QUiz II More Modalities

Question 1

This massage technique is used to lift, roll, and squeeze soft tissue which decreases muscle tightness.
Select one:

a.
Friction

b.
Acupressure

c.
Petrissage

d.
Effleurage

Answer 1

Petrissage

Question 2

The benefits of massage include: (mark all that apply)
Select one or more:

a.
Does not require special equipment

b.
Helps make connection to patient

c.
Can be performed by owners at home

d.
Relief of muscle spasm and tension

Answer 2

Relief of muscle spasm and tension
Can be performed by owners at home
Helps make connection to patient
Does not require special equipment

Question 3

Which massage technique is described below:
A light continuous stroke used to start and end a massage involving a soothing, stroking movement.
Select one:

a.
Myofascial Release

b.
Friction

c.
Effleurage

d.
Petrissage

Answer 3

Effleurage

Question 4

Massage can be a diagnostic tool.
Select one:
True
False

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT used to describe an electromagnetic field?

Select one:

a.
Induced electrical field

b.
Specific gravity

c.
Specific absorption rate

d.
Carrier frequency

Answer 5

Specific gravity

Question 6

Lasers employ electromagnetic fields in the visible light range to generate effects in tissue. What kind of electromagnetic field does tPEMF generate?

Select one:

a.
Shortwave

b.
Gamma

c.
Microwave

d.
Ultraviolet

Answer 6

Shortwave

Question 7

tPEMF enhances cGMP as part of the signaling pathway. What effect is NOT associated with increased cGMP activity?

Select one:

a.
Enhanced edema reduction

b.
Improved blood flow

c.
Growth factor production

d.
Decreased muscle mass

Answer 7

Decreased muscle mass

Question 8

tPEMF accelerates the endogenous tissue repair response as evidenced by significantly faster repair in this model:

Select one:

a.
Kidney ischemia model

b.
Tendon repair model

c.
Cartilage regeneration

d.
Hemilaminectory model

Answer 8

Tendon repair model

Question 9

tPEMF modulates what important signaling pathway?

Select one:

a.
Nitric oxide

b.
Nitrous oxide

c.
Zinc Oxide

d.
Nitrogen

Answer 9

Nitric oxide

Question 10

Which parameter would you first adjust if your patient has fatigued after 2 contractions using NMES (Symmetric biphasic, 200µsec pulse duration, 35Hz, 10:20 duty cycle)?

Select one:

a.
Waveform

b.
Pulse duration

c.
Cycle time

d.
Frequency

Answer 10

Cycle time

Question 11

Of the following choices, the most appropriate on/off times to use for strengthening the quadriceps of a patient s/p CCL stabilization would be:
Select one:

a.
30 seconds on and 60 seconds off

b.
2 seconds on and 20 seconds off

c.
10 seconds on and 45 seconds off

d.
1 second on and 2 seconds off

Answer 11

10 seconds on and 45 seconds off

Question 12

If the total wattage of your ultrasound transducer is 10 W, and the transducer head is 5 cm², then the intensity would be described as:
Select one:

a.
.20 W/cm²

b.
50 W/cm²

c.
10 W/cm²

d.
2.0 W/cm²

Answer 12

2.0 W/cm²

Question 13

In all states, a physical therapist may always use the term physical therapy if they are working with animals.
Select one:
True
False

Answer 13

‘False’.

Question 14

Which is not a prominent event of acute inflammation?
Select one:

a.
vascular dilation

b.
white blood cell aggregation and migration

c.
hyperemia

d.
connective tissue cellular proliferation

Answer 14

connective tissue cellular proliferation

Question 15

You are treating a patient for acute pain and edema of the thoracolumbar muscles using interferential current. The most appropriate pulse rate (beat frequency) would be:
Select one:

a.
30 pps

b.
10 pps

c.
100 pps

d.
1 pps

Answer 15

100 pps

Question 16

When interacting with tissue, laser energy can be:

Select one:

a.
Reflected

b.
Absorbed

c.
Polarized

d.
Both a and b

Answer 16

Both a and b

Question 17

A patient’s major complaint usually associated more with chronic than acute inflammation is that of:
Select one:

a.
heat

b.
stiffness

c.
swelling

d.
pain

e.
redness

Answer 17

stiffness

Question 18

Physiologic effects of cold include all of the following except:
Select one:

a.
The cold may decrease spasm

b.
The resulting vasoconstriction reduces bleeding in the area

c.
The cold increases metabolic rate

d.
The cold decreases pain

Answer 18

The cold increases metabolic rate

Question 19

Which of the following massage strokes is a kneading type of massage?
Select one:

a.
Effleurage

b.
Petrissage

c.
Friction

d.
Acupressure

Answer 19

Petrissage

Question 20

In reference to the cardinal signs and symptoms of acute inflammation, which is considered the major reason for patient “guarding”?

Select one:

a.
loss of function

b.
heat

c.
pain

d.
redness

e.
swelling

Answer 20

pain

Question 21

Which of the following is typically used during the inflammatory phase of healing?
Select one:

a.
Thermotherapy and resistive exercise

b.
Thermotherapy and compression

c.
Cryotherapy and resistive exercise

d.
Cryotherapy and compression

Answer 21

Cryotherapy and compression

Question 22

When treating a patient with weak triceps, the best choice of parameters for strengthening is:

Select one:

a.
80 Hz, 200µsec pulse duration

b.
30 Hz, 800µsec pulse duration

c.
80 Hz, 50µsec pulse duration

d.
30 Hz, 200µsec pulse duration

Answer 22

30 Hz, 200µsec pulse duration

Question 23

Which of the following effects can be achieved by applying heat to tissues?
Select one:

a.
Vasodilation, increased collagen extensibility, decreased pain

b.
Vasodilation, decreased collagen extensibility, increased pain

c.
Vasoconstriction, increased collagen extensibility, decreased pain

d.
Vasodilation, decreased collagen extensibility, decreased pain

Answer 23

Vasodilation, increased collagen extensibility, decreased pain

Question 24

In all states, a veterinarian may always use the term physical therapy.
Select one:
True
False

Answer 24

‘False’.

Question 25

Hot packs heat patient tissues primarily by the following method:
Select one:

a.
radiation

b.
evaporation

c.
conduction

d.
convection

Answer 25

conduction

Question 26

Physiological effects of massage may include all of the following except:
Select one:

a.
assisting in venous flow

b.
decrease in pain

c.
decreasing adipose tissue

d.
local vasodilation

Answer 26

decreasing adipose tissue

Question 27

During the application of a standard hot pack, the therapist might expect:
Select one:

a.
The patient to feel nothing for a few minutes, followed by comfortable warmth

b.
The treatment to last 45 minutes

c.
The patient to feel intense heat throughout the treatment

d.
The tissues to be stiff following the application of heat

Answer 27

The patient to feel nothing for a few minutes, followed by comfortable warmth
Correct

Question 28

Which of the following parameters is the most important to avoid laser energy being lost to the melanin to a high degree?

Select one:

a.
Class of laser

b.
Wavelength

c.
Power

Answer 28

Wavelength

Question 29

Which of the following would be the most appropriate ultrasound treatment of a chronic stiffness problem in the deep muscles of the hip, in a 75 pound Rottweiler?
Select one:

a.
3 Mhz, continuous, 2.0 W/cm2

b.
1 Mhz, continuous, .75 W/cm2

c.
1 Mhz, continuous, 1.5 W/cm2

d.
1 Mhz, pulsed, 2.0 W/cm2

Answer 29

1 Mhz, continuous, 1.5 W/cm2