Question 1

Which of the following can be used to facilitate recruitment of the quadriceps femoris muscle following knee surgery?&#10;A) Intermittent compression&#10;B) Ultrasound&#10;C) Neuromuscular electrical stimulation&#10;D) Diathermy

Accepted Answer

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation can be used to facilitate recruitment of the quadriceps femoris muscle following knee surgery. This method uses electrical current to stimulate the muscle and improve muscle strength and function. Intermittent compression, ultrasound, and diathermy are not typically used to facilitate recruitment of the quadriceps femoris muscle.

Question 2

&#34;Therapeutic modality&#34; can imply the type of energy used by the modality, the method of application of the modality, and which of the following?&#10;A) Agents that alter metabolic rates in biological tissues&#10;B) Modes of therapy frequencies that are synchronous with the body's energy&#10;C) Any type of intervention that results in healing of tissues&#10;D) A specific energy range of the modality

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

Why is cold therapy often used during the initial stages of injury?&#10;A) Cold increases blood flow to promote healing.&#10;B) Cold blocks A-beta nerve fiber conduction to decrease pain.&#10;C) Cold stimulates release of bradykinins into the tissues to cause vasodilation.&#10;D) Cold causes vasoconstriction, resulting in decreased blood flow to injured tissues.

Accepted Answer

Cold therapy causes vasoconstriction of the blood vessels, which helps to decrease swelling and inflammation in the injured area. This also helps to decrease pain and promotes a faster recovery time.

Question 4

Why is pregnancy widely considered a contraindication to the use of modalities?&#10;A) Ligamentous laxity during pregnancy may be increased.&#10;B) Effectiveness of modalities during pregnancy has not been determined.&#10;C) The effect of modalities on fetal development is unknown.&#10;D) Pregnant patients cannot be properly positioned to receive modality treatments.

Accepted Answer

The effect of modalities on fetal development is unknown, which makes it a contraindication due to potential risks to the fetus.

Question 5

Which of the following modalities is most appropriate for the proliferative stage of tissue healing?&#10;A) Ice massage&#10;B) Diathermy&#10;C) TENS&#10;D) Cold whirlpool

Accepted Answer

Diathermy is a modality that uses heat to increase tissue blood flow and promote healing. It is most appropriate for the proliferative stage of tissue healing, which occurs 3-21 days after injury and is characterized by increased collagen production and angiogenesis. Ice massage and cold whirlpool are more appropriate for the acute stage of tissue healing, which occurs immediately after injury and is characterized by inflammation and pain reduction. TENS may be used for pain relief but does not directly promote tissue healing.

Question 6

Which of the following modalities is capable of delivering heat to tissues?&#10;A) Intermittent compression&#10;B) Handheld ice cups&#10;C) Continuous ultrasound&#10;D) TENS

Accepted Answer

Continuous ultrasound is capable of delivering heat to tissues due to its ability to penetrate deep into the tissues causing thermal effects. Intermittent compression, handheld ice cups, and TENS do not have the same heat-delivering effects as continuous ultrasound.

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the appropriate use of therapeutic modalities for rehabilitation programs?&#10;A) Adjunctive components of a comprehensive therapy program&#10;B) Primary components of most therapy programs&#10;C) Exclusive application for curative purposes&#10;D) Promotion of post-therapy goals and outcomes

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic modalities should be used as adjunctive components in a comprehensive therapy program, alongside other interventions such as exercise, manual therapy, or patient education. They should not be the primary components of therapy programs, nor should they be exclusively applied for curative purposes. The ultimate goal of therapeutic modalities is to promote post-therapy goals and outcomes, such as pain reduction, increased range of motion, or improved function.

Question 8

Which of the following outcomes is most recommended for determining the effectiveness of therapeutic modalities?&#10;A) Pain reduction&#10;B) Functional improvements&#10;C) Changes in range of motion&#10;D) Reduction of stiffness

Accepted Answer

While pain reduction, changes in range of motion, and reduction of stiffness can all be important outcomes to consider when evaluating the effectiveness of therapeutic modalities, functional improvements are generally considered the most recommended outcome. This is because the ultimate goal of most therapeutic interventions is to improve a patient's ability to perform daily activities and live their life to the fullest extent possible. Therefore, measuring functional improvements can provide the most accurate assessment of whether or not a particular treatment has been successful.

Question 9

Modalities used to decrease pain primarily stimulate which part of the peripheral nervous system?&#10;A) Large A-beta fibers&#10;B) Small A-delta fibers&#10;C) Alpha motor neurons&#10;D) Small C fibers

Accepted Answer

Modalities used to decrease pain primarily stimulate large A-beta fibers, which are responsible for transmitting touch and pressure signals. These fibers have a inhibitory effect on pain signals transmitted by smaller nerve fibers.

Question 10

What type of energy does diathermy use to heat biological tissues?&#10;A) High-frequency sound waves&#10;B) Electromagnetic radiation&#10;C) Compressive and distractive forces&#10;D) Convective currents

Accepted Answer

Diathermy uses electromagnetic radiation, typically in the form of radio waves, to heat biological tissues. This heat is generated through the interaction of the electromagnetic field with the charged particles in the tissues, such as ions and molecules.

Question 11

Which of the following modalities will reduce blood flow to tissues?&#10;A) Thermotherapy&#10;B) Ultrasound&#10;C) Traction&#10;D) Cryotherapy

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Conditions or factors of a patient that make using a specific modality inadvisable are called&#10;A) Indications&#10;B) Contraindications&#10;C) Summations&#10;D) Limitations

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Which of the following modalities produces sound frequency ranges that are unable to be heard by human ears?&#10;A) Ultrasound&#10;B) Aquasound&#10;C) Diathermy&#10;D) Vibraphones

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

In the patient care management model, therapeutic modalities include the use of physical agents to provide which of the following?&#10;A) Palliative care alone&#10;B) Therapeutic benefits&#10;C) Discharge planning&#10;D) Assessment of patient prognosis

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Question 15

Which of the following is true regarding the studies of efficacy of therapeutic modalities?&#10;A) Modalities are efficacious and cost-effective.&#10;B) Only modalities that are applied in the acute stage of tissue healing are efficacious.&#10;C) There are too few research studies.&#10;D) There is a lack of quality research studies.

Accepted Answer

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Deck 1: Therapeutic Modalities Past, Present, and Future: Their Roles in the Patient Care Management Model