AC vs DC Electrical Wave Aspects Quiz
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What is the primary method of delivering therapeutic electrical stimulation?

  • Intermittent determination of peak amplitude and interpulse interval
  • Pulsed current with periodic cessation of electron flow (correct)
  • Uninterrupted bidirectional flow of ions
  • Continuous unidirectional flow of ions
  • Which parameter of a waveform includes the amplitude, rise time, decay time, frequency, and duration?

  • Non-pulsed current (correct)
  • Peak to peak amplitude
  • Phase duration
  • Cycle duration
  • What type of current is characterized by uninterrupted bidirectional flow of ions that changes polarity at least one time per second?

  • Monophasic pulses
  • Biphasic bursts
  • Continuous unidirectional flow
  • Alternating current (correct)
  • When deviating upward from the isoelectric line, what type of current flow does it indicate?

    <p>Positive direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used instead of cycle or phase, depending on the waveform?

    <p>Pulse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between AC and DC electrical waves?

    <p>AC has bidirectional flow while DC has unidirectional flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is used to measure the strength of a current at any one point in time?

    <p>Amplitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the rise and decay rates refer to in the context of electrical waveforms?

    <p>How quickly the waveform reaches its max amplitude and decays to 0V</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'cycle' refer to in the context of an AC current?

    <p>One complete repetition of a sine wave measured in time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of pulse current (PC) over direct current (DC) for muscle stimulation?

    <p>Pulse current allows for muscles to depolarize and repolarize before depolarizing again</p> Signup and view all the answers

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