PAM PAM Contraindications & Precautions

Question 1

Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for all forms of electrical stimulation?

Accepted Answer

Implanted cardiac pacemaker

Answer

Chronic low back pain

Answer

Subacute muscle spasm

Answer

Post-surgical edema

Question 2

Over which area should therapeutic ultrasound never be applied in pediatric patients?

Accepted Answer

Epiphyseal growth plates

Answer

Quadriceps muscle belly

Answer

Lumbar paraspinals

Answer

Gastrocnemius muscle

Question 3

Why are heat modalities contraindicated in acute inflammation?

Accepted Answer

Heat increases circulation and metabolism, worsening swelling and pain

Answer

Heat causes excessive muscle relaxation

Answer

Heat reduces nerve conduction

Answer

Heat causes vasoconstriction

Question 4

Cold modalities are contraindicated in patients with which condition?

Accepted Answer

Raynaud's disease

Answer

Chronic muscle spasm

Answer

Acute ankle sprain

Answer

Post-exercise muscle soreness

Question 5

Over which anatomical area is TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) absolutely contraindicated?

Accepted Answer

Carotid sinus

Answer

Lumbar paraspinals

Answer

Quadriceps

Answer

Forearm flexors

Question 6

Which situation represents a precaution rather than an absolute contraindication for ultrasound therapy?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy over the gravid uterus

Answer

Active malignancy in the treatment area

Answer

Implanted pacemaker

Answer

Acute thrombophlebitis