ULTRASOUND

1. Gel is the best ultrasound transmission medium

True

False

2. Ultrasound has the potential to penetrate 5cm

True

False

3. The term frequency is defines as the number of oscillations per unit of time and expressed in cycles per second (Hz)

True

False

4. The term frequency is defines as the number of oscillations per unit of time and expressed in cycles per second (Hz)

True

False

5. Ultrasound waves can only be continuous or pulsed

True

False

6. An effect of ultrasound is that it can be absorbed by human tissue and it produces heat on continuous

True

False

7. Ultrasound has the potential to penetrate 5cm

True

False

8. Gel is the best ultrasound transmission medium

True

False

9. Choice of a warm or cold coupling agent typically depends on the patients level of comfort as long as it is not necessary to heat the superfical tissue

True

False

10. The production through ultrasound of gas or vapor filled bubbles in tissue fluids. can be stable or transient

Cavitation

Absorption

Attenuation

Intensity

11. It is never ok to ultrasound a woman that is pregnant, regardless of where it is on her body

True

False

12. Ultrasound waves can only be continuous or pulsed

True

False

13. An effect of ultrasound is that it can be absorbed by human tissue and it produces heat on continuous

True

False

14. It is never ok to ultrasound a woman that is pregnant, regardless of where it is on her body

True

False

15. Ultrasound is typically safe around the spinal cord, unless referring to a laminectomy

True

False

16. Increased membrane permeability allows increased calcium absorption

True

False

17. Ultrasound is typically safe around the spinal cord, unless referring to a laminectomy

True

False

18. The fraction of time when the ultrasound is present during one pulsed period

Acoustic streaming

Duty cycle

Cavitation

Standing wave

19. The fraction of time when the ultrasound is present during one pulsed period

Acoustic streaming

Duty cycle

Cavitation

Standing wave

20. Ultrasound beam has short interruptions, therefore preventing thermal buildup

Continuous mode

Cavitation

Intensity

Pulsed mode

21. Lower dosages are more ideal more acute conditions

True

False

22. Choice of a warm or cold coupling agent typically depends on the patients level of comfort as long as it is not necessary to heat the superfical tissue

True

False

23. Treatment time 5 minutes per 25 square inches (161 cm2)

True

False

24. Reduction of energy of the sound beam due to scattering and absorption

Frequency

Attenuation

Intensity

Acoustic streaming

25. Increased membrane permeability allows increased calcium absorption

True

False

26. Less than 15 degrees is most efficient when operating the US applicator head

True

False

15 or more the angle becomes parallel and the heating effect will be greatly diminished

Explanation

15 or more the angle becomes parallel and the heating effect will be greatly diminished

27. Energy of a sound beam

Intensity

Absorption

Cavitation

Frequency

28. Ultrasound beam is emitted without interruption, elevates tissue temperature

Pulsed mode

Continuous mode

Frequency

Absorption

29. Reduction of energy of the sound beam due to scattering and absorption

Frequency

Attenuation

Intensity

Acoustic streaming

30. Ultrasound can not be used on acute joint sprains

True

False

using pulsed on 20% can stimulate the release of histamine from mast cells by degranulation thus accelerating the healing process

Explanation

using pulsed on 20% can stimulate the release of histamine from mast cells by degranulation thus accelerating the healing process

31. Ultrasound gives temperature rise in tissue with high protein content (muscle and nerve)

True

False

32. Ultrasound beam is emitted without interruption, elevates tissue temperature

Pulsed mode

Continuous mode

Frequency

Absorption

33. The production through ultrasound of gas or vapor filled bubbles in tissue fluids. can be stable or transient

Cavitation

Absorption

Attenuation

Intensity

34. Energy of a sound beam

Intensity

Absorption

Cavitation

Frequency

35. The number of oscillations per unit of time, usually expressed in cycles per second

Acoustic streaming

Intensity

Frequency

Duty cycle

36. It is safe to ultrasound a tendon repair 2-4 days post operative

True

False

37. Ultrasound gives temperature rise in tissue with high protein content (muscle and nerve)

True

False

38. Ultrasound can be used in metallic whirlpools

True

False

39. Ultrasound beam has short interruptions, therefore preventing thermal buildup

Continuous mode

Cavitation

Intensity

Pulsed mode

40. Ultrasound can not be used on acute joint sprains

True

False

using pulsed on 20% can stimulate the release of histamine from mast cells by degranulation thus accelerating the healing process

