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Thermal Therapy - Heat and Cold

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1.  Which of the following is NOT correct regarding conduction of heat?
  1. More heat is transferred with a larger temperature difference between agent and skin
  2. More heat is transferred with a more conductive material between agent and skin
  3. More heat is transferred with a longer duration application
  4. Less heat is transferred with a thinner coupling between agent and skin
  5. All of the above are correct, none are incorrect
2.  Which of the following is FALSE regarding paraffin?
  1. Paraffin has a high specific heat
  2. Heat transfers via conduction
  3. Paraffin is heated to around 120 degrees F
  4. Good for contoured areas
  5. All of the above are true, none are false
3.  Which of the following is NOT an effect of heat therapy?
  1. Vasodilation
  2. Decreases O2 intake
  3. Increasing the enzyme activity in the heated area
  4. Increasing collagen extensibility
  5. All of the above are true, none are false
4.  Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding heat therapy
  1. A warmer heating pad will cause more vasodilation
  2. A heating pad will only increase circulation in the most superficial 1-2mm of the skin
  3. Putting a heating pad on a fentanyl patch is safe and advantageous
  4. Thermal wraps worn for 8 hours on the low back create results similar to a placebo
  5. All of these statements are true.
5.  Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for heat therapy?
  1. Acute injury
  2. Malignancy
  3. Decreased sensation
  4. Thrombophlebitis
  5. All of the above ARE contraindications for heat therapy
6.  Which of the following is NOT a precaution for heat therapy?
  1. Impaired circulation
  2. Chronically inflamed joints
  3. Over metal implants
  4. Raynaud’s disease
  5. All of the above ARE precautions for heat therapy
7.  Which of the following is NOT a correct match between agent and type of energy transfer
  1. Ice pack- conduction
  2. Vapocoolant spray – convection
  3. Cold whirlpool- convection
  4. Ice massage- evaporation
  5. TWO of the above are not correct matches
8.  Which of the following is NOT an effect of cryotherapy?
  1. Vasoconstriction
  2. Decrease in blood viscosity
  3. Decreasing cellular metabolic rate
  4. Decreasing conduction velocity of pain fibers
  5. TWO of the above are not effects of cryotherapy
9.  Which of the following is an indication for cryotherapy?
  1. Acute injury
  2. Pain
  3. Muscle spasm
  4. Spasticity
  5. All of the above are indications
10.  Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for cryotherapy?
  1. Cold urticaria
  2. Raynaud’s disease
  3. Thrombophlebitis
  4. Circulatory compromised area
  5. All of the above are contraindications

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