Which of the following treatments would be most appropriate in helping prevent a DVT?  

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A physical therapist assistant is treating a patient with shoulder pain using low frequency TENS. Of the following, which statement is least accurate about low frequency TENS?

A physical therapist assistant uses ultrasound to heat tissues at a depth of approximately four centimeters. Which parameter of ultrasound would MOST influence the depth of tissue heating?

Which of the following conditions would be least appropriate for a compression treatment?

A physical therapist assistant prepares a whirlpool treatment for a scheduled patient. Which treatment area would place the patient at the GREATEST risk for hyperthermia?

A physical therapist assistant tests a small area of skin for hypersensitivity prior to using a cold immersion bath. The patient begins to demonstrate evidence of cold intolerance within 60 seconds after cold application. Which of the following responses is MOST appropriate.

Diathermy is a deep heating modality which uses sound waves to heat tissues.

A patient diagnosed with peroneus (fibularis) longus tendonitis is referred to physical therapy. The PTA treats the patient using iontophoresis over the tendon. Which type of current would the PTA use to administer the treatment?

Which of the following treatments is used to maintain edema reduction and enhance function in daily activities?