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Electrotherapy MCQs - Chapter 1: Basics of Electricity, Light and Sound

Source: Jagmohan Singh Textbook of Electrotherapy | DPT 3rd Year | UHS

Section A - Electricity Fundamentals

Q1. The SI unit of electric charge is:
  • A) Ampere
  • B) Volt
  • C) Coulomb
  • D) Ohm
One coulomb is the charge carried by 6.28 × 10¹⁸ electrons.

Q2. Electric current is defined as:
  • A) Force per unit charge
  • B) Work done per unit charge
  • C) Rate of flow of electric charge
  • D) Potential difference per unit resistance

Q3. Ohm's Law states that:
  • A) V = I² × R
  • B) V = I × R
  • C) I = V² / R
  • D) R = V² × I

Q4. The unit of electrical resistance is:
  • A) Siemens
  • B) Farad
  • C) Ohm (Ω)
  • D) Henry

Q5. Which of the following is the unit of electrical conductance?
  • A) Ohm
  • B) Siemens (S)
  • C) Ampere
  • D) Watt

Q6. The unit of electrical power is:
  • A) Joule
  • B) Volt
  • C) Watt
  • D) Coulomb
Power (P) = V × I (voltage × current)

Q7. Electrical energy is measured in:
  • A) Watts
  • B) Volts
  • C) Joules (or Watt-seconds)
  • D) Amperes

Q8. Capacitance is the ability of a body to:
  • A) Resist flow of current
  • B) Store electric charge
  • C) Generate electromotive force
  • D) Convert AC to DC

Q9. The unit of capacitance is:
  • A) Henry
  • B) Ohm
  • C) Farad
  • D) Siemens

Q10. The property of a conductor that opposes any change in current is called:
  • A) Resistance
  • B) Capacitance
  • C) Inductance
  • D) Conductance
Inductance is measured in Henry (H).

Section B - Types of Current

Q11. Direct current (DC) is also known as:
  • A) Faradic current
  • B) Galvanic current
  • C) Sinusoidal current
  • D) Interferential current

Q12. In alternating current (AC), the direction of flow:
  • A) Is always constant
  • B) Changes once per cycle
  • C) Reverses periodically
  • D) Flows only in one direction

Q13. Frequency is defined as:
  • A) Time taken for one complete cycle
  • B) Maximum value of current in one cycle
  • C) Number of complete cycles per second
  • D) Rate of change of voltage
Unit of frequency is Hertz (Hz).

Q14. The time taken for one complete cycle of AC is called:
  • A) Frequency
  • B) Amplitude
  • C) Period (or Period Time)
  • D) Phase

Q15. The peak value of a sinusoidal current is related to its RMS value by:
  • A) RMS = Peak × 2
  • B) RMS = Peak × 0.5
  • C) RMS = Peak × 0.707
  • D) RMS = Peak × 1.414
RMS (Root Mean Square) = Peak value / √2 = 0.707 × Peak

Q16. A biphasic waveform is one that:
  • A) Has only positive phase
  • B) Has only negative phase
  • C) Has both positive and negative phases
  • D) Has constant amplitude

Q17. Which type of current is used in iontophoresis?
  • A) Alternating current
  • B) Faradic current
  • C) Direct (galvanic) current
  • D) Interferential current

Section C - Electromagnetic Spectrum & Radiation

Q18. The electromagnetic spectrum in order of increasing frequency includes:
  • A) Radio waves, UV, X-rays, Visible light
  • B) Radio waves, Infrared, Visible light, UV, X-rays
  • C) X-rays, UV, Visible light, Infrared, Radio waves
  • D) UV, Visible light, Infrared, X-rays, Radio waves

Q19. The velocity of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum is:
  • A) 3 × 10⁶ m/s
  • B) 3 × 10⁴ m/s
  • C) 3 × 10⁸ m/s
  • D) 3 × 10¹⁰ m/s

Q20. The relationship between wave velocity (v), frequency (f), and wavelength (λ) is:
  • A) v = f / λ
  • B) v = λ / f
  • C) v = f × λ
  • D) f = v × λ

Q21. Infrared radiation has a wavelength in the range of:
  • A) 200-400 nm
  • B) 400-700 nm
  • C) 700 nm - 1 mm
  • D) 1 mm - 1 m

