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What is the term used to describe the strength of a current at any one point in time?
What is the term used to describe the strength of a current at any one point in time?
- Amplitude (correct)
- Rise time
- Decay time
- Frequency
Which type of current is characterized by uninterrupted bidirectional flow of ions that changes direction at least one time per second?
Which type of current is characterized by uninterrupted bidirectional flow of ions that changes direction at least one time per second?
- Biphasic monophonic current
- Direct current (DC)
- Pulse current
- Alternating current (AC) (correct)
What is the term used to describe the time it takes for a waveform to complete one direction of current flow (positive or negative)?
What is the term used to describe the time it takes for a waveform to complete one direction of current flow (positive or negative)?
- Frequency
- Phase duration (correct)
- Cycle duration
- Amplitude
What is the primary method of delivering therapeutic electrical stimulation?
What is the primary method of delivering therapeutic electrical stimulation?
What is the underlying mechanism for pain management through TENS (transcutaneous electrical neuromuscular stimulation)?
What is the underlying mechanism for pain management through TENS (transcutaneous electrical neuromuscular stimulation)?
Which mode of TES (transcutaneous electrical stimulation) can be used to re-establish dormant motor pathways in patients with inabilities to intentionally activate their muscles?
Which mode of TES (transcutaneous electrical stimulation) can be used to re-establish dormant motor pathways in patients with inabilities to intentionally activate their muscles?
What is the fundamental property of an electrical charge that states charge is neither created nor destroyed?
What is the fundamental property of an electrical charge that states charge is neither created nor destroyed?
What is the international unit of current according to the text?
What is the international unit of current according to the text?
What creates a force that results from the separation of charges and determines whether it's attraction or repulsion?
What creates a force that results from the separation of charges and determines whether it's attraction or repulsion?
What is the main consideration for muscle contractions when the pulse frequency is below 85 pulses per second?
What is the main consideration for muscle contractions when the pulse frequency is below 85 pulses per second?
What is the recommended duty cycle for therapeutic effect and muscle reeducation?
What is the recommended duty cycle for therapeutic effect and muscle reeducation?
What is the main purpose of a longer pulse duration in electrical stimulation?
What is the main purpose of a longer pulse duration in electrical stimulation?
Which type of electrical stimulation does NOT affect muscle contraction?
Which type of electrical stimulation does NOT affect muscle contraction?
Which type of waveform has a net charge of 0 and is characterized by equal amplitudes in phase duration of positive and negative charges?
Which type of waveform has a net charge of 0 and is characterized by equal amplitudes in phase duration of positive and negative charges?
In which type of waveform are the interphase/interpulse intervals long enough to control negative side effects to net charges while being therapeutic, and is commonly used for high voltage current?
In which type of waveform are the interphase/interpulse intervals long enough to control negative side effects to net charges while being therapeutic, and is commonly used for high voltage current?
