Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) (NAHP) Practice Exam

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What do hot packs provide in physical therapy?

Reduction of swelling
Improvement of blood flow
Pain relief
Both improvement of blood flow and pain relief

The correct answer is: Both improvement of blood flow and pain relief

Hot packs provide both improvement of blood flow and pain relief in physical therapy. Option A is incorrect because while hot packs may temporarily reduce swelling due to increased blood flow, they are not primarily used for this purpose. Option B is not the correct answer because while hot packs do improve blood flow to the area, they also provide other benefits such as pain relief. Option C is also incorrect because while pain relief is a beneficial outcome of using hot packs, it is not the only benefit provided. Overall, hot packs are used in physical therapy for a combination of effects, making option D the best choice.