PTA 153 exam 1 review

Which of the following is TRUE regarding chronic pain

• lasts longer than 3 months and the cause is not well known

• it is easily defined

• the cause is correctable and well known

• medical treatments are highly effective

Which symptom is NOT a cardinal sign of inflammation?

• Pain

• Edema

• Loss of function

• Fever

Which pain assessment tool uses diagrams and word descriptions making it extremely inclusive ?

• McGill Melzack Pain Questionnaire

• Numeric pain scale

• Visual analog scale

• Pain relief scale

What type of fiber connection is associated with high threshold nociceptors?

• A-delta

• B-delta

• C-fiber

• D-fiber

Which of the following is a type of pain receptor

• mechanoreceptor

• nociceptor

• sarcomere

• afferent nerve fibers

“A dynamic process in which the physical therapist makes clinical judgments based on data gathered during the examination.”

• examination

• intervention

• plan

• evaluation

the response to applied pressure on the surface of the skin. Intact circulation will have temporary change in pigmentation.

• capillary refill

• blanching

• hyperpigmentation

• hypopigmentation

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

(a)   refers to the protective increase in muscle tone that occurs after an injury to protect the affected area by limiting movement. Can be voluntary or involuntary

How long should a hydrocollator hot pack be left in storage in the water unit to come back up to temperature following application on a patient?

• 10 minutes

• 30-40 min

• 20-30 min

• 60 min or more

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NGSS.HS-PS3-4

(a)   is known as the body's “thermostat”

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3