PTAP 1240 MODALITIES EXAM 1 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the cardinal signs of inflammation? - ANSWER Erythema
Heat
Edema
Pain
Loss of function
What are the 3 criteria used to help describe chronic pain? - ANSWER - The
cause is often uncertain
- Medical treatment has been ineffective
- If pain persist longer than 6 months
What is the affect of prolonged cooling? - ANSWER It decreases spasticity
What are the stages of perceived sensation for cryotherapy (hint: its an
acronym) - ANSWER CBAN: Coldness, Burning, Anesthesia, Numbness
Define long stretch or "high stretch" compression and give an example -
ANSWER Provides good resting pressure
Low working pressure
Controls edema in immobile patients
ex. Ace wrap
Define short stretch or "low stretch" compression and give an example -
ANSWER Low resting pressure
Provides good working pressure
Used for lymphatic and venous edema
ex. Unna boot
, What is conduction? - ANSWER Heat is transferred when to objects (ex. skin
and MHP) come into physical contact. (moist hot pack, cold pack, paraffin, ice
massage)
What is convection? - ANSWER Heat transfer through direct contact with a
circulating medium (ex. fluidotherapy, whirlpool)
What is conversion? - ANSWER Heat transfer from a nonthermal form of
energy such as mechanical, electrical, or chemical energy (ex. ultrasound,
diathermy)
What is radiation? - ANSWER Transfer of energy from one material to another
without the need for physical contact (ex. infrared heat lamp)
What is evaporation? - ANSWER Transfer of temperature as liquid absorbs
energy and turns into vapor (ex. vapocoolant spray)
Cryotherapy: what is the difference between quick ice and prolonged cooling? -
ANSWER Quick ice facilitates a muscles that is HYPOtonic and prolonged
cooling inhibits a muscle that is HYPERtonic
Paraffin: what is the dip-wrap method? - ANSWER **MOST COMMON**
Dip and remove body part from the paraffin 6-10 times
A solid glove of paraffin insulates body part from heat loss
Wrap body part in plastic bag, wax paper, and in towel
Paraffin: what is the dip immerse method? - ANSWER **NOT
RECOMMENDED FOR SAFETY CONCERNS**
Patient dips body part 1-2 times then leaves the body part in the paraffin for the
remainder of treatment, up to 20 minutes.
What are mechanical modalities? - ANSWER Mechanical agents apply force to
increase or decrease pressure in the body. A good way to remember it is it
makes mechanical changes within the body. (ex. Traction, compression,
ultrasound, whirlpool, compression garments and bandages)
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the cardinal signs of inflammation? - ANSWER Erythema
Heat
Edema
Pain
Loss of function
What are the 3 criteria used to help describe chronic pain? - ANSWER - The
cause is often uncertain
- Medical treatment has been ineffective
- If pain persist longer than 6 months
What is the affect of prolonged cooling? - ANSWER It decreases spasticity
What are the stages of perceived sensation for cryotherapy (hint: its an
acronym) - ANSWER CBAN: Coldness, Burning, Anesthesia, Numbness
Define long stretch or "high stretch" compression and give an example -
ANSWER Provides good resting pressure
Low working pressure
Controls edema in immobile patients
ex. Ace wrap
Define short stretch or "low stretch" compression and give an example -
ANSWER Low resting pressure
Provides good working pressure
Used for lymphatic and venous edema
ex. Unna boot
, What is conduction? - ANSWER Heat is transferred when to objects (ex. skin
and MHP) come into physical contact. (moist hot pack, cold pack, paraffin, ice
massage)
What is convection? - ANSWER Heat transfer through direct contact with a
circulating medium (ex. fluidotherapy, whirlpool)
What is conversion? - ANSWER Heat transfer from a nonthermal form of
energy such as mechanical, electrical, or chemical energy (ex. ultrasound,
diathermy)
What is radiation? - ANSWER Transfer of energy from one material to another
without the need for physical contact (ex. infrared heat lamp)
What is evaporation? - ANSWER Transfer of temperature as liquid absorbs
energy and turns into vapor (ex. vapocoolant spray)
Cryotherapy: what is the difference between quick ice and prolonged cooling? -
ANSWER Quick ice facilitates a muscles that is HYPOtonic and prolonged
cooling inhibits a muscle that is HYPERtonic
Paraffin: what is the dip-wrap method? - ANSWER **MOST COMMON**
Dip and remove body part from the paraffin 6-10 times
A solid glove of paraffin insulates body part from heat loss
Wrap body part in plastic bag, wax paper, and in towel
Paraffin: what is the dip immerse method? - ANSWER **NOT
RECOMMENDED FOR SAFETY CONCERNS**
Patient dips body part 1-2 times then leaves the body part in the paraffin for the
remainder of treatment, up to 20 minutes.
What are mechanical modalities? - ANSWER Mechanical agents apply force to
increase or decrease pressure in the body. A good way to remember it is it
makes mechanical changes within the body. (ex. Traction, compression,
ultrasound, whirlpool, compression garments and bandages)