Q22. Ultraviolet radiation is divided into three bands. UV-C (far UV) has a wavelength range of:
  • A) 320-400 nm
  • B) 290-320 nm
  • C) 200-290 nm
  • D) 100-200 nm
UV-A: 320-400 nm | UV-B: 290-320 nm | UV-C: 200-290 nm

Q23. The inverse square law states that intensity of radiation is:
  • A) Directly proportional to distance
  • B) Directly proportional to square of distance
  • C) Inversely proportional to the square of the distance
  • D) Inversely proportional to the cube of distance
I ∝ 1/d²

Q24. The cosine law (Lambert's law) in radiation therapy states that maximum energy is absorbed when the rays fall:
  • A) At 45° to the surface
  • B) At 30° to the surface
  • C) Perpendicular (90°) to the surface
  • D) At 60° to the surface

Section D - Sound and Ultrasound Basics

Q25. Sound waves are:
  • A) Transverse electromagnetic waves
  • B) Longitudinal mechanical waves
  • C) Transverse mechanical waves
  • D) Electromagnetic waves

Q26. The frequency of ultrasound used in physiotherapy is typically:
  • A) 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  • B) 20 kHz - 100 kHz
  • C) 0.5 - 3 MHz
  • D) 10 - 50 MHz

Q27. Ultrasound is produced by the phenomenon of:
  • A) Electromagnetic induction
  • B) Piezoelectric effect
  • C) Photoelectric effect
  • D) Thermoelectric effect

Q28. The intensity of ultrasound is expressed in:
  • A) Watts
  • B) Hertz
  • C) W/cm²
  • D) Joules/cm

Section E - Electrical Safety & Conductors

Q29. Materials that allow free flow of electric current are called:
  • A) Insulators
  • B) Semiconductors
  • C) Conductors
  • D) Dielectrics
Examples: copper, silver, gold, aluminum
Q30. In the human body, which tissue has the HIGHEST electrical resistance?
  • A) Blood
  • B) Muscle
  • C) Nerve
  • D) Bone
Bone has the highest resistance; nerve and blood have the lowest.

Q31. Macroshock refers to electric current that:
  • A) Passes directly to the heart
  • B) Is below the threshold of perception
  • C) Passes through the body surface
  • D) Is used in defibrillation only

Q32. The threshold of perception for electrical current in humans is approximately:
  • A) 0.1 mA
  • B) 1 mA
  • C) 10 mA
  • D) 100 mA

Q33. "Let-go current" is the current level at which:
  • A) A person first feels the current
  • B) The heart goes into fibrillation
  • C) The person cannot release their grip due to tetanic muscle contraction
  • D) The current causes skin burns
Let-go current is approximately 10-20 mA for AC.

Q34. Earth leakage current in medical electrical equipment should not exceed:
  • A) 100 µA
  • B) 500 µA
  • C) 1 mA
  • D) 10 mA

Q35. Which class of electrical equipment has the highest level of protection against electric shock?
  • A) Class I
  • B) Class II
  • C) Class III (with internally powered battery)
  • D) Class B

