Therapeutic Modalities

PAMs

100

Which of the following is an indication for using superficial heat modalities?

A. Acute inflammation

B. Impaired sensation

C. Tumors or cancer

D. Joint stiffness

D. Joint stiffness

200

Which condition is a contraindication for cryotherapy?

A. Raynaud’s phenomenon

B. Acute pain

C. Muscle guarding

D. Acute swelling

A. Raynaud’s phenomenon

300

Which of the following is an indication for using neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)?

A. Peripheral vascular disorders

B. Cardiac interference

C. Maintain or gain range of motion (ROM)

D. Pregnancy over the uterus

C. Maintain or gain range of motion (ROM)

400

Which condition is a contraindication for using ultrasound as a deep heat modality?

A. Chronic inflammation

B. Epiphyseal plates of children

C. Scar tissue

D. Joint contracture

B. Epiphyseal plates of children

500

Which of the following is an indication for using continuous passive motion?

A. Unstable fractures

B. Nerve compressions

C. Joint stiffness

D. Cognitive impairments

C. Joint stiffness

Indications

100

Name 2 indications for the use of electrical stimulation.

What is increase range of motion and muscle strength, reeducating muscles, improving muscle tone, controlling pain or decreasing muscle spasm?

200

What are 2 indications for the TimTam?

What is remove lactic acid, increase blood flow, decrease muscle spasm, help loosen muscles, promote healing, etc?

300

What are 2 indications of using cryotherapy?

What is reduce muscle spasm, reduce pain, reduce inflammation, reduce tissue metabolism, reduce production of edema?

400

What does NMES stand for and what are 2 indications for using it?

What is Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation? Indications include post surgery, patients with strength deficits, range of motion, improve muscle recruitment, prevent atrophy, etc?

500

What are 2 indications of laser therapy?

What is inflammation, muscle spasms, whiplash, muscle pain, edema, etc.?

Contraindications

100

Anna wants to use the NormaTec on her legs as they feel very sore. What are 2 contraindications for NormaTec?

What is acute deep vein thrombosis, blood disorders, heart problems, lung problems, deformity in legs, recent surgery, broken bones, etc?

200

What are 2 contraindications for DMS/TimTam?

What is open wounds, broken bones, cancer, pregnancy, any plates/screws from surgery, pace makers, etc?

300

What are 2 contraindications for a cold whirlpool?

What are cold allergies, blood disorders, skin infections, open wounds, etc?

400

What are 2 contraindications for contrast therapy?

What is within 48 hours of injury, skin infections, open wounds, poor circulation, blood disorders, sensitivities to cold, etc.?

500

What are 2 contraindications for laser therapy?

What is high blood pressure, pregnancy, diabetes, cancer, tattoos and possible eye damage?

PAMs

100

What is the primary purpose of physical agent modalities (PAMs) in occupational therapy?

A. To prepare tissues for functional activity.

B. To replace manual therapy techniques.

C. To diagnose musculoskeletal conditions.

D. To increase muscle mass and strength.

A. To prepare tissues for functional activity.

200

Which of the following is an example of a mechanical modality?

A. TENS

B. Ultrasound

C. Compression therapy

D. Paraffin bath

C. Compression therapy

300

What is the primary mechanism of heat transfer in a paraffin bath?

A. Conduction

B. Convection

C. Conversion

D. Radiation

A. Conduction

400

Which condition is a contraindication for using superficial heat modalities? 

A. Joint stiffness

B. Subcutaneous adhesions

C. Chronic arthritis

D. Acute Inflammation

D. Acute Inflammation

    

 

500

What is the primary indication for cryotherapy?

A. To increase tissue extensibility.

B. To improve circulation.

C. To reduce acute pain and swelling.

D. To promote muscle activation.

C. To reduce acute pain and swelling.

PAMs Cont...

100

Which modality uses low-frequency sound waves to produce heat in tissues?

A. Fluidotherapy

B. Ultrasound

C. TENS

D. Ice massage

B. Ultrasound

200

What is the primary purpose of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)?

A. To reduce pain and inflammation.

B. To deliver medication to localized tissues.

C. To improve circulation and tissue healing.

D. To induce muscle contraction and prevent atrophy.

D. To induce muscle contraction and prevent atrophy.

300

Which mechanical modality is commonly used post-surgery to prevent stiffness and promote healing?

A. Continuous Passive Motion (CPM)

B. Traction

C. Compression therapy

D. Fluidotherapy

A. Continuous Passive Motion (CPM)

400

Which of the following is a precaution for using cryotherapy?

A. Monitor blood pressure in patients with hypertension.

B. Avoid use in patients with chronic arthritis.

C. Avoid use in patients with acute inflammation.

D. Monitor for signs of heat overexposure.

    

 

A. Monitor blood pressure in patients with hypertension.

500

What are contraindications for iontophoresis in occupational therapy? (Select all that apply)

A. Cardiac pacemakers or other electrically-sensitive implanted devices.

B. Thick fat layer and deep structures.

C. Known sensitivity to the drugs to be administered.

D. Open wounds, damaged skin, or recent scar tissue.

A. Cardiac pacemakers or other electrically-sensitive implanted devices.

 C. Known sensitivity to the drugs to be administered.

D. Open wounds, damaged skin, or recent scar tissue.