Cold and Heat Quiz #1 Flashcards
1
Q
During conduction, heat is transferred?
A
Until the physical agent and the superficial tissue are of equal temperature.
2
Q
Examples of Heat transfer by convection?
A
Whirlpool, Fluidotherapy and Blood circulation.
- NOT USOUND
3
Q
Which mode of heat transfer does not require an intervening medium?
A
Radiation
4
Q
Cryotherapy is recommended for which treatments?
A
- Spasticity, Muscle Soreness and Acute Inflammation
- Not Chronic Edema
5
Q
Effects of applying cold to tissues?
A
- Immediate Vasoconstriction
- Increased Pain Threshold
- Reduced Edema
6
Q
Cryotherapy is most effective in slowing nerve impluses transmitted by?
A
A-Delta Fibers
7
Q
How many layers when using MHP?
A
6-8 Layers
8
Q
Feeling process when using Cryotherapy?
A
- Intense cold
- Burning
- Aching
- Analgesia
9
Q
Ice massage should be applied for 5-10 minutes or…
A
- Until the pt experiences analgesia
