NBCE PT Study Guide Questions With Complete Solutions

The primary use of TENS is which of the following? a. acute infection b. muscle contraction c. pain control d. trans-cerebral stimulation correct answer: c. pain control Which of the following is an example of a roller machine used in the clinical setting? a. autotraction b. positional traction c. intersegmental traction d. sustained traction correct answer: c. intersegmental traction Which of the following is a contraindication to spinal traction? a. DJD b. herniated nucleus pulposus c. joint hypermobility d. tumors correct answer: d. tumors Which of the following is not required in the home therapy treatment of piriformis syndrome? a. McKenzie lumbar extension exercises b. hamstring stretch c. cervical pillow d. psoas stretch correct answer: c. cervical pillow Which of the following is not an effect of spinal traction? a. improvement in lymphatic flow b. distraction of vertebral body c. stretching of spinal muscles d. narrowing of the intervertebral foramen correct answer: d. narrowing of the intervertebral foramen Interferential stimulators use ____ waveforms. a. rectangular b. sinusoidal c. square d. double spike correct answer: b. sinusoidal Biphasic/TENS - rectangular HVPC - triangular twin peak waveform True Interferential - two crossing sinusoidal waves that create third beat Which exercise technique reduces the amount of weight lifted after each set? a. Delorme b. Oxford c. DAPRE d. Pyramid correct answer: b. Oxford (start heavy, then remove weight) Pyramid add weight, then remove weight Delorme start light, add weight DAPRE (daily adjustable progressive resistive exercise) - 6 rep maximum Which is not an effect of superficial heating modalities? a. decreased capillary permeability b. increase in peripheral nerve activity c. increase in muscle speed