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NPTE MODALITIES PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
Which situation would warrant the coolest water temperature?
a. pain management
b. general exercise
c. treatment of burns
d. chronic osteoarthritis - ANSWER-Answer: b
Rationale: The temperature of water for general exercise
should be between 79-92 degrees Fahrenheit. Water
temperature would need to be significantly higher for the
remaining options: pain management 99-104 degrees
Fahrenheit; treatment of burns 96-98 degrees Fahrenheit;
chronic osteoarthritis 104-110 degrees Fahrenheit
A therapist plans to administer cryotherapy to a patient for a
period of seven minutes. What type of cryotherapeutic agent
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would be most likely based on the planned duration of the
treatment?
a. cold bath
b. ice massage
c. cold pack
d. vapocoolant spray - ANSWER-Answer: b
Rationale: Ice massage is typically performed by freezing water
in paper cups and applying the ice directly to the treatment area.
Since the ice is applied directly, the magnitude of the tissue
cooling requires a treatment duration of only five to ten minutes.
Ice massage is ideal for small or contoured areas, allows for
direct observation of the skin, and is inexpensive to use.
What ratio of on:off time is most common when using
mechanical compression?
a. 1:3
b. 3:1
c. 1:6
d. 6:1 - ANSWER-Answer: b
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Rationale: A 3:1 ratio is generally used for on:off time with
inflation between 40 to 100 seconds and deflation between 10
to 35 seconds
Which massage technique would not require the use of a
lubricant?
a. effleurage
b. petrissage
c. vibration
d. friction - ANSWER-Answer: d
Rationale: Friction is a deep massage technique that
penetrates into the depth of a muscle. As a result, a lubricant
would make it extremely difficult for the therapist to administer
the stroke with the necessary intensity
Which of the following would be considered a potential
indication for electrotherapy?
a. cardiac arrhythmia
b. osteomyelitis
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c. stress incontinence
d. seizure disorders - ANSWER-Answer: c
Rationale: Stress incontinence refers to the unintentional loss
of urine and is often prompted by a physical movement or
activity such as coughing or sneezing. Pelvic floor muscle
weakness is often the cause of this condition. Electrotherapy
can be used effectively to increase the strength and
coordination of the pelvic floor muscles. Cardiac arrhythmia,
osteomyelitis, and seizure disorders are considered
contraindications for electrotherapy
A therapist uses neuromuscular electrical stimulation with a
patient rehabilitating from a knee injury. During the treatment
session the therapist adjusts the on:off time ratio to 1:5. Which
of the following is consistent with the described ratio?
a. 8 seconds on and 40 seconds off
b. 10 seconds on and 30 seconds off
c. 30 seconds on and 10 seconds off
d. 40 seconds on and 8 seconds off - ANSWER-Answer: a
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NPTE MODALITIES PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
Which situation would warrant the coolest water temperature?
a. pain management
b. general exercise
c. treatment of burns
d. chronic osteoarthritis - ANSWER-Answer: b
Rationale: The temperature of water for general exercise
should be between 79-92 degrees Fahrenheit. Water
temperature would need to be significantly higher for the
remaining options: pain management 99-104 degrees
Fahrenheit; treatment of burns 96-98 degrees Fahrenheit;
chronic osteoarthritis 104-110 degrees Fahrenheit
A therapist plans to administer cryotherapy to a patient for a
period of seven minutes. What type of cryotherapeutic agent
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would be most likely based on the planned duration of the
treatment?
a. cold bath
b. ice massage
c. cold pack
d. vapocoolant spray - ANSWER-Answer: b
Rationale: Ice massage is typically performed by freezing water
in paper cups and applying the ice directly to the treatment area.
Since the ice is applied directly, the magnitude of the tissue
cooling requires a treatment duration of only five to ten minutes.
Ice massage is ideal for small or contoured areas, allows for
direct observation of the skin, and is inexpensive to use.
What ratio of on:off time is most common when using
mechanical compression?
a. 1:3
b. 3:1
c. 1:6
d. 6:1 - ANSWER-Answer: b
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Rationale: A 3:1 ratio is generally used for on:off time with
inflation between 40 to 100 seconds and deflation between 10
to 35 seconds
Which massage technique would not require the use of a
lubricant?
a. effleurage
b. petrissage
c. vibration
d. friction - ANSWER-Answer: d
Rationale: Friction is a deep massage technique that
penetrates into the depth of a muscle. As a result, a lubricant
would make it extremely difficult for the therapist to administer
the stroke with the necessary intensity
Which of the following would be considered a potential
indication for electrotherapy?
a. cardiac arrhythmia
b. osteomyelitis
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c. stress incontinence
d. seizure disorders - ANSWER-Answer: c
Rationale: Stress incontinence refers to the unintentional loss
of urine and is often prompted by a physical movement or
activity such as coughing or sneezing. Pelvic floor muscle
weakness is often the cause of this condition. Electrotherapy
can be used effectively to increase the strength and
coordination of the pelvic floor muscles. Cardiac arrhythmia,
osteomyelitis, and seizure disorders are considered
contraindications for electrotherapy
A therapist uses neuromuscular electrical stimulation with a
patient rehabilitating from a knee injury. During the treatment
session the therapist adjusts the on:off time ratio to 1:5. Which
of the following is consistent with the described ratio?
a. 8 seconds on and 40 seconds off
b. 10 seconds on and 30 seconds off
c. 30 seconds on and 10 seconds off
d. 40 seconds on and 8 seconds off - ANSWER-Answer: a
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