TMAS Final Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Thermotherapy - Correct answer-______ Is the use of heat for therapeutic
purposes.
a. Cryotherapy
b. hydrotherapy
c. palpation
d.thermotherapy
Vapor - Correct answer-Changes in the body as a result of hydrotherapy are
classified as all of the following Except:
a. chemical
b. mechanical
c. thermal
d. vapor
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,Chemical - Correct answer-____ effects are produced by any of a variety of
products added to bath water or steam such as essential oils, herbal, preparations,
salt, Epsom salt or baking soda.
a. chemical
b. mechanical
c. technical
d. thermal
Depression of metabolic activity - Correct answer-An extended application (10 to
30 minutes) of cold to the body will have which one of the following effects?
a. depression of metabolic activity
b. hyperthermia
c. stimulation
d. tissue damage
Vasodilation - Correct answer-Local application of heat causes which of the
following?
a. hypothermia
b. reduced nerve sensitivity
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,c. spasticity
d. vasodilation
Low blood pressure - Correct answer-Which one of the following is NOT a
contraindication for hot or cold water treatment?
a. cardiac treatment
b. diabetes
c. open wounds
d. low blood pressure
reduce tissue temperature - Correct answer-The primary purpose of cryotherapy is
to _________.
a. cause vasodilation
b. reduce tissue temperature
c. repair muscle strain
d. reverse tissue damage
Elevation - Correct answer-In the RICE acronym for first aid treatment , the E
stands for.
a. elevation
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, b. escalation
c. effect
d. effleurage
Contrast therapy - Correct answer-_____ is the alternating application of heat and
cold for therapeutic purposes.
a. contrast therapy
b. cryotherapy
c. RICE
d. ice massage
Ice packs - Correct answer-______ are used for local application of ice on a
specific body part.
a. Cold compresses
b. ice packs
c. Immersion baths
d. vasocoolant spray
Vasocoolant sprays - Correct answer-______ are effective topical anesthetics used
for trigger-point therapy and increasing the stretch in muscles.
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Answers Graded A+
Thermotherapy - Correct answer-______ Is the use of heat for therapeutic
purposes.
a. Cryotherapy
b. hydrotherapy
c. palpation
d.thermotherapy
Vapor - Correct answer-Changes in the body as a result of hydrotherapy are
classified as all of the following Except:
a. chemical
b. mechanical
c. thermal
d. vapor
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,Chemical - Correct answer-____ effects are produced by any of a variety of
products added to bath water or steam such as essential oils, herbal, preparations,
salt, Epsom salt or baking soda.
a. chemical
b. mechanical
c. technical
d. thermal
Depression of metabolic activity - Correct answer-An extended application (10 to
30 minutes) of cold to the body will have which one of the following effects?
a. depression of metabolic activity
b. hyperthermia
c. stimulation
d. tissue damage
Vasodilation - Correct answer-Local application of heat causes which of the
following?
a. hypothermia
b. reduced nerve sensitivity
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,c. spasticity
d. vasodilation
Low blood pressure - Correct answer-Which one of the following is NOT a
contraindication for hot or cold water treatment?
a. cardiac treatment
b. diabetes
c. open wounds
d. low blood pressure
reduce tissue temperature - Correct answer-The primary purpose of cryotherapy is
to _________.
a. cause vasodilation
b. reduce tissue temperature
c. repair muscle strain
d. reverse tissue damage
Elevation - Correct answer-In the RICE acronym for first aid treatment , the E
stands for.
a. elevation
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, b. escalation
c. effect
d. effleurage
Contrast therapy - Correct answer-_____ is the alternating application of heat and
cold for therapeutic purposes.
a. contrast therapy
b. cryotherapy
c. RICE
d. ice massage
Ice packs - Correct answer-______ are used for local application of ice on a
specific body part.
a. Cold compresses
b. ice packs
c. Immersion baths
d. vasocoolant spray
Vasocoolant sprays - Correct answer-______ are effective topical anesthetics used
for trigger-point therapy and increasing the stretch in muscles.
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