NPTE-PTA Data Collection & Interventions 2

Question 1

Moist heat packs are applied for a typical duration of:

Accepted Answer

10–20 minutes

Answer

5 minutes

Answer

30–45 minutes

Answer

60 minutes

Question 2

Iontophoresis is used to deliver medication transdermally using:

Accepted Answer

Direct electrical current

Answer

Ultrasound waves

Answer

Infrared radiation

Answer

Phonophoresis gel

Question 3

The RICE protocol for acute musculoskeletal injuries stands for:

Accepted Answer

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Answer

Resistance, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Answer

Rest, Immobilize, Cold, Exercise

Answer

Rehabilitation, Ice, Circulation, Endurance

Question 4

Fluidotherapy is a thermal modality that uses:

Accepted Answer

Dry finely divided cellulose particles suspended in warm air

Answer

Heated water

Answer

Paraffin wax

Answer

Infrared light

Question 5

Which assistive device provides the most stability for ambulation?

Accepted Answer

Standard walker

Answer

Straight cane

Answer

Quad cane

Answer

Axillary crutches

Question 6

When fitting axillary crutches, axillary pads should be positioned:

Accepted Answer

1–2 inches below the axilla

Answer

Directly in the axilla

Answer

At shoulder height

Answer

Against the ribs