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The four visible lines of hydrogen’s emission spectrum are a result of:

Explain why an alcohol, such as ethanol, is soluble in water but hydrocarbons such as alkanes are not soluble in water.  (4 marks)         

isotopes are atoms:

Bohr’s model of the atom was the first model that:

To maximize force and minimize fatigue while strengthening a large muscle, which of the following frequency ranges is preferred?

Plan of Care:  NMES to increase endurance of the vastus medialis oblique (VMO).  The PTA adjusts the intensity to:

A PTA has applied low rate TENS per PT POC to meet PT Goal to decrease pain. Which of the following BEST describes the instructions the PTA should give to the patient regarding the treatment? Turn the unit up until they feel a

A patient has been receiving ES for pain control with the following parameters:  50 µsec duration, 100 pps, & sensory level amplitude.The expected ONSET of pain relief is expected within is

A pt has been referred for PT following a fracture of the femur 6 months ago. The cast was removed, but the pt was unable to volitionally contract the quadriceps. To address this problem the therapist indicates utilization of Estim to the quadriceps muscle in the POC. The MOST appropriate electrodes size and placement for the PTA to select is:

Fill out the parameters and justification/rationale for the following patient.  Dx:  Chronic right piriformis spasm Goals: Decrease muscle spasm. decrease pain, increase ROM Hx:  No significant past medical history POC:  US 2 points each:   1.  Patient position and treatment area:   2.  Sound head size:   3.  Frequency:   4.  Duty Cycle:   5.  Intensity:   6.  Duration of treatment: