Cold And Heat

Question 1

Conduction

Answer 1

Heat is transferred until superficial tissue and physical agent are equal temp
Exchange by direct collision
MHP

Question 2

Convection

Answer 2

Direct contact between circulating medium and diff material at diff temps

Whirlpools, blood circulation

Question 3

Conversion

Answer 3

Converts nonthermal energy into heat
Ultrasound
Does not require direct contact of materials

Question 4

Radiation

Answer 4

Direct transfer of energy with out the need for intervening medium or contact
Light or UV

Question 5

Cryotherapy is recommended for

Answer 5

Spasticity
Muscle soreness
Acute inflammation

Question 6

Cold effects

Answer 6

Vasoconstriction
Increased pain threshold
Reduced edema

Question 7

Cryotherapy is most effective at slowing nerve impulses by

Answer 7

A delta fibers

Question 8

How many layers in a MHP?

Answer 8

6-8

Question 9

Cryotherapy sensations sequence is

Answer 9

Cold, burn, ache, numb

Question 10

How long should u ice massage?

Answer 10

5-10min or until pt is numb

Question 11

Effects of cryotherapy

Answer 11

Decreased nerve conduction velocity
Vasoconstriction
Altered muscle strength
Vasodilation

Question 12

DOMS

Answer 12

Delayed onset of muscle soreness

Question 13

Application of cooling agent before stretching to reduce mm spasm is aka

Answer 13

Crypostretch

Question 14

Proper temp for gel ice pack storage is

Answer 14

23 degrees

Question 15

Proper temp for heat pack unit is

Answer 15

158-167

Question 16

Neuromuscular effects of thermotherapy include

Answer 16

Change in nerve conduction velocity
Increase pain threshold
Change in muscle strength

Question 17

Temp of paraffin wax should be

Answer 17

126-134

Question 18

When dipping paraffin how many times should u dip?

Answer 18

6-10

Question 19

5 precautions to all modalities

Answer 19

Impaired sensation 
Impaired mentation
Cardiac problems
Poor circulation
Pregnancy
Very young or old

Question 20

With e stim open wounds are a precaution

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Gate control theory is used to

Answer 21

Control pain

Question 22

With be stim where should the electrodes be placed?

Answer 22

One over motorpoint