Explanation

using pulsed on 20% can stimulate the release of histamine from mast cells by degranulation thus accelerating the healing process

41. Using hot packs before using ultrasound increases the transmission into the deeper structures

True

False

42. Ultrasound can be used close to metallic implants

True

False

43. Less than 15 degrees is most efficient when operating the US applicator head

True

False

15 or more the angle becomes parallel and the heating effect will be greatly diminished

Explanation

15 or more the angle becomes parallel and the heating effect will be greatly diminished

44. Use a stronger dose for more chronic conditions

True

False

45. Ultrasound can be used in metallic whirlpools

True

False

46. Lower dosages are more ideal more acute conditions

True

False

47. Using hot packs before using ultrasound increases the transmission into the deeper structures

True

False

48. Use a stronger dose for more chronic conditions

True

False

49. Is the stationary technique safe?

Yes

No

50. It is safe to ultrasound a tendon repair 2-4 days post operative

True

False

51. Acute condition

thick tissue= 1.5-2.0 w/cm2
thin tissue= .5- 1.0 w/cm2

True

False

52. Phonophoresis should only be used with pulsed mode

True

False

53. Ultrasound cannot be used with joint replacements due to the cement containing methyl methacrylate

False, it is safe, follow standard guidelines

False, but proceed with caution

True, should always be avoided

54. Treatment time 5 minutes per 25 square inches (161 cm2)

True

False

55. Is the stationary technique safe?

Yes

No

56. Frequency of waves is due to the physical size of the sound head

True

False

57. The number of oscillations per unit of time, usually expressed in cycles per second

Acoustic streaming

Intensity

Frequency

Duty cycle

58. Ultrasound cannot be used with joint replacements due to the cement containing methyl methacrylate

False, it is safe, follow standard guidelines

False, but proceed with caution

True, should always be avoided

59. Acute condition

thick tissue= 1.5-2.0 w/cm2
thin tissue= .5- 1.0 w/cm2

True

False

60. The amount of energy into the tissue, increases as the frequency increases as well as the presence of protein.

Standing wave

Attenuation

Absorption

Duty cycle

61. Ultrasound cannot break up metabolic waste

True

False

62. Nonthermal effects decrease protein synthesis of fibroblast

True

False

63. Chronic condition

heavy tissue= 1.0- 1.5 w/cm2
thin tissue= .5-1.0 w/cm2

True

False

64. Ultrasound cannot break up metabolic waste

True

False

65. The amount of energy into the tissue, increases as the frequency increases as well as the presence of protein.

Standing wave

Attenuation

Absorption

Duty cycle

66. It is ok to use hydocortisone when using continuous mode

True

False

67. Increasing the intensity can compensate when decreasing the time of exposure

True

False

68. Phonophoresis should only be used with pulsed mode

True

False

69. Ultrasound can be used close to metallic implants

True

False

70. The limitation number of ultrasound applications is

20

25

14

Endless

any more can reduce red and white blood cell counts and there has been reports of chronic problems

Explanation

any more can reduce red and white blood cell counts and there has been reports of chronic problems

71. Chronic condition

heavy tissue= 1.0- 1.5 w/cm2
thin tissue= .5-1.0 w/cm2

True

False

72. Increasing the intensity can compensate when decreasing the time of exposure

True

False

73. Nonthermal effects decrease protein synthesis of fibroblast

True

False

74. The limitation number of ultrasound applications is

20

25

14

Endless

any more can reduce red and white blood cell counts and there has been reports of chronic problems

