S1_L1: Introduction to Physical Agents Flashcards
_______ is the process of using information, experience, and judgments to decide which clinical interventions will most likely improve the problems identified in the examination
Clinical Decision-Making
Source: Michlovitz
TRUE OR FALSE: Therapeutic modalities are also known are physical agents.
True
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
D. Only the 2nd statement is true
NOTE: it is only used as an adjunct/additional treatment
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
C. Intermittent pneumatic compression
Match the following modality to its corresponding category.
- Fluidotherapy
- Mechanical Traction
- Diathermy
- Vapocoolant spray
- LASER
A. Thermal Agents
B. Mechanical Agents
C. Electromagnetic Agents
D. A & B
E. B & C
- D
- B
- E
- A
- C
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. Thermal Agents
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
C. Electromagnetic Agents
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
B. Mechanical Agents
This kind of thermal agent only influences outer layers of tissues of body or subcutaneous area. What is it called?
Superficial Heating Modalities
This kind of thermal agent influence layers such as deep dermis, muscles and joint layer. What is it called?
Deep Heating Modalities
TRUE OR FALSE: PWB is a deep heating modality.
False
Enumerate the methods of heat energy transfer.
- Conduction
- Convection
- Evaporation
- Conversion
Determine the method of heat energy transfer described.
Liquid is converted into vapor
A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Evaporation
D. Conversion
C. Evaporation
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. Conduction
Determine the method of heat energy transfer described.
Directly in contact w/ the body part
A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Evaporation
D. Conversion
A. Conduction
Determine the method of heat energy transfer described.
Direct or indirect piezoelectric effect
A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Evaporation
D. Conversion
D. Conversion
Determine the method of heat energy transfer described.
Happens in moving fluid particles
A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Evaporation
D. Conversion
B. Convection
Determine which physical modality is the example of heat transfer.
- Cold whirlpool
- Vapocoolant spray
- Diathermy
A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Evaporation
D. Conversion
- B
- C
- D
Determine which physical modality is the example of heat transfer.
- HMP
- Cold Packs
- Ultrasound
A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Evaporation
D. Conversion
- A
- A
- D
TRUE OR FALSE: Tanks may also fall under thermal energy, rather than mechanical energy, depending on the temperature used
True
Which mode will be selected when thermal and mechanical energy is desired to be used in an ultrasound?
continuous mode
Cryotherapy or Cooling Modalities transfer heat ______ from the body part
away
NOTE: “Cold” cannot be created, heat is just removed/transferred.
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.
True
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?
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT)
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
True
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?
Mechanical Traction
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
E. None
This is the visual representation of energy is transmitted by oscillatory motion
Electromagnetic Wave
TRUE OR FALSE: If an EM wave is moving in free space, it must be more than the velocity of light
False
It is EQUAL.
What is the velocity of light?
300,000 km/s
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
D. Only the 2nd statement is true
Explain why ionizing radiation are harmful.
These radiations remove electrons from atoms that could affect our tissues & could cause teratogenic effect (cancerous effect)
TRUE OR FALSE: A shorter wavelength will have a lower frequency of oscillation
False
It is inversely proportional
This modalities uses electrical current to induce muscle contraction, changes in sensation, edema (swelling) reduction and tissue healing. What is it called?
Electrical Stimulation
Enumerate the phases in a tissue’s healing process.
- Inflammatory phase
- Proliferation phase
- Maturation/remodeling phase
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
D. Only the 2nd statement is true
NOTE: Inflammatory phase lasts for 1-6 days
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
B. Both statements are false
NOTE: Interchange deposition and resorption.
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. Both statements are true
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. Both statements are true
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
C. Only the 1st statement is true
NOTE: Epithelialization happens in the proliferation phase
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
C. Remodeling
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
B. Chronic inflammation
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. Initial injury
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
B. Chronic inflammation
Enumerate the 5 Cardinal Signs of Inflammation.
- Pain/ Dolor
- Redness/ Rubor
- Swelling/ Tumor
- Palor/ Change in color
- Functional limitation/ Functio laesa