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1
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_______ is the process of using information, experience, and judgments to decide which clinical interventions will most likely improve the problems identified in the examination

A

Clinical Decision-Making

Source: Michlovitz

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TRUE OR FALSE: Therapeutic modalities are also known are physical agents.

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True

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TRUE OR FALSE: Physical agents are the mainstay treatment for rehabilitation. It consists of energy and materials applied to patients to assist in rehabilitation.

A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. Only the 1st statement is true
D. Only the 2nd statement is true

A

D. Only the 2nd statement is true

NOTE: it is only used as an adjunct/additional treatment

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The following statements are considered thermal agents, EXCEPT:

A. Hydrotherapy
B. Paraffin wax bath
C. Intermittent pneumatic compression
D. Ultrasound
E. None of the above

A

C. Intermittent pneumatic compression

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Match the following modality to its corresponding category.

  1. Fluidotherapy
  2. Mechanical Traction
  3. Diathermy
  4. Vapocoolant spray
  5. LASER

A. Thermal Agents
B. Mechanical Agents
C. Electromagnetic Agents
D. A & B
E. B & C

A
  1. D
  2. B
  3. E
  4. A
  5. C
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6
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Determine the kind of physical modality.

Transfer of energy to a patient to increase or decrease tissue temperature

A. Thermal Agents
B. Mechanical Agents
C. Electromagnetic Agents

A

A. Thermal Agents

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Determine the kind of physical modality.

Apply energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation or an electric current

A. Thermal Agents
B. Mechanical Agents
C. Electromagnetic Agents

A

C. Electromagnetic Agents

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8
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Determine the kind of physical modality.

Use of mechanical forces to increase or decrease pressure in the body

A. Thermal Agents
B. Mechanical Agents
C. Electromagnetic Agents

A

B. Mechanical Agents

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9
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This kind of thermal agent only influences outer layers of tissues of body or subcutaneous area. What is it called?

A

Superficial Heating Modalities

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This kind of thermal agent influence layers such as deep dermis, muscles and joint layer. What is it called?

A

Deep Heating Modalities

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TRUE OR FALSE: PWB is a deep heating modality.

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False

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12
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Enumerate the methods of heat energy transfer.

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  1. Conduction
  2. Convection
  3. Evaporation
  4. Conversion
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Determine the method of heat energy transfer described.

Liquid is converted into vapor

A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Evaporation
D. Conversion

A

C. Evaporation

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Determine the method of heat energy transfer described.

From relatively warm surface to relatively cool surface

A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Evaporation
D. Conversion

A

A. Conduction

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Determine the method of heat energy transfer described.

Directly in contact w/ the body part

A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Evaporation
D. Conversion

A

A. Conduction

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Determine the method of heat energy transfer described.

Direct or indirect piezoelectric effect

A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Evaporation
D. Conversion

A

D. Conversion

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17
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Determine the method of heat energy transfer described.

Happens in moving fluid particles

A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Evaporation
D. Conversion

A

B. Convection

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Determine which physical modality is the example of heat transfer.

  1. Cold whirlpool
  2. Vapocoolant spray
  3. Diathermy

A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Evaporation
D. Conversion

A
  1. B
  2. C
  3. D
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Determine which physical modality is the example of heat transfer.

  1. HMP
  2. Cold Packs
  3. Ultrasound

A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Evaporation
D. Conversion

A
  1. A
  2. A
  3. D
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TRUE OR FALSE: Tanks may also fall under thermal energy, rather than mechanical energy, depending on the temperature used

A

True

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Which mode will be selected when thermal and mechanical energy is desired to be used in an ultrasound?

A

continuous mode

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22
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Cryotherapy or Cooling Modalities transfer heat ______ from the body part

A

away

NOTE: “Cold” cannot be created, heat is just removed/transferred.

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TRUE OR FALSE: According to Michlovitz, Physical agents use of physical energies such as thermal, mechanical, electromagnetic, or light but fails to include the purpose or intention of their application.

A

True

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22
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This modality is used to create continuous pressure or shocks on different body parts. It is used to destroy nodules, calcifications, or stimulate muscles. What is this modality?

