PAM PAM Contraindications & Precautions 3

Question 1

A patient with confirmed deep vein thrombosis (DVT) should NOT receive which intervention?

Accepted Answer

Electrical stimulation over the affected extremity

Answer

Electrical stimulation over a DVT can dislodge the thrombus, potentially causing a life-threatening pulmonary embolism.

Question 2

Laser therapy is absolutely contraindicated over which structure?

Accepted Answer

The eyes

Answer

Laser energy can cause permanent retinal damage even through closed eyelids, making eye protection and avoidance of direct ocular exposure mandatory.

Question 3

Electrical stimulation near the head is used with extreme caution in patients with epilepsy because:

Accepted Answer

It may trigger seizure activity by altering cortical excitability

Answer

Electrical stimulation near the brain can alter cortical excitability and potentially precipitate seizure activity in patients with epilepsy.

Question 4

Paraffin bath treatment is contraindicated when a patient presents with:

Accepted Answer

Open wounds or active skin infections on the hands

Answer

Applying paraffin wax over open wounds or skin infections risks trapping heat over damaged tissue and introducing infection deeper into tissues.

Question 5

In which situation is TENS during pregnancy considered a precaution rather than an absolute contraindication?

Accepted Answer

Over the abdominal and pelvic region during pregnancy

Answer

TENS over the abdomen or pelvis during pregnancy is generally avoided as a precaution; some clinicians permit its use for labor pain under supervision, unlike the other options which are absolute contraindications.

(PAM) Physical Agent Modalities Certification Practice Test

(PAM) Physical Agent Modalities Certification Practice Test

PAM PAM Contraindications & Precautions 3