Non-Systems

Question 1

The trans-theoretical model of change has 5 stages. List them in order

Answer 1

1. precontemplation
2. contemplation
3. preparation stage
4. action stage
5. maintenance stage

Question 2

describe each stage of the trans-theoretical model of change

Answer 2

precontemplation- not ready to change
contemplation - intention to start engaging within 6 months
prepreparation- not yet engaging in activity but preparing for it like buying a gym membership or new clothes
action- exercising for less than 6 months
maintenance- consistent for greater than 6 months

Question 3

In regards to a bell curve, a standard deviation above and below the mean data, represents what

Answer 3

a percentage of the total population

Question 4

In regards to a bell curve, what percent of the population fall above the mean and what percent falls below the mean?

Answer 4

fifty percent fall above
fifty percent fall below

Question 5

What trick can be used to remember left and right skewed graphs

Answer 5

look at your toes. the left toes are shaped like a left skew and the right toes are shaped like a right skewed graph

Question 6

what is cognitive behavior therapy used to treat

Answer 6

to decrease anxiety by helping pt’s identify signs of stress like nail biting, helping determine patterns of behavior/triggers, and encouraging the use of stress management techniques to use at the first signs of anxiety.

Question 7

What are the top three anxiety meds on the NPTE

Answer 7

Alprazolam/xanax
Diazepam, valium
Lorazepam

Question 8

what are common ways to use function NMES

Answer 8

to reduce shoulder subluxation, reduce foot drop during gait, with exercise to maintain mobility

Question 9

When using functional NMES to reduce shoulder subluxation, what current should be utilized, where should the electrodes be placed, and what should the ramp up and down time be

Answer 9

biphasic current, posterior deltoid and supraspinatus, 3 seconds each

Question 10

When using functional NMES to reduce foot drop during gait, what current should be utilized, where should the electrodes be placed, and what should the ramp up and down time be

Answer 10

biphasic current, proximal anterior tib, 0-1 seconds

Question 11

What is the primary nerve stimulated during FNMES to reduce foot drop during gait

Answer 11

deep peroneal nerve

Question 12

What is a K level in regards to prosthetics and amputations.

Answer 12

a K level is a rating system used by medicare to indicate a person’s rehab potential, which is used to determine prosthetic potential

Question 13

What are the K levels and description in order

Answer 13

0 - inability to ambulate or transfer safely independently
1 - household ambulator
2 - limited community ambulator
3 - community ambulator
4 - active adult, athlete, or child

Question 14

When it comes to understanding Power in research, ______ is the chance of making a type II error and is considered inversely proportional to power.

A. Beta value
B. Variance or dispersion
C. Sample size

Answer 14

A. Beta value

Question 15

When it comes to understanding Power in research, ______ is the degree of difference or variability among a data set. Variance has a inversely proportional relationship to power

A. Beta value
B. Variance or dispersion
C. Sample size

Answer 15

B. variance or dispersion

Question 16

When it comes to understanding Power in research, ______ is the amount of subjects that are a part of the study and is proportional to the power.

A. Beta value
B. Variance or dispersion
C. Sample size

Answer 16

c. sample size

Question 17

What does Power mean in research

Answer 17

power is the chance or percentage that a researcher will find significant result or effect in a sample.

Power is set to 0.80 which is considered acceptable

Question 18

What parameters would you use on a TENS unit to help relieve acute pain

Answer 18

50-150 Hz or pps for frequency
50-100 microseconds/duration

Question 19

Is low rate tens used for an acute or chronic pain issue

Answer 19

chronic, it will irritate an acute one

Question 20

What parameters would you use low rate TENS to reduce a chronic pain issue

Answer 20

below ten Hz for frequency
200 or more microseconds

Question 21

When should you use continuous or 100% duty cycle during an ultrasound

Answer 21

increase blood flow, deform scar tissue, heat tight contractile units. Chronic conditions.

Question 22

When should you used 50% duty cycle during an ultrasound

Answer 22

tissue healing, improving fluid dynamics, and paid modulation. acute to subacute conditions

Question 23

When should you use 20% duty cycle during an ultrasound

Answer 23

to improve fluid dynamics and resolve swelling. Acute conditions.

Question 24

What intensity would you set the ultrasound too for an acute condition

Answer 24

0.5-1.25 w/cm

Question 25

What intensity would you set the ultrasound too for a subacute condition

Answer 25

0.75 - 1.5

Question 26

What intensity would you set the ultrasound too for a chronic condition

Answer 26

1.5 - 2.0+ w/cm2

Question 27

How hot should the hydrocollator be kept at and at what temp does the tissue need to be to have a therapeutic effect

Answer 27

hydrocollator should be at 158-167, and tissue needs to be elevated to 104-113 degrees

Question 28

True or False:

Your pt cannot lay prone while administering a MHP to his low back. You decide it is okay to let him lay supine with the hot pack underneath him.

Answer 28

false, dont do this

Question 29

What is the minimum door width for wheelchairs

Answer 29

32 inches

Question 30

What is the minimum hallway width for 1 wc and 2 wheelchairs

Answer 30

36 inches for one
60 for two

Question 31

What are the correct ramp accommodations for a wheelchair user regarding slope, ramp width, ramp length before rest landing, and rest landing

Answer 31

slope is a one to twelve ratio
3ft ramp width
30ft ramp length before landing
5x5ft rest landing