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Stroke, Electrical Stimulation, And Therapy

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1.  Which of the following is a type of electrical stimulation? Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) cyclic Neuromuscular Electric Stimulation (cNMES) Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) All of the above

2.  When comparing FES to TENS, which of the following is a TRUE statement about TENS? It delivers small, low-voltage electrical impulses to stimulate muscles It stimulates nerves to relieve pain (block transmissions of pain signals, stimulate the production of endorphins, and improve blood circulation). Pulses are at lower frequency. There is a large pulse duration.

3.  What is NOT a contraindication for using electrical stimulation? Pacemaker Weak muscles Broken bone Sensory/cognitive deficit

4.  For frequency in Hertz (Hz), which of the following is a TRUE statement? if a device delivers electrical pulses at a frequency of 50 Hz, it means 50 pulses occur in one hour. if a device delivers electrical pulses at a frequency of 50 Hz, it means 50 pulses occur in one minute. If a device delivers electrical pulses at a frequency of 50 Hz, it means 50 pulses occur in one second. None of the above

5.  Why use FES for stroke rehabilitation? High repetition Novel movement Goal oriented All of the above