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NBCE: PT Boards Questions with Correct Answers |
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Contraindication to ALL Modalities Answer: Hemorrage, Infection, Malignancy
(except TENS)
"HIM:
"HIM" Answer: Contraindication to ALL Modalities
Hemorrage, Infection, Malignancy (except TENS)
Contraindications to ALL Heating Answer: Diabetes mellitus
Encapsulated Swelling
Active TB
Decreased Thermal Sensations
Edema
Abdomen or low back during pregnancy
Acute Conditions
"DEADEAA"
Diabetes mellitus
Encapsulated Swelling
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Active TB
Decreased Thermal Sensations
Edema
Abdomen or low back during pregnancy
Acute Conditions Answer: Contraindications to ALL Heating
Define Acute: Answer: Up to 72 hours
Define Subacute: Answer: 72 hours or early phases of disease. Swelling is limited,
but debris and discoloration prevents healing.
Contrast Therapy Answer: Ice then Heat then Ice then Heat. This creates a
pumping affect. Good for Peripheral Vascular Disease and also in the SUBacute
phase of healing.
Define Chronic: Answer: Lasting 2 weeks longer then anticipated
Contraindications to all Electrical Therapy. Answer: Brain
Eyes
Heart
Carotid Sinus
Pacemaker
Anesthesia (except High Volt)
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Pregnancy Low Back (Except TENS)
Open Wounds
Treatment of Acute Conditions Answer: Protect
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevate
Support
What is the Hertz of Ultra Low Answer: < 1
What is Ultra Low Freq used for? Answer: Cellular Healing
MENS Unit Answer: Ultra Low (cellular healing)
Low frequency is used for? Answer: Muscle Contraction (irritates)
What is the Hertz of low frequency? Answer: 1 - 150
1-150Hz Answer: Low Frequency
Med Frequency is used for what? Answer: Depth
What is considered medium frequency? Answer: 1,000 to 10,000 Hz
1,000 to 10,000 Hz Answer: Medium Frequency
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NBCE: PT Boards Questions with Correct Answers |
Updated (100% Correct Answers)
Contraindication to ALL Modalities Answer: Hemorrage, Infection, Malignancy
(except TENS)
"HIM:
"HIM" Answer: Contraindication to ALL Modalities
Hemorrage, Infection, Malignancy (except TENS)
Contraindications to ALL Heating Answer: Diabetes mellitus
Encapsulated Swelling
Active TB
Decreased Thermal Sensations
Edema
Abdomen or low back during pregnancy
Acute Conditions
"DEADEAA"
Diabetes mellitus
Encapsulated Swelling
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Active TB
Decreased Thermal Sensations
Edema
Abdomen or low back during pregnancy
Acute Conditions Answer: Contraindications to ALL Heating
Define Acute: Answer: Up to 72 hours
Define Subacute: Answer: 72 hours or early phases of disease. Swelling is limited,
but debris and discoloration prevents healing.
Contrast Therapy Answer: Ice then Heat then Ice then Heat. This creates a
pumping affect. Good for Peripheral Vascular Disease and also in the SUBacute
phase of healing.
Define Chronic: Answer: Lasting 2 weeks longer then anticipated
Contraindications to all Electrical Therapy. Answer: Brain
Eyes
Heart
Carotid Sinus
Pacemaker
Anesthesia (except High Volt)
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Pregnancy Low Back (Except TENS)
Open Wounds
Treatment of Acute Conditions Answer: Protect
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevate
Support
What is the Hertz of Ultra Low Answer: < 1
What is Ultra Low Freq used for? Answer: Cellular Healing
MENS Unit Answer: Ultra Low (cellular healing)
Low frequency is used for? Answer: Muscle Contraction (irritates)
What is the Hertz of low frequency? Answer: 1 - 150
1-150Hz Answer: Low Frequency
Med Frequency is used for what? Answer: Depth
What is considered medium frequency? Answer: 1,000 to 10,000 Hz
1,000 to 10,000 Hz Answer: Medium Frequency
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