What tissue is the best absorber of ultrasound energy?

What type of thermal exchange best describes what takes place when a patient receives the Fluidotherapy to his or her wrist in the clinical setting and the unit is providing a turbulent air flow along with an air temperature of 115oF?

You are working in a rehabilitation hospital where you have been asked to share your knowledge about physical agents with the rest of the physical therapy department staff for an in-service presentation. The chief PT asks you to explain why it would be inappropriate to apply a thermal agent to a patient who did not have sensation in the treatment area. Which of the following statements would be the most appropriate for you choose to answer this question and why?

What type of thermal exchange best describes what takes place when a patient receives Ultrasound for treatment goals that involve tissue temperature elevation?

What type of thermal exchange best describes what takes place when a moist hot pack is applied to a patient?

Based on the clinical practice guideline on carpal tunnel syndrome that was reviewed in class, which of the following interventions is the least recommended?

Your clinical instructor has indicated that later this afternoon you will be treating a patient with patella tendonitis and that you will be performing ultrasound to address complaints of pain at the patella tendon. Which of the following would be the most appropriate to add to the treatment program today?

You want to perform a circumferential measurement of the knee joint. How many places will you perform a circumferential measurement in?

When using Interferential current for pain management, if you wanted the effect to be felt deeper by the patient you would do which of the following?

You are treating a patient for bilateral lower extremity swelling. The plan of care has indicated to include edema reduction strategies. You are reviewing the patient’s chart and note a diagnosis of congestive heart failure. The patient has been screened for causes of swelling with a score of 0 on the Well’s Clinical Prediction Rule. Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action at today’s visit?