Deck 6: Clinical Application of Thermal Modalities

Question 1

Which of the following are indications for the use of a moist heat pack? Select all that apply.

A) Acute injury
B) Subacute injury
C) Decreased range of motion
D) Hematoma reduction
E) Impaired circulation

Answer 1

B,C,D

Question 2

Which is an accurate step in the general setup and application of a cold compression therapy unit?

A) Add warm water to the fill mark
B) Fasten distal strap first and snuggly
C) Fasten proximal strap second and snuggly
D) Elevate the cooler to the level of the body part being treated

Answer 2

B

Question 3

When examining and cleaning a whirlpool,what should be completed annually? Select all that apply.

A) Check the ground fault interrupter
B) Have whirlpool turbine inspected
C) Calibrate the tub's thermometer
D) Clean exterior surface of the tub
E) Disinfect the interior surface of the tub

Answer 3

B,C

Question 4

What is the only true benefit from the use of a vapocoolant spray?

A) Temporary pain relief
B) Decreased swelling
C) Decreased muscle spasm
D) Decreased cell metabolism

Question 5

Which treatment is best suited for applying cold to injuries involving an irregular surface?

A) Ice immersion
B) Reusable cold pack
C) Cold compression therapy unit
D) Chemical cold pack

Question 6

What is an indication for the use of fluidotherapy?

A) Joint mobilization
B) Open wound healing
C) Sensory loss
D) Peripheral vascular disease

Question 7

What type of whirlpool should be used when utilizing the technique for wound cleansing or debridement?

A) Tile tub
B) Spa-type tub
C) Stainless sub
D) In-ground tub

Question 8

What are two current methods used for cryostretch?

A) Ethyl chloride and ice massage
B) Ethyl chloride and ice immersion
C) Fluoromethane spray and ice immersion
D) Fluoromethane spray and ice massage

Question 9

Intermittent application of ice packs is an effective method for what?

A) Controlling pain
B) Increasing function
C) Decreasing swelling
D) Improving healing

Question 10

How many layers of terry-cloth towel should be placed between the skin and moist heat pack?

A) 3
B) 6
C) 9
D) 12

Question 11

Which technique commonly uses a layer of insulation without detriment to the therapeutic effects of the modality?

A) Reusable cold pack
B) Plastic bag with crushed ice
C) Cold compression therapy unit
D) Chemical cold pack

Question 12

According to the practical evidence,how should an ice pack be applied in order to obtain maximal intramuscular temperature decrease?

A) With an elastic wrap
B) With flexible plastic wrap
C) Without any wrap
D) With a nonflexible plastic wrap

Question 13

What factors should be considered when determining the duration of cold pack treatment application? Select all that apply.

A) Type of tissue being targeted
B) Depth of the target tissue
C) Amount of overlying adipose tissues
D) Nerves that innervate the target tissue
E) Amount of hair on the skin overlying the target tissue

Question 14

At what skin temperature is maximum analgesia reached when applying a cold pack?

A) 58°F
B) 32°F
C) 65°F
D) 25°F

Question 15

What modality carries the greatest risk of frostbite?

A) Reusable cold pack
B) Plastic bag with crushed ice
C) Cold compression therapy unit
D) Chemical cold pack

Question 16

Cold whirlpools are able to produce which effects? Select all that apply.

A) Decreased muscle spasm
B) Decreased muscle spasticity
C) Muscle relaxation
D) Increased cellular metabolism
E) Increased blood flow to the area treated

Question 17

Which of the following are contraindications to the use of cold packs? Select all that apply.

A) Deep-vein thrombosis
B) Circulatory insufficiency
C) Neuralgia
D) CNS spasticity
E) Acute injury

Question 18

In order to kill bacteria,what is an appropriate temperature for the water-filled heating unit of moist heat packs?

A) 135°F
B) 155°F
C) 165°F
D) 175°F

Question 19

Ice massage can be an effective cold treatment in which injury?

A) Gastrocnemius muscle spasm
B) Hamstring strain
C) Ankle ligament sprain
D) Fibular stress fracture

Question 20

At what temperature should reusable cold packs be stored when not in use?

A) 12°F
B) 1°F
C) 32°F
D) 25°F