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Sound", SUB_COVER), Spacer(1, 0.3*cm), Paragraph("Quick Reference — Definitions · Formulas · MCQs", SUB_COVER), Spacer(1, 0.5*cm), Paragraph("Jagmohan Singh | DPT 3rd Year | UHS", make_style('CovSub2', fontSize=11, textColor=GOLD, alignment=TA_CENTER, fontName='Helvetica-BoldOblique')), ]] cover_tbl = Table(cover_data, colWidths=[W]) cover_tbl.setStyle(TableStyle([ ('BACKGROUND', (0,0), (-1,-1), DARK_BLUE), ('BOX', (0,0), (-1,-1), 2, GOLD), ('TOPPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 35), ('BOTTOMPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 35), ('LEFTPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 20), ('RIGHTPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 20), ])) story.append(cover_tbl) story.append(Spacer(1, 0.8*cm)) # ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # PART 1 — KEY DEFINITIONS # ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ story.append(section_header("PART 1 — KEY DEFINITIONS")) story.append(Spacer(1, 0.3*cm)) defs = [ ["Term", "Definition"], ["Electric Charge (Q)", "Fundamental property of matter. Unit: Coulomb (C). Carried by electrons (negative) and protons (positive)."], ["Electric Current (I)", "Rate of flow of electric charge. I = Q / t. Unit: Ampere (A)."], ["Potential Difference (V)", "Work done per unit charge to move charge between two points. Unit: Volt (V). V = W / Q."], ["Electromotive Force (EMF)", "Force that drives current through a circuit; energy supplied per unit charge by a source. Unit: Volt."], ["Resistance (R)", "Opposition offered by a conductor to the flow of current. Unit: Ohm (Ω). R = V / I."], ["Conductance (G)", "Reciprocal of resistance. G = 1/R. Unit: Siemens (S)."], ["Capacitance (C)", "Ability of a body to store electric charge. C = Q / V. Unit: Farad (F)."], ["Inductance (L)", "Property of a conductor to oppose any change in current through it. Unit: Henry (H)."], ["Power (P)", "Rate of doing electrical work. P = V × I = I²R = V²/R. Unit: Watt (W)."], ["Energy (E)", "Capacity to do work. E = P × t = V × I × t. Unit: Joule (J)."], ["Direct Current (DC)", "Unidirectional, constant flow of charge. Also called Galvanic current in physiotherapy."], ["Alternating Current (AC)", "Current that reverses direction periodically in a sinusoidal pattern."], ["Frequency (f)", "Number of complete cycles per second. Unit: Hertz (Hz). f = 1 / T."], ["Period / Period Time (T)", "Time for one complete cycle. T = 1 / f. Unit: seconds."], ["Amplitude", "Maximum displacement / peak value of a waveform from the baseline."], ["RMS Value", "Root Mean Square value of AC; equivalent DC that produces same heating effect. RMS = 0.707 × Peak."], ["Waveform", "Graphical representation of the variation of current or voltage with time."], ["Monophasic Wave", "Waveform with deflection only on one side of the baseline (all positive or all negative)."], ["Biphasic Wave", "Waveform with deflections on both sides of the baseline (positive and negative phases)."], ["Impedance (Z)", "Total opposition to AC flow. Combination of resistance, capacitance, and inductance. Unit: Ohm."], ["Reactance (X)", "Opposition due to capacitance (Xc) or inductance (XL) in AC circuits."], ["Phase", "The fraction of a cycle that has elapsed, measured from a reference point. Unit: degrees or radians."], ["Electromagnetic Radiation", "Energy propagated as oscillating electric and magnetic fields. Travels at 3×10⁸ m/s in vacuum."], ["Wavelength (λ)", "Distance between two successive crests (or troughs) of a wave. Unit: metre (m). λ = v / f."], ["Infrared Radiation (IR)", "Electromagnetic radiation with wavelength 700 nm – 1 mm. Produces heat; used as thermotherapy."], ["Ultraviolet Radiation (UV)", "Electromagnetic radiation with wavelength 200–400 nm. Bactericidal, stimulates Vit-D, erythema."], ["UV-A", "Long-wave UV: 320–400 nm. Penetrates deeper. Used in PUVA therapy."], ["UV-B", "Mid-wave UV: 290–320 nm. Causes erythema and sunburn. Stimulates Vitamin D synthesis."], ["UV-C", "Short-wave UV: 200–290 nm. Most bactericidal. Does not reach earth naturally."], ["Inverse Square Law", "Intensity of radiation is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the source. I ∝ 1/d²."], ["Cosine Law (Lambert's)", "Intensity of radiation absorbed is maximum when rays are perpendicular (90°) to the surface. I = Iₒ × cos θ."], ["Ultrasound", "Mechanical longitudinal waves with frequency above 20,000 Hz (>20 