NBCOT COTA Exam Prep Flash Cards:
Domain 2 Question and answers
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Wound Healing: Inflammatory Phase - correct answer Initial stage of wound
healing that includes:
- clot formation
- blood vessel dilation allowing neutrophils and monocytes to initiate
debridement and attach bacteria
- changes in skin color, temperature, pain, swelling and function
Wound Healing: Proliferation Phase - correct answer Second stage of wound
healing that begins by day three after injury; includes:
- wound re-vascularization
- scab formation
- wound re-epitheliazation (new skin layer)
- fibroblasts initiating contraction
- erythema and beginning of scar formation
Wound Healing: Maturation Phase - correct answer Final phase of wound
healing that may continue for months or years that includes:
- collagen remodeling
- scar softens while its tensile strength increases
- erythema lessens
Conduction - correct answer Transfer of energy between two connected
surfaces of contrasting temperatures; examples include:
,- paraffin wax
- cryotherapy
- hot pack
Convection - correct answer Transfer of energy from a circulating source in
contact with a body part; examples include:
- Fluidotherapy
- whirlpool
Evaporation - correct answer Physiological response resulting from the topical
application of a vapocoolant; examples include:
- cold spray
- cooling cream
Hot Pack - correct answer Superficial, moist heat, conduction modality.
Requires taking precautions to prevent:
- overheating of the client
- localized burns to the body part being treated
- discomfort from the weight of the pack
* Recommended for use as an adjunct to other occupation-based
interventions *
Fluidotherapy - correct answer Superficial, dry heat, convection modality that
involves inserting a distal extremity into a thermostatically-controlled machine
of circulating particles; typically used for:
- desensitization
- edema and pain reduction
- improving range of motion
,* Recommended for use as an adjunct to other occupation-based
interventions *
Paraffin Therapy - correct answer Superficial, conduction, heat modality that
involves use of thermostatically controlled, warmed wax and mineral oil;
methods include:
- immersion
- dip immersion
- pouring
* Recommended for use as an adjunct to other occupation-based
interventions *
Cryotherapy - correct answer Superficial, conduction, cold modality that may
be used to address:
- spasticity
- pain
- edema
* Recommended for use as an adjunct to other occupation-based
interventions *
Electrotherapeutic Physical Agent Modalities - correct answer Physical agent
modalities (PAM) that require essential knowledge of electrical principles,
electrode selection and placement, indications, and contraindications;
example include:
- neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)
- functional electrical stimulation (FES)
- transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) - correct answer A type of
physical agent modality that provides electrical stimulation to a peripheral
nerve; Potential uses include:
- strengthen a muscle
- increase ROM
- decrease spasms
- manage edema
* Recommended for use as an adjunct to other occupation-based
interventions *
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) - correct answer Form of
electrotherapy to:
- maintain muscle mass
- gain range of motion
- facilitate voluntary movement
- manage spasticity
* Recommended for use as an adjunct to other occupation-based
interventions *
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) - correct answer Form of
electrotherapy used as a component of a comprehensive pain management
program. Techniques of application include:
- subsensory
- sensory
- motor
* Recommended for use as an adjunct to other occupation-based
interventions *
Domain 2 Question and answers
already passed 2025
Wound Healing: Inflammatory Phase - correct answer Initial stage of wound
healing that includes:
- clot formation
- blood vessel dilation allowing neutrophils and monocytes to initiate
debridement and attach bacteria
- changes in skin color, temperature, pain, swelling and function
Wound Healing: Proliferation Phase - correct answer Second stage of wound
healing that begins by day three after injury; includes:
- wound re-vascularization
- scab formation
- wound re-epitheliazation (new skin layer)
- fibroblasts initiating contraction
- erythema and beginning of scar formation
Wound Healing: Maturation Phase - correct answer Final phase of wound
healing that may continue for months or years that includes:
- collagen remodeling
- scar softens while its tensile strength increases
- erythema lessens
Conduction - correct answer Transfer of energy between two connected
surfaces of contrasting temperatures; examples include:
,- paraffin wax
- cryotherapy
- hot pack
Convection - correct answer Transfer of energy from a circulating source in
contact with a body part; examples include:
- Fluidotherapy
- whirlpool
Evaporation - correct answer Physiological response resulting from the topical
application of a vapocoolant; examples include:
- cold spray
- cooling cream
Hot Pack - correct answer Superficial, moist heat, conduction modality.
Requires taking precautions to prevent:
- overheating of the client
- localized burns to the body part being treated
- discomfort from the weight of the pack
* Recommended for use as an adjunct to other occupation-based
interventions *
Fluidotherapy - correct answer Superficial, dry heat, convection modality that
involves inserting a distal extremity into a thermostatically-controlled machine
of circulating particles; typically used for:
- desensitization
- edema and pain reduction
- improving range of motion
,* Recommended for use as an adjunct to other occupation-based
interventions *
Paraffin Therapy - correct answer Superficial, conduction, heat modality that
involves use of thermostatically controlled, warmed wax and mineral oil;
methods include:
- immersion
- dip immersion
- pouring
* Recommended for use as an adjunct to other occupation-based
interventions *
Cryotherapy - correct answer Superficial, conduction, cold modality that may
be used to address:
- spasticity
- pain
- edema
* Recommended for use as an adjunct to other occupation-based
interventions *
Electrotherapeutic Physical Agent Modalities - correct answer Physical agent
modalities (PAM) that require essential knowledge of electrical principles,
electrode selection and placement, indications, and contraindications;
example include:
- neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)
- functional electrical stimulation (FES)
- transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) - correct answer A type of
physical agent modality that provides electrical stimulation to a peripheral
nerve; Potential uses include:
- strengthen a muscle
- increase ROM
- decrease spasms
- manage edema
* Recommended for use as an adjunct to other occupation-based
interventions *
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) - correct answer Form of
electrotherapy to:
- maintain muscle mass
- gain range of motion
- facilitate voluntary movement
- manage spasticity
* Recommended for use as an adjunct to other occupation-based
interventions *
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) - correct answer Form of
electrotherapy used as a component of a comprehensive pain management
program. Techniques of application include:
- subsensory
- sensory
- motor
* Recommended for use as an adjunct to other occupation-based
interventions *
