1. Chapter 12: Therapeutic Modalities
Check for Understanding Questions

2. Question #1
Because hyperemia often occurs after ice massage treatment, it is not recommended for
acute injuries.
chronic injuries.
muscular injuries.
older patients.
Answer: A

3. Question #2
Which of the following modalities should NOT be used to reduce swelling?
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
Contrast baths
Paraffin bath
Cryotherapy
Answer: C

4. Question #3 Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is used to
reeducate muscular tissue.
decrease muscle spasms.
decrease acute and chronic pain.
decrease chronic pain.
Answer: C

5. Question #4 Disuse atrophy is an indication for
inferential stimulation.
high-voltage electrical stimulation.
low-intensity stimulation.
TENS.
Answer: B

6. Question #5
The transfer of energy between two objects via a medium, such as air or water, as it moves across the body creating temperature variations is termed
radiation.
conduction.
conversion.
convection.
Answer: D

7. Question #6
Which of the following best describes the sequence of sensations experienced during the application of cold therapy?
Cold, burning, aching, analgesia
Burning, aching, cold, analgesia
Analgesia, cold, burning, aching
Cold, aching, burning, analgesia
Answer: A

8. Question #7
A preferred therapeutic massage for areas around joints and other areas where tissue is thin is
pétrissage.
tapotement.
pétrissage and effleurage.
friction.
Answer: D

9. Question #8
During intermittent compression therapy, the limb being treated should be
elevated above the heart.
in a neutral position.
wrapped in an Ace bandage.
immobilized in full extension.
Answer: A

10. Question #9
Thermotherapy leads to vasodilation and increased circulation that can move oxygen and nutrients into the area to promote healing and remove debris and waste products from the injury site.
True
False
Answer: A

11. Question #10
Pulsed ultrasound is used primarily to elicit thermal and nonthermal effects in elevating deep tissue temperature.
True
False
Answer: B

12. Question #11
The cosine law states that the maximum effects of energy occur when it is applied to the body at a right angle.
True
False
Answer: B