PHYSICAL AGENTS PRACTICE
QUESTIONS EXAM 3 (CHAPTERS 11-17)
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS!!
1 of 42
Term
Which of the following theories of pain modulation uses the high
frequencies? (CH 15)
Gate theory
Endorphin theory
Both "Gate" and "Endorphin" theories use high frequencies
Neither "Gate" nor "Endorphin" theories use high frequencies
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, A. Gate theory D. All of the above
B. 120 beats per second B. Pulse width
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2 of 42
Term
What happens to the impedance of human skin because of the
addition of electrical stimulation? (CH 11.5)
A. It increases.
B.It decreases.
C. It remains unchanged.
D.It can burn.
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D. All of the above D. Ischemic ulcer
B. It decreases. B. 120 beats per second
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3 of 42
Term
,A PTA is treating a patient with low back pain (LBP). They use a TENS
unit and apply the "Gate" theory of pain modulation. During this
treatment the patient should experience which of the following? (CH
15)
A. Tapping
B. Tingling
C. Twitching
D.Tetany
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A. It is more comfortable for
patients and overcomes A. Tapping
skin resistance easily.
Intensity D. Ischemic ulcer
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4 of 42
Term
A patient has been in the physical therapy department for the past
20 minutes and has received electrical stimulation to the upper
trapezius bilaterally while lying prone on a treatment table. There
were hot packs placed on top of the electrodes, and the patient felt
a mild but comfortable tingling sensation during the application of
the electrical stimulation. She had initially complained of pain and
muscle tightness in her neck that limited her mobility in cervical
rotation. After removing the electrodes and hot packs, she now
reports that her discomfort is a "2/10 from the 9/10 that it was" and
, she can "freely move her neck." Where and how should the
treatment intervention be documented? (CH 17)
Give this one a try later!
C. Rate; it relates to the overall frequency or interruptions in the carrier.
C. Treatment interventions or "what was done" should be documented in
the objective portion of the note and the outcome should be documented
in the assessment portion of the note.
C. NMES can enhance the voluntary contraction and increase CNS feedback and
motor learning.
B. The resistance exhibited by self-adhering electrodes may be too high.
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5 of 42
Term
What are the 3 main indications for electrical stimulation for pain
management?
A PTA is treating a patient with acute low back pain (LBP). They
decide to use TENS to help reduce their pain at the beginning of the
patient's treatment session. Which of the following would most
closely resemble the parameter set-up the PTA should use for this
patient? (CH 15)
QUESTIONS EXAM 3 (CHAPTERS 11-17)
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS!!
1 of 42
Term
Which of the following theories of pain modulation uses the high
frequencies? (CH 15)
Gate theory
Endorphin theory
Both "Gate" and "Endorphin" theories use high frequencies
Neither "Gate" nor "Endorphin" theories use high frequencies
Give this one a try later!
, A. Gate theory D. All of the above
B. 120 beats per second B. Pulse width
Don't know?
2 of 42
Term
What happens to the impedance of human skin because of the
addition of electrical stimulation? (CH 11.5)
A. It increases.
B.It decreases.
C. It remains unchanged.
D.It can burn.
Give this one a try later!
D. All of the above D. Ischemic ulcer
B. It decreases. B. 120 beats per second
Don't know?
3 of 42
Term
,A PTA is treating a patient with low back pain (LBP). They use a TENS
unit and apply the "Gate" theory of pain modulation. During this
treatment the patient should experience which of the following? (CH
15)
A. Tapping
B. Tingling
C. Twitching
D.Tetany
Give this one a try later!
A. It is more comfortable for
patients and overcomes A. Tapping
skin resistance easily.
Intensity D. Ischemic ulcer
Don't know?
4 of 42
Term
A patient has been in the physical therapy department for the past
20 minutes and has received electrical stimulation to the upper
trapezius bilaterally while lying prone on a treatment table. There
were hot packs placed on top of the electrodes, and the patient felt
a mild but comfortable tingling sensation during the application of
the electrical stimulation. She had initially complained of pain and
muscle tightness in her neck that limited her mobility in cervical
rotation. After removing the electrodes and hot packs, she now
reports that her discomfort is a "2/10 from the 9/10 that it was" and
, she can "freely move her neck." Where and how should the
treatment intervention be documented? (CH 17)
Give this one a try later!
C. Rate; it relates to the overall frequency or interruptions in the carrier.
C. Treatment interventions or "what was done" should be documented in
the objective portion of the note and the outcome should be documented
in the assessment portion of the note.
C. NMES can enhance the voluntary contraction and increase CNS feedback and
motor learning.
B. The resistance exhibited by self-adhering electrodes may be too high.
Don't know?
5 of 42
Term
What are the 3 main indications for electrical stimulation for pain
management?
A PTA is treating a patient with acute low back pain (LBP). They
decide to use TENS to help reduce their pain at the beginning of the
patient's treatment session. Which of the following would most
closely resemble the parameter set-up the PTA should use for this
patient? (CH 15)
