Foundations of Therapeutic Modalities Quiz

Warm whirlpool, fluidotherapy, and _________ are all examples of thermotherapy modalities.

Paraffin

The ________  states that if superficial tissue does not absorb energy, it must be transmitted deeper.

Law of Grotthus-Draper

Which of the following is NOT an electromagnetic energy modality?

Ultrasound

Wavelength is defined as the number of cycles per second.

False

Continuous shortwave diathermy produces thermal effects.

True

According to the cosine law, to minimize reflection and maximize absorption, the energy source must be at a ________ angle to the surface.

90 degree

Electrical stimulating currents may produce the following effects:

Can produce all of these effects

Sound or radiation waves that change direction when passing from one type of tissue to another are said to __________.

Refract

Thermal energy modalities generally affect superficial tissue up to ______ cm deep

1 cm

To achieve deeper tissue penetration, the wavelength must be increased.

True