Explanation

any more can reduce red and white blood cell counts and there has been reports of chronic problems

75. Ultrasound can be used on adipose tissue do to its high protein content

True

False

76. The steady circular flow of cellular fluids induced by ultrasound. this is thought to cause changes in cellular activity to stimulate tissue repair

Continuous mode

Pulsed mode

Acoustic streaming

Standing wave

77. it safe to ultrasound on myositis ossificans

True

False

78. The steady circular flow of cellular fluids induced by ultrasound. this is thought to cause changes in cellular activity to stimulate tissue repair

Continuous mode

Pulsed mode

Acoustic streaming

Standing wave

79. It is ok to use hydocortisone when using continuous mode

True

False

80. The incident wave at the tissue interface may interfere with reflected waves creating this. Avoided by continually moving the applicator

Cavitation

Acoustic streaming

Intensity

Standing wave

81. The incident wave at the tissue interface may interfere with reflected waves creating this. Avoided by continually moving the applicator

Cavitation

Acoustic streaming

Intensity

Standing wave

82. it safe to ultrasound on myositis ossificans

True

False

83. Ultrasound can be used on adipose tissue do to its high protein content

True

False

84. A nonthermal effect (pulsed), the seperation of collagen fibers result in decreased extensibility of connective tissue. examples are tendons, scars, adhesions, joint capsule

True

False

85. A nonthermal effect (pulsed), the seperation of collagen fibers result in decreased extensibility of connective tissue. examples are tendons, scars, adhesions, joint capsule

True

False

86. Intensity is defined as the amount of energy absorped by the tissue

True

False

87. Intensity is defined as the amount of energy absorped by the tissue

True

False

Ultrasound

1. Gel is the best ultrasound transmission medium

2.

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2. Ultrasound has the potential to penetrate 5cm

3. The term frequency is defines as the number of oscillations per unit of time and expressed in cycles per second (Hz)

4. The term frequency is defines as the number of oscillations per unit of time and expressed in cycles per second (Hz)

5. Ultrasound waves can only be continuous or pulsed

6. An effect of ultrasound is that it can be absorbed by human tissue and it produces heat on continuous

7. Ultrasound has the potential to penetrate 5cm

8. Gel is the best ultrasound transmission medium

9. Choice of a warm or cold coupling agent typically depends on the patients level of comfort as long as it is not necessary to heat the superfical tissue

10. The production through ultrasound of gas or vapor filled bubbles in tissue fluids. can be stable or transient

11. It is never ok to ultrasound a woman that is pregnant, regardless of where it is on her body

12. Ultrasound waves can only be continuous or pulsed

13. An effect of ultrasound is that it can be absorbed by human tissue and it produces heat on continuous

14. It is never ok to ultrasound a woman that is pregnant, regardless of where it is on her body

15. Ultrasound is typically safe around the spinal cord, unless referring to a laminectomy

16. Increased membrane permeability allows increased calcium absorption

17. Ultrasound is typically safe around the spinal cord, unless referring to a laminectomy

18. The fraction of time when the ultrasound is present during one pulsed period

19. The fraction of time when the ultrasound is present during one pulsed period

20. Ultrasound beam has short interruptions, therefore preventing thermal buildup

21. Lower dosages are more ideal more acute conditions

22. Choice of a warm or cold coupling agent typically depends on the patients level of comfort as long as it is not necessary to heat the superfical tissue

