The amount of time that the current stimulates & contracts the muscles is called the duty cycle (on-time/off-time).  The duty cycle should be based on the condition of the patient.  Which of the following ratios should be used to decrease muscle spasms and spasticity?

Which of the following best describes the role of PAMIMs in occupational therapy? 

Which level of TENS stimulation would be most effective providing longer lasting relief after the treatment?

Which of the following are contraindications for iontophoresis?

Regarding the question above, the OT should use a ___________ protocol.

According to the AOTA, what should PAMIMs be linked to in occupational therapy practice?

You receive orders for NMES for strengthening of the wrist flexors bilaterally.  When taking your patient’s history, you learn that he has recently been diagnosed with cancer.  What course of action should you choose? 

NMES stimulation to maintain or gain range of motion is most effective on patients who demonstrate:

What is the primary goal of using PAMIMs in occupational therapy? 

Which of the following is an indication for iontophoresis?