A

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT)

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TRUE OR FALSE: According to Michlovitz, the term therapeutic modalities is used to describe the ability of interventions to provide therapeutic benefits in the patient care management model

A

True

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This therapeutic modality is used to decrease pain, increase range of motion, improve functional ability, increase blood flow, and reduce muscle guarding. It utilizes the presence of distractive force to lessen or reduce compression.

What is this modality?

A

Mechanical Traction

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The following are uses of an Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC), EXCEPT:

A. prevent, attenuate, or reverse swelling
B. alter / minimize formation of scar tissue during the proliferation phase of scarring
C. alter / minimize formation of scar tissue during the maturation phase of scarring
D. All of the above
E. None

A

E. None

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26
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This is the visual representation of energy is transmitted by oscillatory motion

A

Electromagnetic Wave

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TRUE OR FALSE: If an EM wave is moving in free space, it must be more than the velocity of light

A

False

It is EQUAL.

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What is the velocity of light?

A

300,000 km/s

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Q

TRUE OR FALSE: Short term exposure to radiowaves are harmful. Prolonged UV rays are harmful.

A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. Only the 1st statement is true
D. Only the 2nd statement is true

A

D. Only the 2nd statement is true

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30
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Explain why ionizing radiation are harmful.

A

These radiations remove electrons from atoms that could affect our tissues & could cause teratogenic effect (cancerous effect)

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31
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TRUE OR FALSE: A shorter wavelength will have a lower frequency of oscillation

A

False

It is inversely proportional

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32
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This modalities uses electrical current to induce muscle contraction, changes in sensation, edema (swelling) reduction and tissue healing. What is it called?

A

Electrical Stimulation

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33
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Enumerate the phases in a tissue’s healing process.

A
  1. Inflammatory phase
  2. Proliferation phase
  3. Maturation/remodeling phase
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TRUE OR FALSE: Inflammatory phase lasts for 1-3 days. Proliferation phase starts within 1st 3 days and lasts for ~20 days

A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. Only the 1st statement is true
D. Only the 2nd statement is true

A

D. Only the 2nd statement is true

NOTE: Inflammatory phase lasts for 1-6 days

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TRUE OR FALSE: If there is more deposition, the wound becomes brittle can be easily wounded again. If there is more resorption, scar formation occurs.

A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. Only the 1st statement is true
D. Only the 2nd statement is true

A

B. Both statements are false

NOTE: Interchange deposition and resorption.

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36
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TRUE OR FALSE: Physiologic processes of healing are fueled by enzymes. Collagen fiber orientation must be parallel with each other to be stronger.

A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. Only the 1st statement is true
D. Only the 2nd statement is true

A

A. Both statements are true

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37
Q

TRUE OR FALSE: The phases of the tissue healing process overlaps with each other. All phases depends on type and extensivity of injury.

A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. Only the 1st statement is true
D. Only the 2nd statement is true

A

A. Both statements are true

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TRUE OR FALSE: Reduced circulation happens in the inflammatory phase. Epithelialization happens in the remodeling phase.

A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. Only the 1st statement is true
D. Only the 2nd statement is true

A

C. Only the 1st statement is true

NOTE: Epithelialization happens in the proliferation phase

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39
Q

Determine which stage would the following goals of treatment would be seen.

Control scar tissue formation, Regain or maintain flexibility and strength

A. Initial injury
B. Chronic inflammation
C. Remodeling

A

C. Remodeling

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40
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Determine which stage would the following goals of treatment would be seen.

Control pain and increase circulation

A. Initial injury
B. Chronic inflammation
C. Remodeling

A

B. Chronic inflammation

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41
Q

Determine which stage would the following goals of treatment would be seen.

Clean open wound and prevent further injury or bleeding

A. Initial injury
B. Chronic inflammation
C. Remodeling

A

A. Initial injury

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42
Q

Determine which stage would the following goals of treatment would be seen.

Prevent/decrease joint stiffness and progress to proliferation stage

A. Initial injury
B. Chronic inflammation
C. Remodeling

A

B. Chronic inflammation

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43
Q

Enumerate the 5 Cardinal Signs of Inflammation.

