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Shortwave diathermy uses high-frequency alternating currents to generate heat in body tissues.
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84%
True
16%
False
The secondary effect of shortwave diathermy includes decreasing tissue stiffness.
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57%
True
43%
False
Shortwave diathermy improves the ion exchange at the cellular level.
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93%
True
7%
False
Pulsed diathermy is a type of diathermy that delivers energy continuously.
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16%
True
84%
False
Shortwave diathermy promotes healing in the affected area.
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91%
True
9%
False
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Shortwave diathermy is contraindicated for patients with severe/excessive edema.
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85%
True
15%
False
Shortwave diathermy generate heat in deep tissues and has low frequency.
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22%
True
78%
False
In shortwave diathermy generate Non thermal effect before thermal effect.
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53%
True
47%
False
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Which method of ESWT utilizes magnetic fields more than electrical fields?
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21%
Capacitive Method
13%
Ultrasound Method
65%
Inductive Method
What type of electrode is used in the capacitive method of shortwave diathermy?
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12%
Metal pad electrode
71%
Air space electrode
17%
Gel pad electrode
Which benefit is associated with the inductive method of shortwave diathermy?
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81%
Tissue healing
17%
Reducing tissue elasticity
2%
Decreasing blood flow
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Which device is NOT commonly used in the inductive method of shortwave diathermy?
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10%
Drums
6%
Coil
12%
Sleeve
72%
Air space electrode
Which field of shortwave diathermy primarily utilizes electrical fields more than magnetic fields?
Anonymous Quiz
16%
Inductive Method
77%
Capacitive Method
7%
Ultrasound Method