Quiz Flashcards
Acute inflammation characteristically involves:
a.
Capillary endothelial cell enlargement
b.
Influx of neutrophils
c.
Constriction of arterioles
d.
Influx of macrophages
Influx of neutrophils
Which of the following are the roles of inflammation? (mark all that apply)
Select one or more:
a.
Contain and isolate injury
b.
Tissue healing and repair
c.
Analgesia
d.
Tissue elongation
e.
Destroy invading microorganisms
Contain and isolate injury
Destroy invading microorganisms
Tissue healing and repair
Which of the following are cardinal signs of inflammation? (mark all that apply)
Select one or more:
a.
Heat
b.
Swelling
c.
Pain
d.
Loss of function
e.
Redness
Heat Redness Swelling Pain Loss of function
The unrestricted practice of animal rehabilitation by physical therapists is permissible in all states under federal law.
Select one:
True
False
False
Due to legal reasons, which of the following terms is preferred?
Select one:
a.
Canine Physical Therapy
b.
Canine Rehabilitation
Canine Rehabilitation
Which of the following should be done before using any physical agents? (mark all that apply)
Select one or more:
a.
Explain to the owner why you are performing the treatment and what the animal should expect to feel
b.
Clean skin surfaces to remove oils, dirt, or topical medications
Remove anything that may decrease the conductance or alter the uniformity of the modality.
c.
Raise the temperature of the skin surface through friction to increase blood circulation
d.
Check the skin for any wounds, burns, or scabs
Check the skin for any wounds, burns, or scabs
Clean skin surfaces to remove oils, dirt, or topical medications
Explain to the owner why you are performing the treatment and what the animal should expect to feel
Which of the following should be documented when treating a patient with a physical modality? (mark all that apply)
Select one or more:
a.
Frequency of treatment
b.
The agent being used
c.
The exact location of the body being treated
d.
The treatment duration
The agent being used
The treatment duration
The exact location of the body being treated
Frequency of treatment
Identify the different types of heat transfer.
The transfer of energy between objects that are in physical contact Answer 1
The transfer of energy between an object and its environment Answer 2
The transfer of energy to or from a body by means of the emission or absorption of electromagnetic radiation
The correct answer is: The transfer of energy between objects that are in physical contact → Conduction, The transfer of energy between an object and its environment → Convection, The transfer of energy to or from a body by means of the emission or absorption of electromagnetic radiation → Radiation
Which has a higher thermal conductivity (conducts heat better)?
Select one:
a.
Muscle
b.
Fat
Muscle
When should you use superficial heat for dogs?
Select one or more:
a.
To warm up for exercise
b.
To decrease localized pain
c.
To decrease tissue tightness
d.
To increase blood flow to areas of acute inflammation or active infection
To warm up for exercise
To decrease tissue tightness
To decrease localized pain
Systemic heat application may increase all of the following EXCEPT:
Select one:
a.
Blood pressure
b.
Cardiac output
c.
Pulse rate
d.
Respiratory rate
e.
Metabolic rate
Blood pressure
A vigorous thermal effect and stretching of collagen requires a temperature increase of:
Select one:
a.
2 - 4 º C
2 - 4 º C
b.
0 - 1 º C
c.
1 - 2 º C
2 - 4 º C
When stretching connective tissue using heat, the stretch should be applied during or immediately after heating.
Select one:
True
False
‘True’.
Typical treatment time for cold packs is:
Select one:
a.
5-7 minutes
b.
10-20 minutes
c.
20-45 minutes
d.
2-5 minutes
10-20 minutes
When is it appropriate to use cryotherapy in dogs? (mark all that apply)
Select one or more:
a.
After exercise to prevent edema/pain
b.
Post-operative swelling/pain
c.
Pain due to muscle spasm
d.
Musculoskeletal trauma
Post-operative swelling/pain
Musculoskeletal trauma
Pain due to muscle spasm
After exercise to prevent edema/pain
Cold can reduce pain in which of the following ways? (mark all that apply)
Select one or more:
a.
Cold decreases nerve conduction velocity in sensory and motor nerves
b.
Cold acts as a counterirritant (gate theory)
c.
Cold decreases the release of norepinephrine from sympathetic adrenergic fibers
d.
Cold decreases acute inflammation
Cold decreases nerve conduction velocity in sensory and motor nerves
Cold acts as a counterirritant (gate theory)
Cold decreases acute inflammation
Ultrasound frequencies are:
Select one:
a.
Between 10,000 and 15,000 Hz
b.
Between 15,000 and 20,000 Hz
c.
Between 5,000 and 10,000 Hz
d.
Above 20,000 Hz
Above 20,000 Hz
