PAM Quiz

Question 1

Describe the process of a contrast bath and an indication for it’s use.

Answer 1

Repeatedly immersing an affected body part, alternately into hot and cold water, causing the blood vessels to constrict and dilate, which in turn helps reduce swelling, improve circulation, and alleviate pain

Question 2

List 2 indications for cold therapy or cryotherapy. Give me an example of a diagnosis that might use a form of cryotherapy.

Answer 2

Managing acute soft tissue injuries like sprains or strains and reducing inflammation and pain following surgery

example diagnosis: a recent ankle sprain where cold packs are applied to reduce swelling and pain.

Question 3

List 2 contraindications for use of Fluidotherapy

Answer 3

1. Open wounds
2. Severe circulatory issues

Question 4

Describe a patient and their impairment that would be a good candidate for Paraffin wax treatment.

Answer 4

Significant joint stiffness and pain in their hands or feet due to conditions like osteoarthritis.

Question 5

Describe an area on the body where you would use 1mgHz depth and 1.0 Intensity with a continuous wave.

Answer 5

Deep muscle tissue or areas like the lower back, hip flexors, or deep within the shoulder joint.

Question 6

List the 3 different level of Intensity with Ultrasound and their range of settings.

Answer 6

low-intensity (generally below 0.5 W/cm²)

medium-intensity (ranging from 0.5 to 2 W/cm²)

high-intensity (exceeding 2 W/cm²)

Question 7

A client has referred pain symptoms associated with back injury from a fall 6 months ago. Which physical agent modality would be MOST BENEFICIAL to use as an adjunct to activities for pain management?

Answer 7

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

Question 8

An inpatient has hemiplegia secondary to a recent CVA and is preparing for discharge to live at home with a spouse. The patient has persistent edema of the affected upper extremity despite using proper positioning techniques. One of the intervention goals is to teach the patient methods for managing the edema after discharge. Which action would be MOST BENEFICIAL to include as part of the intervention for supporting this goal?

Answer 8

Instruct the patient on how to perform retrograde massage techniques.

Question 9

What are two safety considerations to be monitored during the use of vasocompression units?

Answer 9

blood pressure and client’s tolerance for the pressure on involved extremity.