FREE NPTE-PT Test Equipment and Therapeutic Modalities Questions and Answers Flashcards
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A patient with chronic low back pain is being treated with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). Which parameter adjustment would MOST likely increase the depth of current penetration?
Answer: Increase the pulse duration
Increasing pulse duration allows more charge to be delivered per pulse, which increases the depth of current penetration into tissue.
When applying cervical traction using a mechanical unit, what is the recommended treatment angle to target the lower cervical segments (C5-C7)?
Answer: 25-30 degrees of flexion
Approximately 25-30 degrees of cervical flexion is recommended to effectively target the lower cervical segments during mechanical traction.
A physical therapist is using phonophoresis to deliver dexamethasone to a patient's inflamed supraspinatus tendon. What ultrasound parameter is MOST appropriate?
Answer: 3 MHz, pulsed 20%, 0.5 W/cm2
For phonophoresis targeting a superficial structure, 3 MHz pulsed at low intensity is preferred to drive medication without excessive thermal effects.
Which assistive device gait pattern requires the HIGHEST energy expenditure?
Answer: Swing-through pattern with bilateral crutches
The swing-through gait pattern requires the highest energy expenditure because the patient must lift and propel the entire body past the crutches with each stride.
A patient with a Stage III pressure injury on the sacrum has significant wound exudate. Which therapeutic modality is MOST appropriate to promote wound healing?
Answer: Pulsed lavage with suction
Pulsed lavage with suction provides effective wound debridement and exudate management while promoting granulation tissue formation in pressure injuries.
When fitting a patient for a standard wheelchair, the seat width should allow how much space between the patient's hips and the armrests on each side?
Answer: 1 inch on each side
The standard recommendation is approximately 1 inch of clearance on each side between the patient's hips and the armrests for proper wheelchair fit.