23. Treatment time 5 minutes per 25 square inches (161 cm2)

24. Reduction of energy of the sound beam due to scattering and absorption

25. Increased membrane permeability allows increased calcium absorption

26. Less than 15 degrees is most efficient when operating the US applicator head

27. Energy of a sound beam

28. Ultrasound beam is emitted without interruption, elevates tissue temperature

29. Reduction of energy of the sound beam due to scattering and absorption

30. Ultrasound can not be used on acute joint sprains

31. Ultrasound gives temperature rise in tissue with high protein content (muscle and nerve)

32. Ultrasound beam is emitted without interruption, elevates tissue temperature

33. The production through ultrasound of gas or vapor filled bubbles in tissue fluids. can be stable or transient

34. Energy of a sound beam

35. The number of oscillations per unit of time, usually expressed in cycles per second

36. It is safe to ultrasound a tendon repair 2-4 days post operative

37. Ultrasound gives temperature rise in tissue with high protein content (muscle and nerve)

38. Ultrasound can be used in metallic whirlpools

39. Ultrasound beam has short interruptions, therefore preventing thermal buildup

40. Ultrasound can not be used on acute joint sprains

41. Using hot packs before using ultrasound increases the transmission into the deeper structures

42. Ultrasound can be used close to metallic implants

43. Less than 15 degrees is most efficient when operating the US applicator head

44. Use a stronger dose for more chronic conditions

45. Ultrasound can be used in metallic whirlpools

46. Lower dosages are more ideal more acute conditions

47. Using hot packs before using ultrasound increases the transmission into the deeper structures

48. Use a stronger dose for more chronic conditions

49. Is the stationary technique safe?

50. It is safe to ultrasound a tendon repair 2-4 days post operative

51. Acute conditionthick tissue= 1.5-2.0 w/cm2thin tissue= .5- 1.0 w/cm2

52. Phonophoresis should only be used with pulsed mode

53. Ultrasound cannot be used with joint replacements due to the cement containing methyl methacrylate

54. Treatment time 5 minutes per 25 square inches (161 cm2)

55. Is the stationary technique safe?

56. Frequency of waves is due to the physical size of the sound head

57. The number of oscillations per unit of time, usually expressed in cycles per second

58. Ultrasound cannot be used with joint replacements due to the cement containing methyl methacrylate

59. Acute conditionthick tissue= 1.5-2.0 w/cm2thin tissue= .5- 1.0 w/cm2

60. The amount of energy into the tissue, increases as the frequency increases as well as the presence of protein.

61. Ultrasound cannot break up metabolic waste

62. Nonthermal effects decrease protein synthesis of fibroblast

63. Chronic conditionheavy tissue= 1.0- 1.5 w/cm2thin tissue= .5-1.0 w/cm2

64. Ultrasound cannot break up metabolic waste

65. The amount of energy into the tissue, increases as the frequency increases as well as the presence of protein.

66. It is ok to use hydocortisone when using continuous mode

67. Increasing the intensity can compensate when decreasing the time of exposure

68. Phonophoresis should only be used with pulsed mode

69. Ultrasound can be used close to metallic implants

70. The limitation number of ultrasound applications is

71. Chronic conditionheavy tissue= 1.0- 1.5 w/cm2thin tissue= .5-1.0 w/cm2

72. Increasing the intensity can compensate when decreasing the time of exposure

73. Nonthermal effects decrease protein synthesis of fibroblast

74. The limitation number of ultrasound applications is

75. Ultrasound can be used on adipose tissue do to its high protein content

76. The steady circular flow of cellular fluids induced by ultrasound. this is thought to cause changes in cellular activity to stimulate tissue repair

77. it safe to ultrasound on myositis ossificans

51. Acute condition

thick tissue= 1.5-2.0 w/cm2
thin tissue= .5- 1.0 w/cm2

59. Acute condition

thick tissue= 1.5-2.0 w/cm2
thin tissue= .5- 1.0 w/cm2

63. Chronic condition

heavy tissue= 1.0- 1.5 w/cm2
thin tissue= .5-1.0 w/cm2

71. Chronic condition

heavy tissue= 1.0- 1.5 w/cm2
thin tissue= .5-1.0 w/cm2