CLT Treatment Planning & Protocols 3

Question 1

When developing a laser treatment protocol for wound healing, which factor most directly influences the choice between continuous wave and pulsed emission modes?

Accepted Answer

Wound chronicity and desired thermal vs. non-thermal effect

Answer

Pulsed mode reduces heat accumulation and is preferred for acute wounds, while continuous wave may be used when sustained energy delivery is needed for chronic wounds.

Question 2

A treatment plan for carpal tunnel syndrome should direct laser application to which anatomical landmarks?

Accepted Answer

The carpal tunnel inlet at the wrist crease plus the median nerve course up the forearm

Answer

Effective CTS protocols target the carpal tunnel inlet at the wrist crease and trace the median nerve proximally to address the compressed nerve segment.

Question 3

The Arndt-Schulz law as applied to laser therapy suggests that:

Accepted Answer

Sub-threshold doses have no effect, and excessively high doses inhibit biological processes

Answer

The Arndt-Schulz law states that weak stimuli excite, strong stimuli inhibit, and very strong stimuli can arrest biological activity.

Question 4

When planning laser treatment over a suspected malignant tumor site, the correct action is to:

Accepted Answer

Completely avoid direct irradiation over the malignancy

Answer

Direct laser irradiation over malignant tissue is an absolute contraindication due to the risk of stimulating cancer cell proliferation.

Question 5

A therapist plans to treat chronic low back pain with a Class 3B laser. What is the minimum required safety equipment during treatment?

Accepted Answer

Protective eyewear appropriate for the specific laser wavelength for all individuals in the room

Answer

Class 3B lasers can cause immediate eye injury from direct or specularly reflected beams; wavelength-specific optical density eyewear is mandatory for everyone in the treatment room.

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CLT Treatment Planning & Protocols 3