NBCE Online Sample - PT Actual Exam Questions And Correct Detailed Answers.
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Course
NBCE
Institution
NBCE
Deep heat modalities are contraindicated for ____.
a. scar tissue
b. chronic inflammation
c. infection
d. bone fractures - correct answer a. scar tissue
LAMP PAD
Low back or pelvis during pregnancy
Acute injury or edema
Malignancy
Poor sensat...
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 - correct answer b. moist superficial
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
,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 - correct answer
d. Intensity settings should be based on the patient's tolerance
What form of cryotherapy does not use conduction?
a. cold pack
b. ice massage
c. cold baths
d. vapocoolant spray - correct answer 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 - correct answer 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 - correct answer d. numbness
CBAN
pg. 16
Modulation of electrical current helps prevent ____ of muscle tissue.
a. adaptation
b. fatigue
c. recruitment
d. excitation - correct answer a. adaptation
frequency modulation or sweep is used to prevent accomodation
pg. 38
Which type of electrotherapy is most likely to slow atrophy of a denervated muscle?
a. TENS
b. microcurrent
c. interferential
d. low voltage galvanic - correct answer c. interferential
both electrokinetic and electroanalgesic
pg. 37
In general, the smaller the electrode, the ____.
a. stronger the motor response
b. weaker the current
c. stronger the stimulus
d. weaker the nociceptive response - correct answer b=weaker the current
Which of these is most appropriately treated with high voltage pulsed stimulation?
a. UMN lesion
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