THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2023 UPDATE.
What is a therapeutic modality?
• a therapeutic proceudre for self-treatment
• a holistic approach to physical therapy
• a clinical process that delivers a therapeutic application
• a device or application that delivers a physical agent to the body - D
Knobology refers to the study of without the supporting
.
-application; theory
Name the 3 primary sources of information that clinicians use to make evidence
based decisions - patient values, evidence, experience
The quality of care a patient receives can be limited by many factors, including
• clinician indifference to keeping current
• policies of the payer
• faulty research
• too much
information
• e. all of the above - E
The 5-step application procedure is a standardized application procedure
thatallows clinician to:
• use therapeutic modalities in the context of an individualized, critical
thinkngapproach to rehabilitation
• ensure the consistent application of all steps in the rehabilitation process
• use the same SOPs in all applications
• apply a rigid application for quality control - A
In the 5-step application procedure, why is it essential to have foundational
knowledge before a therapeutic modality can be chosen and applied properly?
,• in order to choose the modality that is most familiar to the clinican
• in order to use as few modalities as possible in the rehabilitation
process
• c. in order to understand how specific types of injuries respond to the
various modalities
d. in order to apply the "no-pain, no-gain" principle - C
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 steps of therapeutic modality
application?
• foundation
• postapplication
• maintenance
• select proper modality
• application - D
Selection of the proper modality to use requires that you
• evaluate the injury/problem
• review patients response to previous treatment
• check contraindications
• A and B
• all of the above - E
Checking contradindications is part of
• equipment preparation
• selecting the proper modality
• psychological preparation of subject
• physical preparation of subject
• application parameters - B
There are several steps to selecting an appropriate therapeutic modality. Which
step is the first in selecting the most appropriate modality option? - Have a
correctdiagnosis.
, Explain the differences between indication, contraindications, and precaution
with respect to therapeutic modalities. - Indications are situations in which the
modality is a suitable treatment or remedy for the condition. Contraindications are
situations in which the modality would do more harm than good and should
therefore not be used. Precautions are situations in which the clinician must be
very careful to avoidcausing harm to the patient while using the modality.
A patient reports that his/her injuries have not responded to therapeutic modality
being applied. How should this affect the clinician's treatment plan? -
rehabilitationplans should be patient-driven. If the therapeutic modality being
applied is not effective, then another modailty should be selected
Which answer is correct when providing information following treatment in
thepost-application phase?
• schedule of next treatment
• level of activity
• sensation they should
feel
• d. all of the above - D
What is the inflammatory response?
• a local response of the body to an injury or irritant
• a systemic response of the body to an injury or irritant
• a delayed response of the body to an injury or irritant
• a permanent response of the body to an injury or irritant - A
Name 1 of the 2 functions of the inflammatory response - To defend the
bodyagainst a foreign substance. To dispose of dead or dying tissue for
repair and regeneration
The cardinal signs of inflammation are redness, heat, swelling, , and
lossof function - pain
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2023 UPDATE.
What is a therapeutic modality?
• a therapeutic proceudre for self-treatment
• a holistic approach to physical therapy
• a clinical process that delivers a therapeutic application
• a device or application that delivers a physical agent to the body - D
Knobology refers to the study of without the supporting
.
-application; theory
Name the 3 primary sources of information that clinicians use to make evidence
based decisions - patient values, evidence, experience
The quality of care a patient receives can be limited by many factors, including
• clinician indifference to keeping current
• policies of the payer
• faulty research
• too much
information
• e. all of the above - E
The 5-step application procedure is a standardized application procedure
thatallows clinician to:
• use therapeutic modalities in the context of an individualized, critical
thinkngapproach to rehabilitation
• ensure the consistent application of all steps in the rehabilitation process
• use the same SOPs in all applications
• apply a rigid application for quality control - A
In the 5-step application procedure, why is it essential to have foundational
knowledge before a therapeutic modality can be chosen and applied properly?
,• in order to choose the modality that is most familiar to the clinican
• in order to use as few modalities as possible in the rehabilitation
process
• c. in order to understand how specific types of injuries respond to the
various modalities
d. in order to apply the "no-pain, no-gain" principle - C
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 steps of therapeutic modality
application?
• foundation
• postapplication
• maintenance
• select proper modality
• application - D
Selection of the proper modality to use requires that you
• evaluate the injury/problem
• review patients response to previous treatment
• check contraindications
• A and B
• all of the above - E
Checking contradindications is part of
• equipment preparation
• selecting the proper modality
• psychological preparation of subject
• physical preparation of subject
• application parameters - B
There are several steps to selecting an appropriate therapeutic modality. Which
step is the first in selecting the most appropriate modality option? - Have a
correctdiagnosis.
, Explain the differences between indication, contraindications, and precaution
with respect to therapeutic modalities. - Indications are situations in which the
modality is a suitable treatment or remedy for the condition. Contraindications are
situations in which the modality would do more harm than good and should
therefore not be used. Precautions are situations in which the clinician must be
very careful to avoidcausing harm to the patient while using the modality.
A patient reports that his/her injuries have not responded to therapeutic modality
being applied. How should this affect the clinician's treatment plan? -
rehabilitationplans should be patient-driven. If the therapeutic modality being
applied is not effective, then another modailty should be selected
Which answer is correct when providing information following treatment in
thepost-application phase?
• schedule of next treatment
• level of activity
• sensation they should
feel
• d. all of the above - D
What is the inflammatory response?
• a local response of the body to an injury or irritant
• a systemic response of the body to an injury or irritant
• a delayed response of the body to an injury or irritant
• a permanent response of the body to an injury or irritant - A
Name 1 of the 2 functions of the inflammatory response - To defend the
bodyagainst a foreign substance. To dispose of dead or dying tissue for
repair and regeneration
The cardinal signs of inflammation are redness, heat, swelling, , and
lossof function - pain
