ultra sound

Question 1

absorption is greatest in?

Answer 1

tissues of greater density

Question 2

attenuation in different tissue from low to high (5)

Answer 2

blood/fluids
muscle
skin/tendon
cartilage
bone

Question 3

indication of UA (6)

Answer 3

pain
tissue extensibility
muscle spasm
increase tissue temp
increase blood flow
facilitate healing

Question 4

contraindication for UA (6)

Answer 4

pregnancy
active bone growth at epiphysis
cancer
tuberculosis
bleeding condition
over vital area

Question 5

precautions for UA (5)

Answer 5

acute inflammation
plastic or cemented implants
healing fracture
areas of infection
impaired cognition/sensation

Question 6

laser physiological effects (5)

Answer 6

RNA production
promotes collagen production- through mRNA
modulate inflammation
vasodilation
increase nerve conduction velocities

Question 7

laser contraindication (5)

Answer 7

pregnancy
cancer
acute injury where hemorrhage is possible
growth plates
over thyroid or endocrine gland