PAM PAM Hydrotherapy & Aquatic Therapy 2

Question 1

What is the main advantage of aquatic therapy for patients with weight-bearing restrictions?

Accepted Answer

Buoyancy reduces compressive forces on joints

Answer

Provides electrical stimulation to muscles

Answer

Increases water resistance for strength training only

Answer

Decreases core body temperature

Question 2

Which hydrotherapy modality delivers high-velocity water jets directed at a specific body part?

Accepted Answer

Whirlpool

Answer

Contrast bath

Answer

Sitz bath

Answer

Hubbard tank

Question 3

A patient with an open wound is receiving whirlpool hydrotherapy. What is the primary safety concern?

Accepted Answer

Infection control and cross-contamination

Answer

Water temperature being too cold

Answer

Excessive buoyancy

Answer

Electrolyte imbalance

Question 4

What is the therapeutic purpose of a sitz bath?

Accepted Answer

Perineal and pelvic region treatment

Answer

Full-body muscle relaxation

Answer

Treatment of upper extremity injuries

Answer

Foot and ankle rehabilitation

Question 5

Which physical property of water provides resistance during aquatic therapy exercises?

Accepted Answer

Viscosity

Answer

Surface tension

Answer

Buoyancy

Answer

Thermal conductivity

Question 6

What is the recommended water temperature for aquatic therapy with neurological patients?

Accepted Answer

92–96°F (33–36°C)

Answer

68–72°F (20–22°C)

Answer

80–84°F (27–29°C)

Answer

98–102°F (37–39°C)