A
  1. Pain/ Dolor
  2. Redness/ Rubor
  3. Swelling/ Tumor
  4. Palor/ Change in color
  5. Functional limitation/ Functio laesa
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44
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This theory states that pain is modulated by endogenous opioid-like peptides called opiopetins or endorphins.

What theory is being described?

A

Endogenous Opioid System

45
Q

Match the description to its corresponding pain receptor.

  1. Myelinated
  2. Unipolar at dorsal root ganglia
  3. Dull, throbbing, aching, burning
  4. Slow
  5. Small

A. A-delta fibers
B. C fibers
C. Both
D. Neither

A
  1. A
  2. C
  3. B
  4. B
  5. A

NOTE: C fibers are the smallest

46
Q

Match the description to its corresponding pain receptor.

  1. 30 m/s
  2. Localized
  3. Diffusely localized
  4. Sharp, stabbing, pricking
  5. Unmyelinated

A. A-delta fibers
B. C fibers

47
Q

How fast is the transmission of action potential of C fibers?

48
Q

Arrange the fibers from FASTEST to SLOWEST in terms of transmission.

A. C fibers
B. A-beta
C. A-delta

49
Q

What will be the goal of treatment for spasticity?

A

Decrease tone

50
Q

What will be the goal of treatment for flaccidity?

A

Increase tone

51
Q

What does cryotherapy transfer?

A

It transfers HEAT AWAY from the body part

52
Q

Where are hot moist packs kept?

A

Hydrocollator tanks

53
Q

Inverse piezoelectric effect converts what kind of energy to what kind of energy?

A

Electrical to mechanical energy

54
Q

What 2 modalities uses the inverse piezoelectric effect?

A

US and diathermy

55
Q

What are IPCs used for?

A

reduce swelling by draining excess fluids from interstitial space to blood vessels, then back to the heart

56
Q

TRUE OR FALSE: External compression increases hydrostatic pressure

A

True

This is the concept of using IPC.

57
Q

TRUE OR FALSE: Direct piezoelectric effect converts mechanical energy to electrical energy

58
Q

What physical modality uses pressure as its mechanical agent?

A

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT)

59
Q

What kind of energy does an ultrasound make in pulsed mode?

A

mechanical energy

60
Q

TRUE OR FALSE: Based on the concept of Endogenous Opioid System, pain relief takes place immediately and is longer-lasting than the Gate Control Theory.

A

False

Pain relief takes much longer as it is transmitted by the blood.

61
Q

The following are general contraindications or precautions when using physical modalities, EXCEPT:

A. Malignancy
B. Impaired mentation
C. Impaired sensation
D. Pacemaker
E. None

62
Q

TRUE OR FALSE: A physical modality is contraindicated to be applied on the feet of a pregnant woman.

A

False.

it is only a relative contraindication if applied on the hand

63
Q

TRUE OR FALSE: If pt is already in terminal stage/palliative care (on his last days), physical agents can be done to relieve some of the pain/discomfort, even if pt presents with tumors.

64
Q

Why are impaired sensation and mentation a relative contraindication or precaution?

A

There will be NO accurate feedback from the pt

65
Q

TRUE OR FALSE: Using quick icing on agonistic muscles of a spastic patient will be beneficial. Using prolonged cryotherapy on a hypertonic muscle in a spastic patient will be beneficial.

A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. Only the 1st statement is true
D. Only the 2nd statement is true

A

D. Only the 2nd statement is true

66
Q

TRUE OR FALSE: Quick icing is used on the agonistic muscles of a hypotonic muscle to increase tone. Motor ES is used on the agonistic muscles of a hypotonic muscle to increase tone.

A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. Only the 1st statement is true
D. Only the 2nd statement is true

A

A. Both statements are true

67
Q

TRUE OR FALSE: A functional ES is used to decrease tone. A motor ES is used on the antagonists to relieve fluctuating tone.

A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. Only the 1st statement is true
D. Only the 2nd statement is true

A

B. Both statements are false

NOTE: Interchange the modality.

