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Match the items.

The task is to match the lettered items with the correct numbered items. Appearing below is a list of lettered items. Following that is a list of numbered items. Each numbered item is followed by a drop-down. Select the letter in the drop down that best matches the numbered item with the lettered alternatives.

a. W/cm2

b. minutes

c. cm2

d. MHz

e. Celsius

 

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Pulsed ultrasound is produced by continuous supply of electrical energy to the sound head

 
 

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A PTA is working with a patient who experienced wrist sprain 4 days ago. The patient presents for treatment with mild redness, 4cm girth difference between R and L wrist, and the wrist is warm to the touch.

 

Which of the following parameters is the BEST choice for using ultrasound with this patient?

 
 
 
 

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Which of the following statements is the MOST accurate regarding ERA and ultrasound?

 
 
 

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Different tissues become heated in proportion to their density. Therefore soft tissue is more likely than bone to heat in response to ultrasound

 
 

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During ultrasound, muscles are more likely to heat than ligaments and tendons

 
 

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All of the following are contraindications to ultrasound EXCEPT