BPA Exam Questions with Correct Solutions
A patient is referred with an acute ankle sprain. Under which of the following conditions
would electric stimulation be contraindicated
Diabetic neuropathy
If the desired effect of tx is for a motor level stimulus to decrease paiin. Which of thee
following TENS settings combinations would be best suited to accomplish the desired effect
Low frequency (<10 Hz)/Long duration (>200 microseconds)
If the desired effect of treatment is for a sensory level stimulus to decrease pain. Which of
the following TENS settings combinations would be best suited to accomplish the desired
effect?
High frequency (>80 Hz)/Short duration (<100 microseconds)
Which pain theory is used to modulate pain signals from the peripheral pathways?
Gate theory
Which of the following current types and parameters BEST describes interferential
current?
alternating current at medium frequency
Which of the following calculations is used to determine current density?
amplitude divided by electrode size
Modulated and burst are types of current manipulations associated with which type
electrical stimulation?
, TENS
When performing FES for gait which of the following parameters help to decrease foot
slap?
Ramp down
Which of the following electrical stimulation treatment parameters regulates the amount of
time to reach peak amplitude
On ramp
Which of the following is the BEST definition of FES?
Use of electrical stimulation to perform a functional task
Which of the following patient diagnoses would FES for gait be BEST utilized?
Hemiparesis
Setting: Outpatient
Patient Demographics: 25-year-old female
Chief Complaint/Reason for Referral: Right Anterior cruciate ligament repair with
hamstring graft 3 weeks ago. Patient reports diffuse knee pain 1/10.
Past Medical History: None
Examination Findings:
Range of motion:
Left: 0 to 140 degrees
A patient is referred with an acute ankle sprain. Under which of the following conditions
would electric stimulation be contraindicated
Diabetic neuropathy
If the desired effect of tx is for a motor level stimulus to decrease paiin. Which of thee
following TENS settings combinations would be best suited to accomplish the desired effect
Low frequency (<10 Hz)/Long duration (>200 microseconds)
If the desired effect of treatment is for a sensory level stimulus to decrease pain. Which of
the following TENS settings combinations would be best suited to accomplish the desired
effect?
High frequency (>80 Hz)/Short duration (<100 microseconds)
Which pain theory is used to modulate pain signals from the peripheral pathways?
Gate theory
Which of the following current types and parameters BEST describes interferential
current?
alternating current at medium frequency
Which of the following calculations is used to determine current density?
amplitude divided by electrode size
Modulated and burst are types of current manipulations associated with which type
electrical stimulation?
, TENS
When performing FES for gait which of the following parameters help to decrease foot
slap?
Ramp down
Which of the following electrical stimulation treatment parameters regulates the amount of
time to reach peak amplitude
On ramp
Which of the following is the BEST definition of FES?
Use of electrical stimulation to perform a functional task
Which of the following patient diagnoses would FES for gait be BEST utilized?
Hemiparesis
Setting: Outpatient
Patient Demographics: 25-year-old female
Chief Complaint/Reason for Referral: Right Anterior cruciate ligament repair with
hamstring graft 3 weeks ago. Patient reports diffuse knee pain 1/10.
Past Medical History: None
Examination Findings:
Range of motion:
Left: 0 to 140 degrees
