Question

40. What statement is incorrect? a. Heat lamp therapy is used to kill pathogens and heal tissue. b. Paraffin therapy is used for arthritis. c. Ultrasound therapy can be done by a medical assistant. d. RICE therapy is used for orthopedic injuries. e. After 72 hours, moist heat is used for ankle sprains. What statement is incorrect? a. Isometric contractions change the muscle length. b. Isotonic contractions cause movement at the joint. c Isotonic contractions occur with walking and lifting weights. d. Isometric contractions occur when pushing against a stable object. e. A and D What is the most common type of crutches? a. Forearm crutches b. Hands-free crutches c. Extension crutches d. Lofstrand crutches e. Axillary crutches 43. Which patient would have a high risk for tissue injury with hot or cold applications? a. A 6-month-old child b. An 84-year-old adult c. A patient with peripheral vascular disease d. All of the above e. A and B 44. What crutch gait would have this sequence: move the right crutch and the left foot forward and then move the left crutch and the right foot forward? a. Swing through crutch gait b. Swing to crutch gait c. Two-point crutch gait d. Three-point crutch gait e. Four-point crutch gait 45. Sam was non weight bearing on his left foot. What crutch gait would Sam use? a. Swing through crutch gait b. Swing to crutch gait c. Two-point crutch gait d. Three-point crutch gait e. Four-point crutch gait

Answer 1

40. The correct option is c) . Ultrasound is done by the physician ,not by medical assistant since it is diagnostic procedure.

41. The correct option is a) Isometric contractions does not cause any change in the length of muscles .

42. The correct option is e) Axillary crutches are the most common type of crutches

43. The correct option is d) All of the above have a high risk for tissue injury with hot or cold application .