Question 1

Which of the following is considered an initial result of biofeedback and not a secondary result from the initial?

Accepted Answer

A)  Facilitates reeducation 
B)  Increases muscular strength 
C)  Increases range of motion 
D)  Reduces pain 
A)  Facilitates reeducation 
B)  Increases muscular strength 
C)  Increases range of motion 
D)  Reduces pain A

Question 2

The most sensitive EMG surface monitors have electrodes made with what metal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Silver 
B)  Zinc 
C)  Gold 
D)  Copper 
A)  Silver 
B)  Zinc 
C)  Gold 
D)  Copper A

Question 3

In which scenarios is the use of electromyographic biofeedback indicated? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Decrease muscle spasm of erector spinae 
B)  Promote systemic relaxation 
C)  Regain neuromuscular control of the vastus medialis oblique 
D)  Facilitate contraction of the biceps femoris 
E)  Treatment of a second-degree strain to the gastrocnemius 
A)  Decrease muscle spasm of erector spinae 
B)  Promote systemic relaxation 
C)  Regain neuromuscular control of the vastus medialis oblique 
D)  Facilitate contraction of the biceps femoris 
E)  Treatment of a second-degree strain to the gastrocnemius A,B,C,D

Question 4

What step in the electromyographic biofeedback signal process involves taking the absolute value of the negative electrical activity and making it a mathematically positive number?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amplification 
B)  Integration 
C)  Rectification 
D)  Identification 
A)  Amplification 
B)  Integration 
C)  Rectification 
D)  Identification

Question 5

According to the practical evidence,when is it most beneficial to incorporate electromyographic biofeedback in a neuromuscular rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Early on 
B)  Middle of the program 
C)  Toward the end of the program 
D)  Timing of application does not alter the benefits of biofeedback. 
A)  Early on 
B)  Middle of the program 
C)  Toward the end of the program 
D)  Timing of application does not alter the benefits of biofeedback.

Question 6

The integrity of the electromyographic biofeedback signal depends on the number of filters used,with the signal becoming more precise with more filters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following modalities does not deliver energy to the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ice pack 
B)  Moist heat pack 
C)  Ultrasound 
D)  Electromyographic biofeedback 
A)  Ice pack 
B)  Moist heat pack 
C)  Ultrasound 
D)  Electromyographic biofeedback

Question 8

Which of the following are likely reasons that someone post-ACL surgery would not be able to contract their vastus medialis oblique?

Accepted Answer

A)  Swelling and pain 
B)  Pain and denervation 
C)  Denervation,disuse atrophy,and swelling 
D)  Swelling,pain,and disuse atrophy 
A)  Swelling and pain 
B)  Pain and denervation 
C)  Denervation,disuse atrophy,and swelling 
D)  Swelling,pain,and disuse atrophy

Question 9

What biofeedback parameter identifies a target range for electromyographic activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alarm 
B)  Output 
C)  Sensitivity range 
D)  Tuner 
A)  Alarm 
B)  Output 
C)  Sensitivity range 
D)  Tuner

Question 10

What is the correct order of electromyographic biofeedback signal processing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identify; amplify; rectify; integrate; output 
B)  Identify; rectify; amplify; integrate; output 
C)  Identify; amplify; integrate; rectify; output 
D)  Identify; integrate; amplify; rectify; output 
A)  Identify; amplify; rectify; integrate; output 
B)  Identify; rectify; amplify; integrate; output 
C)  Identify; amplify; integrate; rectify; output 
D)  Identify; integrate; amplify; rectify; output

Question 11

When compared to standard flexibility exercises,the use of relaxation biofeedback has been shown to significantly increase flexibility in healthy individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Biofeedback is used to measure biophysical properties.Which of the following represents uses for the feedback that is measured? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Muscle reeducation 
B)  Facilitation of muscle relaxation 
C)  Control blood pressure 
D)  Control heart rate 
E)  Control respirations 
A)  Muscle reeducation 
B)  Facilitation of muscle relaxation 
C)  Control blood pressure 
D)  Control heart rate 
E)  Control respirations

Question 13

When using biofeedback to facilitate an isometric contraction,how many contractions should the treatment be limited to if the muscle group is severely atrophied?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 contractions 
B)  5 to 10 contractions 
C)  10 to 15 contractions 
D)  20 contractions 
A)  5 contractions 
B)  5 to 10 contractions 
C)  10 to 15 contractions 
D)  20 contractions

Question 14

Placement of treatment electrodes from one treatment to another will affect the reliability of a biofeedback measurement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which statement is true concerning the placement of surface electrodes when using electromyographic biofeedback?

Accepted Answer

A)  The electrodes should be placed about 3 cm apart. 
B)  The closer the electrodes,the stronger the signal. 
C)  The farther apart the electrodes,the weaker the signal. 
D)  Electrodes placed farther apart will have better reliability. 
A)  The electrodes should be placed about 3 cm apart. 
B)  The closer the electrodes,the stronger the signal. 
C)  The farther apart the electrodes,the weaker the signal. 
D)  Electrodes placed farther apart will have better reliability.

