NPTE-PTA Data Collection & Interventions 2

Question 1

Moist heat packs are applied for a typical duration of:

Accepted Answer

10–20 minutes

Answer

Moist heat packs are typically applied for 10–20 minutes to promote superficial tissue heating and pain relief.

Question 2

Iontophoresis is used to deliver medication transdermally using:

Accepted Answer

Direct electrical current

Answer

Iontophoresis uses direct (galvanic) current to drive ionized drug molecules through the skin into underlying tissue.

Question 3

The RICE protocol for acute musculoskeletal injuries stands for:

Accepted Answer

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Answer

RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is the standard initial management for acute soft tissue injuries.

Question 4

Fluidotherapy is a thermal modality that uses:

Accepted Answer

Dry finely divided cellulose particles suspended in warm air

Answer

Fluidotherapy uses dry cellulose particles heated by air to provide superficial heat and desensitization of hypersensitive extremities.

Question 5

Which assistive device provides the most stability for ambulation?

Accepted Answer

Standard walker

Answer

A standard walker provides the most stability because it creates a wide, stable base of support on all four legs.

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