Biophysical Modalities: Therapeutic Interventions Quiz

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Which of the following is a form of therapy that uses cold to promote therapeutic and physiologic responses by decreasing tissue temperature?

Warm water

Vapocoolant sprays (correct)

Light waves

Thermotherapy

What is the most common form of energy transfer?

Vasoconstriction

Conduction (correct)

Evaporation

Convection

Which physiological effect is associated with heat?

Vasoconstriction

Vasodilation (correct)

Decreased blood volume

Cooling effect

What is the primary mode of energy transfer involving the circulation of warmed or cold blood and its effect on deeper tissues?

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Which type of thermal modality heats tissue to promote a therapeutic or physiological response?

Thermotherapy Signup and view all the answers

Which type of modality results in an increase in tissue temperature?

Ultrasound Signup and view all the answers

According to the 2014 APTA 'choose wisely' campaign, how are therapeutic modalities considered?

As adjuvant interventions Signup and view all the answers

Which type of modality uses sound waves to promote physiological responses in tissue?

Ultrasound Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of using information, experience, and judgments to decide which clinical interventions will most likely improve the problems identified in the examination called?

Clinical decision-making Signup and view all the answers

What are biophysical modalities primarily used for?

To promote positive outcomes and meet functional and patient goals Signup and view all the answers

Biophysical Modalities: Therapeutic Interventions Quiz

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Which of the following is a form of therapy that uses cold to promote therapeutic and physiologic responses by decreasing tissue temperature?

What is the most common form of energy transfer?

Which physiological effect is associated with heat?

What is the primary mode of energy transfer involving the circulation of warmed or cold blood and its effect on deeper tissues?

Which type of thermal modality heats tissue to promote a therapeutic or physiological response?

Which type of modality results in an increase in tissue temperature?

According to the 2014 APTA 'choose wisely' campaign, how are therapeutic modalities considered?

Which type of modality uses sound waves to promote physiological responses in tissue?

What is the process of using information, experience, and judgments to decide which clinical interventions will most likely improve the problems identified in the examination called?

What are biophysical modalities primarily used for?

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