AK Equipment Operation & Maintenance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When calibrating a hand-held dynamometer for applied kinesiology muscle testing, what is the recommended verification frequency?
- Before each patient session
- Once per month
- Annually or per manufacturer specification (Correct answer)
- Only when readings seem inconsistent
Correct answer: Annually or per manufacturer specification
Dynamometers should be calibrated annually or per manufacturer specification to ensure consistent and reliable force measurements.
Question 2: A drop-piece table mechanism fails to release properly during an AK adjustment. The FIRST corrective step should be:
- Increase the spring tension
- Clean and lubricate the drop mechanism according to the service manual (Correct answer)
- Replace the entire table
- Continue using manual force without the drop piece
Correct answer: Clean and lubricate the drop mechanism according to the service manual
Cleaning and lubricating the drop mechanism per the service manual is the appropriate first corrective step before considering more invasive repairs.
Question 3: Which feature is most critical when selecting a treatment table for applied kinesiology procedures requiring position changes during muscle testing?
- Motorized height adjustment
- Integrated heating element
- Sectional adjustability with locking mechanisms (Correct answer)
- Carbon fiber construction
Correct answer: Sectional adjustability with locking mechanisms
Sectional adjustability with locking mechanisms allows precise positioning for different muscle tests while maintaining patient stability and safety.
Question 4: Cold laser (LLLT) therapy units used as adjunctive AK treatment require what documentation before each use?
- Wavelength and power output log (Correct answer)
- Patient's insurance authorization
- Ambient room temperature
- Practitioner's pulse rate
Correct answer: Wavelength and power output log
Wavelength and power output must be logged before each use to ensure dosimetry accuracy and maintain treatment records.
Question 5: A TENS unit electrode pad used in AK therapy shows reduced adhesion. The correct response is:
- Apply additional conductive gel and continue use
- Replace the electrode pad immediately (Correct answer)
- Increase the output amplitude to compensate
- Soak in saline solution overnight
Correct answer: Replace the electrode pad immediately
Electrode pads with reduced adhesion deliver inconsistent current and should be replaced immediately to ensure safe and effective therapy.
Question 6: When storing an ultrasound therapy device overnight, the transducer cable should be:
- Coiled tightly to save space
- Hung vertically with no bends
- Loosely coiled without kinking (Correct answer)
- Submerged in distilled water
Correct answer: Loosely coiled without kinking
Loosely coiling the transducer cable without kinking prevents internal wire damage and extends equipment lifespan.
Question 7: Which documentation is legally required to be on file before operating electrical therapeutic equipment in a clinical AK setting?
- Manufacturer's brochure
- Current biomedical inspection certificate (Correct answer)
- Patient's health insurance card
- Practitioner's chiropractic board certificate only
Correct answer: Current biomedical inspection certificate
A current biomedical inspection certificate confirms the device meets safety standards and is legally required for clinical operation of electrical therapeutic equipment.
AK Equipment Operation & Maintenance 2
When calibrating a hand-held dynamometer for applied kinesiology muscle testing, what is the recommended verification frequency?