Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation Named Currents Quiz

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What is the purpose of using Microcurrent in electrical stimulation?

To stimulate both sensory and motor nerves

To encourage healing of bone fractures and tendon ligament

To promote tissue repair and healing (correct)

To manage pain and promote soft tissue healing

What type of waveform is used in HIGH Volt Current for electrical stimulation?

DC waveform

Biphasic waveform

AC waveform

Monophasic waveform (correct)

What is the primary purpose of Electrodes in electrical stimulation?

To relay the current between the electrical stimulator and the patient (correct)

To apply gels for transcutaneous stimulation

To record the number of times an electrode has been used

To provide insulation for the electrical currents

Which placement method involves positioning electrodes over sensory nerves in electrical stimulation?

Dermatomal placement Signup and view all the answers

What is the main therapeutic effect of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)?

Increased collagen synthesis and cellular proliferation Signup and view all the answers

How does Focused Shockwave Therapy differ from Radial Shockwave Therapy?

Focused shockwaves penetrate deeper than radial shockwaves Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between Microcurrent and HIGH Volt Current in electrical stimulation?

Microcurrent is used for bone fractures and tendon ligament healing, while HIGH Volt Current is not Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to care for electrodes properly in electrical stimulation?

To maintain the integrity and longevity of the electrodes Signup and view all the answers

Which named current is used for pain control and muscle stimulation?

Interferential Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Russian current that makes it suitable for stimulating larger fast twitch motor units?

High frequency bursts Signup and view all the answers

How are the parameters of Interferential currents typically set to create constructive interference?

Sum of the amplitudes creating beat frequency Signup and view all the answers

Which named current has less resistance in the skin, allowing more current to reach deeper nerves?

Interferential Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration requirement for Russian current to ensure a tolerable experience?

Short duration Signup and view all the answers

Which named current is typically administered with 4 electrodes, placed in a way that the currents intersect with each other?

Interferential Signup and view all the answers

What type of electrical field is typically associated with Interferential current?

Clover leaf electrical field Signup and view all the answers

Which named current is delivered in high frequency bursts at 1000-2500 Hz?

Russian Signup and view all the answers

Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation Named Currents Quiz

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What is the purpose of using Microcurrent in electrical stimulation?

What type of waveform is used in HIGH Volt Current for electrical stimulation?

What is the primary purpose of Electrodes in electrical stimulation?

Which placement method involves positioning electrodes over sensory nerves in electrical stimulation?

What is the main therapeutic effect of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)?

How does Focused Shockwave Therapy differ from Radial Shockwave Therapy?

What is the primary difference between Microcurrent and HIGH Volt Current in electrical stimulation?

Why is it important to care for electrodes properly in electrical stimulation?

Which named current is used for pain control and muscle stimulation?

What is the characteristic of Russian current that makes it suitable for stimulating larger fast twitch motor units?

How are the parameters of Interferential currents typically set to create constructive interference?

Which named current has less resistance in the skin, allowing more current to reach deeper nerves?

What is the duration requirement for Russian current to ensure a tolerable experience?

Which named current is typically administered with 4 electrodes, placed in a way that the currents intersect with each other?

What type of electrical field is typically associated with Interferential current?

Which named current is delivered in high frequency bursts at 1000-2500 Hz?

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