NBCE PT Boards Exam:
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Deep heat modalities are contraindicated for ____.
a. scar tissue
b. chronic inflammation
c. infection
d. bone fractures - ANSWERS-a. scar tissue
LAMP PAD
Low back or pelvis during pregnancy
Acute injury or edema
Malignancy
Poor sensation (*over scars*, diabetic neuropathies)
Patients with bleeding tendencies (hemophilia, peptic ulcers, uterine fibroids)
Active TB
Deficient vascular system (CV disease)
,Parrafin provides which type of heat?
a. dry superficial
b. moist superficial
c. dry deep
d. moist deep - ANSWERS-Provides heat via conduction.
Dip extremity in 125 wax, repeat 6x, wrap with plastic towel.
Avoid w rash, fungal infection, poison ivy, open wounds.
pg. 20
Fur consensus is *b. moist superficial*
What is an appropriate safety precaution for application of microwave diathermy?
a. The applicator should be 12-18" from the skin
b. Perspiration should be promoted to enhance treatment
c. Remove contact lenses during treatment around the head
d. Intensity settings should be based on the patient's tolerance - ANSWERS-d.
What form of cryotherapy does not use conduction?
a. cold pack
b. ice massage
c. cold baths
d. vapocoolant spray - ANSWERS-d. vapocoolant spray
, cools via evaporation
pg. 17
Cryotherapy reduces muscle spasm by inhibiting ____.
a. scar tissue formation
b. muscle spindle activity
c. cellular metabolism
d. acetylcholine production - ANSWERS-b. muscle spindle activity
decreases conduction (nerve supply to muscles) reducing muscle spindle activity
and causing muscle to relax
pg. 14
Which of these is typically the last sensation felt with cryotherapy application?
a. intense cold
b. burning
c. aching
d. numbness - ANSWERS-d. numbness
CBAN
pg. 16
Modulation of electrical current helps prevent ____ of muscle tissue.
a. adaptation
b. fatigue
Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026), Exams of
Nursing Guaranteed A+
Certified Pass
Deep heat modalities are contraindicated for ____.
a. scar tissue
b. chronic inflammation
c. infection
d. bone fractures - ANSWERS-a. scar tissue
LAMP PAD
Low back or pelvis during pregnancy
Acute injury or edema
Malignancy
Poor sensation (*over scars*, diabetic neuropathies)
Patients with bleeding tendencies (hemophilia, peptic ulcers, uterine fibroids)
Active TB
Deficient vascular system (CV disease)
,Parrafin provides which type of heat?
a. dry superficial
b. moist superficial
c. dry deep
d. moist deep - ANSWERS-Provides heat via conduction.
Dip extremity in 125 wax, repeat 6x, wrap with plastic towel.
Avoid w rash, fungal infection, poison ivy, open wounds.
pg. 20
Fur consensus is *b. moist superficial*
What is an appropriate safety precaution for application of microwave diathermy?
a. The applicator should be 12-18" from the skin
b. Perspiration should be promoted to enhance treatment
c. Remove contact lenses during treatment around the head
d. Intensity settings should be based on the patient's tolerance - ANSWERS-d.
What form of cryotherapy does not use conduction?
a. cold pack
b. ice massage
c. cold baths
d. vapocoolant spray - ANSWERS-d. vapocoolant spray
, cools via evaporation
pg. 17
Cryotherapy reduces muscle spasm by inhibiting ____.
a. scar tissue formation
b. muscle spindle activity
c. cellular metabolism
d. acetylcholine production - ANSWERS-b. muscle spindle activity
decreases conduction (nerve supply to muscles) reducing muscle spindle activity
and causing muscle to relax
pg. 14
Which of these is typically the last sensation felt with cryotherapy application?
a. intense cold
b. burning
c. aching
d. numbness - ANSWERS-d. numbness
CBAN
pg. 16
Modulation of electrical current helps prevent ____ of muscle tissue.
a. adaptation
b. fatigue
