NM ES-3 TEST BANK 2026 VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
●● What are 2 examples of physical agents?
Answer: 1. heat
2. cold
●● Why are modalities an adjunct to treatment?
Answer: they're just tools and typically don't reach goals in isolation, so
they should be combined with other rehab techniques like exercise
●● What are 3 reasons why a clinician would stop the use of a modality
as a treatment approach?
Answer: 1. limiting billed charges
2. lack of progress and positive responses
3. the goal for which the modality is being used has already been met
●● What are 3 questions you should ask yourself as the clinician when
choosing a modality?
Answer: 1. What specific goal am I trying to achieve by using this
modality today?
2. Am I using the best available modality to achieve the goal?
,3. What criteria am I looking for to indicate I should stop today's
treatment with a modality?
●● How is use of modalities regulated or governed?
Answer: the practice acts of individual states
●● What is difference of passive vs. active exercise as a modality
approach?
Answer: Passive exercise requires the patient to simply relax while the
therapist applies the stress, while active exercise is performed under a
patient's own power.
●● What are 3 examples of thermotherapy?
Answer: 1. hot packs
2. saunas
3. hot baths
●● What are 3 examples of cryotherapy?
Answer: 1. ice packs
2. ice massage
3. immersion
●● How does ultrasound work?
, Answer: Ultrasound waves are produced when an electrical charge is
applied to the small crystal that sits inside the machine. These waves
travel through the transducer and are delivered to the injured soft tissue.
●● What is joint mobilization?
Answer: a therapist passively moves a joint in specific directions to help
decrease pain and improve mobility
●● What is massage?
Answer: a therapist uses their hands to knead injured tissues to help
decrease pain and muscle tension, and improve circulation
●● What is laser/light therapy?
Answer: A therapist uses light at a specific wavelength for
approximately 1-3 minutes to help improve the healing process of
injured tissues. It's also used to treat chronic pain, inflammation, and
wounds
●● What is K-taping?
Answer: Kinesiology tape is made of a flexible fabric that stretches and
pulls as a person moves. It's applied to the skin and can be kept in place
for a few days with a purpose of muscle inhibition or facilitation,
bruising and swelling management, and pain relief.
●● What is diathermy?
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
●● What are 2 examples of physical agents?
Answer: 1. heat
2. cold
●● Why are modalities an adjunct to treatment?
Answer: they're just tools and typically don't reach goals in isolation, so
they should be combined with other rehab techniques like exercise
●● What are 3 reasons why a clinician would stop the use of a modality
as a treatment approach?
Answer: 1. limiting billed charges
2. lack of progress and positive responses
3. the goal for which the modality is being used has already been met
●● What are 3 questions you should ask yourself as the clinician when
choosing a modality?
Answer: 1. What specific goal am I trying to achieve by using this
modality today?
2. Am I using the best available modality to achieve the goal?
,3. What criteria am I looking for to indicate I should stop today's
treatment with a modality?
●● How is use of modalities regulated or governed?
Answer: the practice acts of individual states
●● What is difference of passive vs. active exercise as a modality
approach?
Answer: Passive exercise requires the patient to simply relax while the
therapist applies the stress, while active exercise is performed under a
patient's own power.
●● What are 3 examples of thermotherapy?
Answer: 1. hot packs
2. saunas
3. hot baths
●● What are 3 examples of cryotherapy?
Answer: 1. ice packs
2. ice massage
3. immersion
●● How does ultrasound work?
, Answer: Ultrasound waves are produced when an electrical charge is
applied to the small crystal that sits inside the machine. These waves
travel through the transducer and are delivered to the injured soft tissue.
●● What is joint mobilization?
Answer: a therapist passively moves a joint in specific directions to help
decrease pain and improve mobility
●● What is massage?
Answer: a therapist uses their hands to knead injured tissues to help
decrease pain and muscle tension, and improve circulation
●● What is laser/light therapy?
Answer: A therapist uses light at a specific wavelength for
approximately 1-3 minutes to help improve the healing process of
injured tissues. It's also used to treat chronic pain, inflammation, and
wounds
●● What is K-taping?
Answer: Kinesiology tape is made of a flexible fabric that stretches and
pulls as a person moves. It's applied to the skin and can be kept in place
for a few days with a purpose of muscle inhibition or facilitation,
bruising and swelling management, and pain relief.
●● What is diathermy?
