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WorksheetsE-Stim for Pain
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following is the correct Beat frequency for managing acute pain with IFC?
2-10 Hz
2500 Hz
80-150 Hz
4000-5000 HZ
Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to the use of electrical stimulation?
Cardiac Disease
Pacemaker
Impaired Sensation
Open Wounds
Which is generally the second neuron to be depolarized in the body?
A-Beta
A-Alpha
A-Delta
A-Gamma
There is a higher risk of burns in which of the following waveforms?
Pulsed Biphasic Asymmetrical Balanced
Pulsed Biphasic Symmetrical
Direct Current
Alternating Current
According to our Strength-Duration Curve, which of the following pulse durations would be used for sensory axons?
60-80 usec
150-300 us
10 ms
100 ms
How would you describe the pain relief sensation for someone using conventional, high-rate TENS?
Gate control
Opioid Release
You should not expect a muscle twitch in the area being treated for strong, low-rate TENS
True
False
Your patient has been using IFC a lot over the last couple of weeks, how would you be able to adjust the settings to reduce the patient's tolerance?
Sweep Modulation
Beat Frequency
Carrier Frequency
Time on Machine
With the use of IFC on Carrier frequency 2500 and Beat frequency 2-10Hz, how long should they expect to feel relief from pain?
Only when the machine is on
Up to 1 hour after use of IFC
For 3-4 hours after IFC treatment
FOREVER
Your patient presents with chronic pain in their forearm. What settings would be the MOST appropriate for this patient?
Carrier Freq - 4000
Beat freq - 100
pulse width - 150microsec
pps - 100
Carrier Freq - 2500
Beat freq - 4
pulse width - 200microsec
pps - 6
