To pass NMES

Question 1

place electrodes at least ____ inches apart

Answer 1

2

Question 2

Place one pad over _______ and second pad at least 2 inches away on same mm, parallel to the fibers

Answer 2

motor point (usually muscle belly)

Question 3

# - # pps = smooth tetanic contraction

Answer 3

35-50 pps

Question 4

# - # pps = increased strengthening, but rapid fatigue; may be more comfortable

Answer 4

50-80 pps

Question 5

frequency =

Answer 5

pulse rate, how often the nerve is stimulated in 1 second

Question 6

pulse duration for smaller muscles: # - #

Answer 6

150 - 200 microseconds

Question 7

pulse duration for larger muscles: # - #

Answer 7

200 - 350 microseconds

Question 8

mode should be at:

Answer 8

cycled, symmetrical

Question 9

Treatment time:

Answer 9

10 - 20 contractions (about 10 - 20 minutes)

Question 10

Ramp:

Answer 10

do 2 for comp, usually 1-4 seconds of ramp time

Question 11

on/off time:

Answer 11

contract to relax time 1:5 ratio

6 to 10 seconds on

30 to 50 seconds off

Question 12

want to achieve no more than ___% muscle contraction

Answer 12

50%