Question 16

The benefits of biofeedback can be enhanced by performing which of the following? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Educating the patient on the concept of biofeedback 
B)  Incorporating learning strategies 
C)  Setting patient goals 
D)  Providing verbal feedback from the clinician while producing muscle contraction 
E)  Educating the patient on the physiology of muscle contractions 
A)  Educating the patient on the concept of biofeedback 
B)  Incorporating learning strategies 
C)  Setting patient goals 
D)  Providing verbal feedback from the clinician while producing muscle contraction 
E)  Educating the patient on the physiology of muscle contractions

Question 17

What term is commonly used to represent the small amount of energy that is absorbed by the body due to its bombardment by electromagnetic energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Noise 
B)  Interference 
C)  Static 
D)  Resistance 
A)  Noise 
B)  Interference 
C)  Static 
D)  Resistance

Question 18

Measurements from one biofeedback unit can be reliably compared to another brand of biofeedback unit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The efficacy for electromyographic biofeedback is clinically well accepted for what scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reeducating muscle 
B)  Increasing strength 
C)  Decreasing pain 
D)  Reducing edema 
A)  Reeducating muscle 
B)  Increasing strength 
C)  Decreasing pain 
D)  Reducing edema

Question 20

What type of biofeedback measures the amount of light reflected by the subcutaneous tissues?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mechanomyographic 
B)  Electromyographic 
C)  Galvanic skin response 
D)  Photoplethysmography 
A)  Mechanomyographic 
B)  Electromyographic 
C)  Galvanic skin response 
D)  Photoplethysmography

Which of the following is considered an initial result of biofeedback and not a secondary result from the initial?

The most sensitive EMG surface monitors have electrodes made with what metal?

In which scenarios is the use of electromyographic biofeedback indicated? Select all that apply.

What step in the electromyographic biofeedback signal process involves taking the absolute value of the negative electrical activity and making it a mathematically positive number?

According to the practical evidence,when is it most beneficial to incorporate electromyographic biofeedback in a neuromuscular rehabilitation?

The integrity of the electromyographic biofeedback signal depends on the number of filters used,with the signal becoming more precise with more filters.

Which of the following modalities does not deliver energy to the body?

Which of the following are likely reasons that someone post-ACL surgery would not be able to contract their vastus medialis oblique?

What biofeedback parameter identifies a target range for electromyographic activity?

What is the correct order of electromyographic biofeedback signal processing?

When compared to standard flexibility exercises,the use of relaxation biofeedback has been shown to significantly increase flexibility in healthy individuals.

Biofeedback is used to measure biophysical properties.Which of the following represents uses for the feedback that is measured? Select all that apply.

When using biofeedback to facilitate an isometric contraction,how many contractions should the treatment be limited to if the muscle group is severely atrophied?

Placement of treatment electrodes from one treatment to another will affect the reliability of a biofeedback measurement.

Which statement is true concerning the placement of surface electrodes when using electromyographic biofeedback?

The benefits of biofeedback can be enhanced by performing which of the following? Select all that apply.

What term is commonly used to represent the small amount of energy that is absorbed by the body due to its bombardment by electromagnetic energy?

Measurements from one biofeedback unit can be reliably compared to another brand of biofeedback unit.

The efficacy for electromyographic biofeedback is clinically well accepted for what scenario?

What type of biofeedback measures the amount of light reflected by the subcutaneous tissues?

The Injury Response Process

The Physiology and Psychology of Pain

Development and Delivery of Intervention Strategies

Administrative Considerations

Thermal Modalities

Clinical Application of Thermal Modalities

Therapeutic Ultrasound

Clinical Application of Therapeutic Ultrasound

Shortwave Diathermy

Clinical Application of Shortwave Diathermy

Principles of Electrical Stimulation

Electrical Stimulation Techniques

Clinical Application of Electrical Agents

Intermittent Compression

Continuous Passive Motion

Cervical and Lumbar Traction

Therapeutic Massage

Low-Level Laser Therapy

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Exam 18: Electromyographic Biofeedback

Which of the following is considered an initial result of biofeedback and not a secondary result from the initial?

The most sensitive EMG surface monitors have electrodes made with what metal?

In which scenarios is the use of electromyographic biofeedback indicated? Select all that apply.

What step in the electromyographic biofeedback signal process involves taking the absolute value of the negative electrical activity and making it a mathematically positive number?

According to the practical evidence,when is it most beneficial to incorporate electromyographic biofeedback in a neuromuscular rehabilitation?

The integrity of the electromyographic biofeedback signal depends on the number of filters used,with the signal becoming more precise with more filters.

Which of the following modalities does not deliver energy to the body?

Which of the following are likely reasons that someone post-ACL surgery would not be able to contract their vastus medialis oblique?

What biofeedback parameter identifies a target range for electromyographic activity?

What is the correct order of electromyographic biofeedback signal processing?

When compared to standard flexibility exercises,the use of relaxation biofeedback has been shown to significantly increase flexibility in healthy individuals.

Biofeedback is used to measure biophysical properties.Which of the following represents uses for the feedback that is measured? Select all that apply.

When using biofeedback to facilitate an isometric contraction,how many contractions should the treatment be limited to if the muscle group is severely atrophied?

Placement of treatment electrodes from one treatment to another will affect the reliability of a biofeedback measurement.

Which statement is true concerning the placement of surface electrodes when using electromyographic biofeedback?

The benefits of biofeedback can be enhanced by performing which of the following? Select all that apply.

What term is commonly used to represent the small amount of energy that is absorbed by the body due to its bombardment by electromagnetic energy?

Measurements from one biofeedback unit can be reliably compared to another brand of biofeedback unit.

The efficacy for electromyographic biofeedback is clinically well accepted for what scenario?

What type of biofeedback measures the amount of light reflected by the subcutaneous tissues?

The Injury Response Process

The Physiology and Psychology of Pain

Development and Delivery of Intervention Strategies

Administrative Considerations

Thermal Modalities

Clinical Application of Thermal Modalities

Therapeutic Ultrasound

Clinical Application of Therapeutic Ultrasound

Shortwave Diathermy

Clinical Application of Shortwave Diathermy

Principles of Electrical Stimulation

Electrical Stimulation Techniques

Clinical Application of Electrical Agents

Intermittent Compression

Continuous Passive Motion

Cervical and Lumbar Traction

Therapeutic Massage

Low-Level Laser Therapy

Filters