68
Q

Choose the letter/s that may be used as an effective agent based on the PT’s goal.

Prevent further injury or bleeding

A. Cryotherapy
B. Hydrotherapy
C. Thermotherapy
D. Motor ES
E. Compression

A

A & E

NOTE: Compression must be static

69
Q

Choose the letter/s that may be used as an effective agent based on the PT’s goal.

Clean open wound

A. Cryotherapy
B. Hydrotherapy
C. Thermotherapy
D. Motor ES
E. Compression

A

B. Hydrotherapy

70
Q

Choose the letter/s that may be used as an effective agent based on the PT’s goal.

Progress to proliferation stage

A. Cryotherapy
B. Pulsed ultrasound
C. Thermotherapy
D. ES
E. Pulsed Short Wave Diathermy (PSWD)

71
Q

Choose the letter/s that may be used as an effective agent based on the PT’s goal.

Regain or maintain flexibility

A. Cryotherapy
B. Pulsed ultrasound
C. Thermotherapy
D. ES
E. Pulsed Short Wave Diathermy (PSWD)

A

C. Thermotherapy

72
Q

Choose the letter/s that may be used as an effective agent based on the PT’s goal.

Increase circulation

A. Compression
B. Hydrotherapy
C. Thermotherapy
D. ES
E. Cryotherapy

A

A, B, C, D

NOTE: Hydrotherapy must have pt immerse in water and performing exercises

73
Q

Choose the letter/s that may be used as an effective agent based on the PT’s goal.

Control scar tissue formation

A. Compression
B. Hydrotherapy
C. Thermotherapy
D. ES
E. Cryotherapy

A

E. Cryotherapy

NOTE: PT must use brief ice massage

74
Q

Choose the letter/s that may be used as an effective agent based on the PT’s goal.

Prevent/decrease joint stiffness

A. Compression
B. Hydrotherapy
C. Thermotherapy
D. ES
E. LASER

75
Q

Choose the letter/s that may be used as an effective agent based on the PT’s goal.

Control pain

A. Compression
B. Hydrotherapy
C. Thermotherapy
D. ES
E. LASER

76
Q

Choose the letter/s that may be used as an effective agent based on the PT’s goal.

Regain or maintain strength

A. Compression
B. Hydrotherapy
C. Thermotherapy
D. ES
E. LASER

77
Q

This is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience that signals actual or potential injury to the body

78
Q

TRUE OR FALSE: Pain is a reliable indicator of the location, but not the severity of tissue damage

A

False

It is reliable in both aspects

79
Q

Based on the Gate Control Theory, treating pain is often directed at stimulating what nerve fibers?

A

large A-beta fibers

80
Q

What brain structure do the A-beta fibers control/activate?

A

substantia gelatinosa/ Lamina 2

81
Q

This occurs to strike a balance in blood control by creating blood clots.

A

Hemostasis

82
Q

In which stage of tissue healing does the process of forming collagen and new blood vessels occur?

A

Proliferation phase

83
Q

When a pt presents with spinal radicular pain, what will be the 2 goals of treatment?

A

decrease nerve root
(1) inflammation and (2) compression

84
Q

The following agents may be used to treat pain caused by malignancy, EXCEPT:

A. superficial thermotherapy
B. deep thermotherapy
C. cryotherapy
D. ES
E. None

A

B. deep thermotherapy

85
Q

What is the BEST agent to be used to treat a spinal radicular type of pain?

A. superficial thermotherapy
B. deep thermotherapy
C. cryotherapy
D. compression
E. traction

A

E. traction

86
Q

These are conditions or factors of a patient that make using a specific modality inadvisable

A

Contraindications

87
Q

These are findings, circumstances, or factors presented by a patient that require special consideration

A

Precautions

88
Q

The following are effective agents to treat bony blocks:

A. Exercise
B. Thermotherapy
C. Cryotherapy
D. ES
E. None

NOTE: You may choose 1 or more letters

89
Q

The following are effective agents to treat increase muscle strength:

A. Exercise
B. Thermotherapy
C. Cryotherapy
D. ES
E. None

NOTE: You may choose 1 or more letters

A

A & D

Water Exercise and Motor ES will be an effective agent for this goal

90
Q

The following are effective agents to increase tissue extensibility and length:

