non-contact vs Contact directors! Low frequency & low scatter & low EM? No
Physiological effects of heat include all except ? help eliminate XS heat
Acute injury is associated w/ ?
Decreased ROM
Localized pain is associated w/ ? Chronic injury

PhysioTherapy II Midterm Exam 2000

Acute injury lasts how long ? From time of injury to 24 hours
Vasoconstriction behaves like ? Ice
Vasodilation behaves like ? Heat
What is side effect of LVDC ? creation of heat
Histamine released during PhysioTherapy modality use la sts for ? 60 min
Vasodilation involves the release of ? Histamine, Serotonin and Bradykinin
Vasoconstriction can induce the formation of ? Platelet plug to promote coagulat !n
The sensation of pain may or may not be present during chronic injury ? True
A second degree tear involves how much damage ? 50 %
Conduction heating involves ? two objects that are in contact to transfer heat
According to Van Hoff!s law, a 10!C increase can increase metabolism ? True
A wave train is ? Modulation to prevent accom modation
Fat has a greater electroconductivity than bone ? True
During Wedensky inhibition, the nerve can be stimulated with a greater than
normal stimulus ? False
Reymond Dubois law states ? stimulation can be accomplished with a subthreshold
stimulus that is applied very quickly
The intensity units for LVDC is ? mA
Why is it that you can electrocute with household appliances but not w/ LVDC ?
Current is amperes vs mA
Which of the following is a contraindication for LVDC ? infant or el derly
This is a measure of the movement of electrons ? amperes
Catophoresis involves ? the anion and the cathode
Anelectrotonous is ? diminished irritability of a nerve or muscle
This treatment can soften skin and is also non corrosive to metal ? -"ve polarity
Monopolar pad placement involves ? a small active and a large dispersive
If a treatment modality does not work, check #. ? fuses, breakers and electricity
The type of electrodes seen in lab include ? pin, banana, peel & stick, and probe
Pink litmus paper turn ______ when connected to the ______ ? blue, cathode
The frequency of LVDC is ? Zero
The maximum distance of the dispersive electrode is ? 18 inches from active
Pflueger!s law is ? CCC > ACC > AOC > COC
Analgesia requires this frequency range ? 80+ Hz
These are anions used during iontophoresis ? Salicyclates and Niacin
An acute injury requires this setting of PSR ? 5 seconds
In HVDC, the voltage ranges from ? > 150 V
This MIS is recommended for chronic injuries ? Small

