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?

A newborn becomes immune to an influenza infection by receiving antibodies from breastmilk. This an example of what type of immunity? 

Why does size matter when considering an electrode?

Your patient was involved in an automobile accident and has been experiencing headaches and muscle guarding bilaterally in the cervical musculature since the accident 2 weeks ago. The PT who has been working with the patient has already tried cervical traction, ice and heat but the patient’s complaints still persist. The PT has asked for your suggestions. Which of the following physical agents could potentially be used to help the patient learn to reduce muscle guarding which would help decrease the headaches?

One application technique with Fluidotherapy involved having patients move while being immersed within the heated media. What is the intended benefit of this physical agent?