A. Exercise
B. Thermotherapy
C. Cryotherapy
D. ES
E. None

NOTE: You may choose 1 or more letters

A

B & C

Brief Ice Massage with stretching should be used

91
Q

The following are effective agents to control pain and promote tissue healing:

A. Traction
B. Thermotherapy
C. Cryotherapy
D. ES
E. PSWD

NOTE: You may choose 1 or more letters

A

B, C, D, E

92
Q

The following are effective agents to control pain only:

A. Traction
B. Thermotherapy
C. Cryotherapy
D. ES
E. PSWD

NOTE: You may choose 1 or more letters

A

A, B, C, D, E (ALL)

93
Q

TRUE OR FALSE: When a bony block restricts motion, thermotherapy or brief ice massage and stretch may be used as an effective agent.

94
Q

What will be the goal/s of treatment when pt presents with pain only with motion.

A
  1. Control pain
  2. Promote tissue healing
95
Q

A PT has a goal to control her pt’s ACUTE pain. What will be the effective agent/s that the PT may use?

A. Cryotherapy
B. Thermotherapy
C. Sensory ES
D. Static Traction
E. Immobilization

96
Q

A PT has a goal to control the INFLAMMATION of her pt’s ACUTE pain. What will be the effective agent/s that the PT may use?

A. Cryotherapy
B. Thermotherapy
C. Sensory ES
D. Static Traction
E. Immobilization

97
Q

A PT has a goal to control to PREVENT AGGRAVATION of her pt’s ACUTE pain. What will be the effective agent/s that the PT may use?

A. Cryotherapy
B. Thermotherapy
C. Sensory ES
D. Static Traction
E. Immobilization

98
Q

A PT has a goal to control her pt’s REFERRED pain. What will be the effective agent/s that the PT may use?

A. Cryotherapy
B. Thermotherapy
C. Sensory ES
D. Static Traction
E. Immobilization

99
Q

TRUE OR FALSE: In the inflammatory phase of tissue healing, phagocytosis happens before clot formation. This is a preventive measure to protect wounded tissues from foreign objects

A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. Only the 1st statement is true
D. Only the 2nd statement is true

A

D. Only the 2nd statement is true

100
Q

TRUE OR FALSE: Fibroplasia happens in proliferation phase of tissue healing. Wound contracture happens in remodeling phase of tissue healing

A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. Only the 1st statement is true
D. Only the 2nd statement is true

A

C. Only the 1st statement is true

Both happens in proliferation phase

101
Q

TRUE OR FALSE: Maturation phase assist in remodeling by altering the balance of collagen deposition and resorption. It starts ~9 days and can last up to 2 years

A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. Only the 1st statement is true
D. Only the 2nd statement is true

A

A. Both statements are true

102
Q

TRUE OR FALSE: In proliferation phase of tissue healing, collagen fibers are still disoriented.

103
Q

TRUE OR FALSE: A-delta and c have narrower diameter than a-beta

104
Q

Primary somatosensory area of brain is found in what lobe?

105
Q

Primary somatosensory area of brain is responsible for what?

A

receiving and feeling the pain

106
Q

What structure is also known as the secondary somatosensory area of the brain?

A

hypothalamus or periaqueductal area

107
Q

The secondary somatosensory area of the brain is responsible for what?

A

Interpreting pain resulting to a behavioral feeling

108
Q

This described a relationship between painful sensory input carried by small myelinated A-delta and unmyelinated C fibers versus larger diameter and myelinated A-beta nerve fibers

A

Gate Control Theory

109
Q

When the substantia gelatinosa is activated, about how many % of pain signals will be able to reach the thalamus?

110
Q

______ is the main supportive protein of skin, tendon, bone, cartilage, connective tissue, & hair

111
Q

The extensibility of collagen increases in response to increased ______

A

temperature

112
Q

Tissues made out of collagen shorten as a result of (1)_____ and could result to (2)_____ and (3)_____

A
  1. immobilization
  2. tightness
  3. contractures

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