PhysioTherapy I

Final Exam 2000

Wax in a paraffin tank is considered sterile after !!!!. 60 minutes

Heel lifts are indicated when the femoral head height differs by !!. > 1/8 inch
The Jewett brace is ideal for limiting !!!!.. A-P curvature of T-sp and L-sp
Cervical hard collars limit these motions !!!!.. Flexion and Extension
USD, SWD and MWD create heat by this process !!! conversion heating
Van Hoff"s law states that !! metabolism increases 2-3X or each 10"C increase
The Diathermy modalities have long wavelengths and low frequencies !!.. False
UV constitutes what % of Heliotherapy !!!!. 40 %
The proper sequence of treatment is !!!. IR then EMNS modalities
IR creates this physiological effect !!!.. photothermal effects
UV creates this physiological effect !!! photochemical effects
This range of IR is closest to the visible spectrum !!!.. Short Wave IR
Clinical waiting period for IR is !!! 5 minutes
Wood"s lamps are diagnostic UV for identifying !!! 2" syphilis sores
Treatment levels of UV always begins @ !!!.. MED
Indication for UV therapy includes !!!. Herpes, Shingles & Zoster
The patch test in UV should be done !!!.. on skin not normally exposed to sun
According to the I-C-E principle, you should treat the acute condition !!. 5 min
Sister Kenny described this condition of patients w/ polio !!! spasms
Treatment with cryotherapy in the acute condition should be !!!.. < 5 min
Hydrotherapy w/ water is effective b/c .. cohesion, chemical & temperature of H2O
Cooling the body surface is by !!!! evapouration and conduction
The sponge bath uses water of this temperature !!!.. 80"F
Hot fomentation compress !! is superior for treating superficial skin Dz"s
In Fluidotherapy, higher temperatures are required b/c !!! poor heat transfer
Prevention of cross contamination using the dry whirlpool takes !. 15 minutes
The treatment temperature of Paraffin is !!!.. 125"F
Treatment time of the Hot Glove is !!! 20 # 30 minutes
If the Hot Glove cools down too much, what heat can be used !!.. IR or SWD
What modality cannot be used to keep the Glove hot !!. MWD and UV
After removing the Glove, the paraffin treatment is finished !!. False # massage
The order of physiological effects of ice !!!. Cool, burning, aching & numbing
Spray and Stretch technique uses this coolant !!!!. Fluoromethane (FM)
The spray pattern during Spray & Stretch is !!!. Origin to insertion
The LASER of yesterday was based on !!! microwave technology
Crystals of LASER that are used on patients !!. Green, Ruby & Gallium
Gases used in LASER !! Helium, Neon, Argon & CO2
Types of LASERs used on humans !! Semiconductor, Gas and Crystal
An employee that performs limited walking and sits mostly !!! sedentary
The employee that mostly performs push & pull from a seated position !.. light
Indications for using continuous traction !!!. Relief of spasmed muscles
Physiological effect of intermittent traction !!! IVD hydration
Kneading the patient"s skin falls in this category of massage !!! petrissage
This form of vibrational therapy is also known as !!!.. oscillatory
Rigid supports are so named b/c of the presence of !!!. Posts
This is the most commonly prescribed brace of L-sp !!. Chairback brace
The Halo brace immobilizes these segments !!! C1-C2-C3
Biofeedback can help the patient relax during this period !!!. Beta waves
A patient w/ PVC should work on this minor biofeedback !!! heart rate
The physiological effect of exercise on the heart is !!.. increase cardiac output
Respiration is driven by !!!.. [CO2]
Pulse pressure increases with workload !!!! in a linear fashion
Cardiac output increases with exercise !! also in a linear fashion

PhysioTherapy I Midterm Exam 2000

The physiological effect of using MWD to treat superficial Dz is cook & kill virus
Cavitation is associated with ###.. USD
Frequency of USD that is deepest penetration #### 1.1 MHz
What is the subsurface temperature of Short Wave IR ###..118!F
USD converts electricity to vibrational energy ## reverse piezioelectric effect
Non-Aquaeous Gels for USD consist of ### water + glycerine + gelatine
Nicks, scratches and dents on an U/S transducer face indicate ##.. signs of abuse
Two modalities that use a coaxial cable ### USD and MWD
Most commonly used piezioelectric crystals ###.. Barium Titanate
Physiological effect of USD .. Chemical, Thermal, Mechanical, Neural & Phoretic
Always used in USD b/w transducer and patient!s skin ## couplant medium
Cautions when performing subaquaeous USD ##.. keep transducer moving
USD intensity is always to maximum patient comfort level ### False
Machine output in USD is ####. Watts
Therapeutic output of USD is ###. Watts / sq. cm.
When using continuous USD, you should read this scale ### average or Watts
Treating a chronic condition requires using USD of this type ##.. continuous
Pulsed USD is ideal in treating ###.. acute conditions
Towelling in IR is according to the 1 inch rule #### False
Erythema ab igne is associated w/ this modality ###.. IR
The Cosine law is also known as ##.. Lambert!s law
The maximum energy can be imparted to the patient @ this angle #### 90!
The textbook waiting period after IR treatment is ###. 10 $ 15 minutes
The dull red heaters belong to this class of IR ### Long Wave IR
This type of IR produces a luminous light ####. Short Wave IR
Gases associated w/ UV include ##. Neon and Argon
UVA can be found in this range #### 3400 $ 3600 A
To effectively shield out UV, glasses should range from ###. 2000 $ 3600 A
Type of UV used by tanning salons ###. UVA
Contraindication for P/T therapy include ### TB
The 1st degree of UV exposure is ###.. MED
When the patient has received a bright red skin w/ slight skin peeling #. 3rd degree
This stage of UV exposure w/ skin destruction @ 10X MED ### 4th degree
During the 5th degree of UV exposure, there is a slightly pink skin colour # False
A used UV tube, has approximately ____ tube li fe ##. 60 $ 70 %
Subsurface layer of dermis that does not contain melanin ###. St. lucidum