NPTE-PTA Data Collection & Interventions 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Moist heat packs are applied for a typical duration of:
- 5 minutes
- 10–20 minutes (Correct answer)
- 30–45 minutes
- 60 minutes
Correct answer: 10–20 minutes
Moist heat packs are typically applied for 10–20 minutes to promote superficial tissue heating and pain relief.
Question 2: Iontophoresis is used to deliver medication transdermally using:
- Ultrasound waves
- Direct electrical current (Correct answer)
- Infrared radiation
- Phonophoresis gel
Correct answer: Direct electrical current
Iontophoresis uses direct (galvanic) current to drive ionized drug molecules through the skin into underlying tissue.
Question 3: The RICE protocol for acute musculoskeletal injuries stands for:
- Resistance, Ice, Compression, Elevation
- Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (Correct answer)
- Rest, Immobilize, Cold, Exercise
- Rehabilitation, Ice, Circulation, Endurance
Correct answer: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is the standard initial management for acute soft tissue injuries.
Question 4: Fluidotherapy is a thermal modality that uses:
- Heated water
- Paraffin wax
- Dry finely divided cellulose particles suspended in warm air (Correct answer)
- Infrared light
Correct answer: Dry finely divided cellulose particles suspended in warm air
Fluidotherapy uses dry cellulose particles heated by air to provide superficial heat and desensitization of hypersensitive extremities.
Question 5: Which assistive device provides the most stability for ambulation?
- Straight cane
- Quad cane
- Axillary crutches
- Standard walker (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Standard walker
A standard walker provides the most stability because it creates a wide, stable base of support on all four legs.
Question 6: When fitting axillary crutches, axillary pads should be positioned:
- Directly in the axilla
- 1–2 inches below the axilla (Correct answer)
- At shoulder height
- Against the ribs
Correct answer: 1–2 inches below the axilla
Axillary crutch tops should be 1–2 inches (2–3 finger widths) below the axilla to prevent axillary nerve and artery compression.
NPTE-PTA Data Collection & Interventions 2
Moist heat packs are applied for a typical duration of: