When using combination ultrasound and electrical stimulation, because the soundhead delivers both sound waves and electrical current, an electrode is not needed.

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding a 2 second rise time and a 10 second ON time with the use of NMES for muscle re-education of dorsiflexion?

Which of the following is NOT considered a precaution or contraindication for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation?

There are several types of electrical stimulation current that can reduce an individual’s pain level, which of the following devices would provide an individual the most independence towards accomplishing this goal?

Which of the following statements best explains why biofeedback is an effective treatment for motor inhibition?

A patient with acute back pain is given a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation unit to use at home. The physical therapist assistant provides detailed instructions on the care and use of the unit. Which of the following activities would least likely be the responsibility of the patient?

Which of the following terms is described by the force that pushes the current?

A physical therapist assistant is treating a patient for low back pain using low frequency TENS. Which of the following statements would be most appropriate for the PTA to use to describe the feeling of this treatment to the patient?

A patient presents to physical therapy requiring wound care at his sacrum. The physical therapist determines that electrical stimulation will be beneficial. Which of the following electrotherapy treatments would be most appropriate when treating a wound?

A patient who has a denervated extensor indicis is being treated for the purpose of preventing disuse atrophy of the extensor indicis using electrotherapy. Which of the following treatments would be most appropriate for this patient?