kHz). Physiotherapy: 0.5–3 MHz."], ["Piezoelectric Effect", "Production of electrical charge by mechanical pressure on certain crystals (and vice versa). Basis of US transducer."], ["Conductor", "Material with free electrons allowing easy current flow (e.g., copper, silver, saline)."], ["Insulator", "Material that resists current flow (e.g., rubber, glass, dry skin)."], ["Semiconductor", "Material with conductivity between conductor and insulator (e.g., silicon, germanium)."], ["Macroshock", "Electric current entering through body surface, reaching heart externally."], ["Microshock", "Very small current (<1 mA) applied directly to heart via catheter — can cause VF."], ["Let-go Current", "~10–20 mA AC. Current causing sustained tetanic grip; person cannot release the source voluntarily."], ["Threshold of Perception", "Minimum current perceptible. ~1 mA for AC, ~5 mA for DC."], ["Iontophoresis", "Use of DC to drive ionized drugs through skin. Requires unidirectional (galvanic) current."], ["Galvanic Skin Reaction", "Physiological response of skin to galvanic (DC) current: hyperemia, ion migration, chemical changes."], ] story.append(def_table(defs)) story.append(Spacer(1, 0.5*cm)) # ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # PART 2 — FORMULAS & UNITS # ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ story.append(section_header("PART 2 — FORMULAS & UNITS AT A GLANCE", color=MED_BLUE)) story.append(Spacer(1, 0.3*cm)) story.append(Paragraph("A. Fundamental Electrical Formulas", H2)) elec_formulas = [ ["Quantity", "Formula", "Unit"], ["Current", "I = Q / t", "Ampere (A)"], ["Voltage", "V = W / Q or V = I × R", "Volt (V)"], ["Resistance", "R = V / I", "Ohm (Ω)"], ["Conductance", "G = 1 / R", "Siemens (S)"], ["Power", "P = V × I = I²R = V²/R", "Watt (W)"], ["Energy", "E = P × t = V × I × t", "Joule (J)"], ["Capacitance", "C = Q / V", "Farad (F)"], ["Impedance (AC)", "Z = √(R² + X²)", "Ohm (Ω)"], ["Frequency", "f = 1 / T", "Hertz (Hz)"], ["RMS Current", "I_rms = 0.707 × I_peak", "Ampere (A)"], ["Average Current", "I_avg = 0.637 × I_peak", "Ampere (A)"], ["Form Factor", "Form Factor = I_rms / I_avg = 1.11", "—"], ] ft = Table(elec_formulas, colWidths=[W*0.30, W*0.42, W*0.28], repeatRows=1) ft.setStyle(TableStyle([ ('BACKGROUND', (0,0), (-1,0), DARK_BLUE), ('TEXTCOLOR', (0,0), (-1,0), colors.white), ('FONTNAME', (0,0), (-1,0), 'Helvetica-Bold'), ('FONTSIZE', (0,0), (-1,-1), 9), ('FONTNAME', (0,1), (-1,-1), 'Helvetica'), ('ROWBACKGROUNDS', (0,1), (-1,-1), [colors.white, LIGHT_BLUE]), ('BOX', (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.8, DARK_BLUE), ('INNERGRID', (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.3, MED_GREY), ('TOPPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 5), ('BOTTOMPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 5), ('LEFTPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 7), ('ALIGN', (2,0), (2,-1), 'CENTER'), ('VALIGN', (0,0), (-1,-1), 'MIDDLE'), ])) story.append(ft) story.append(Spacer(1, 0.4*cm)) story.append(Paragraph("B. Wave & Radiation Formulas", H2)) wave_formulas = [ ["Quantity", "Formula", "Notes"], ["Wave Equation", "v = f × λ", "v = 3×10⁸ m/s (EM in vacuum)"], ["Period", "T = 1 / f", "T in seconds"], ["Inverse Square Law", "I ∝ 1 / d²", "I₁/I₂ = d₂²/d₁²"], ["Cosine (Lambert's) Law", "I = I₀ × cos θ", "Max at θ = 0° (perpendicular)"], ["UV Erythema Dose (MED)", "Minimum erythemal dose", "Varies with Fitzpatrick skin type"], ["Ultrasound Intensity", "I = P / A", "Unit: W/cm²"], ["Snell's Law (Refraction)", "n₁ sin θ₁ = n₂ sin θ₂", "For oblique incidence"], ] ft2 = Table(wave_formulas, colWidths=[W*0.28, W*0.32, W*0.40], repeatRows=1) ft2.setStyle(TableStyle([ ('BACKGROUND', (0,0), (-1,0), MED_BLUE), ('TEXTCOLOR', (0,0), (-1,0), colors.white), ('FONTNAME', (0,0), (-1,0), 'Helvetica-Bold'), ('FONTSIZE', (0,0), (-1,-1), 9), ('FONTNAME', (0,1), (-1,-1), 'Helvetica'), ('ROWBACKGROUNDS', (0,1), (-1,-1), [colors.white, LIGHT_GREY]), ('BOX', (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.8, MED_BLUE), ('INNERGRID', (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.3, MED_GREY), ('TOPPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 5), ('BOTTOMPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 5), ('LEFTPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 7), ('VALIGN', (0,0), (-1,-1), 'MIDDLE'), ])) story.append(ft2) story.append(Spacer(1, 0.4*cm)) story.append(Paragraph("C. Electromagnetic Spectrum Summary", H2)) em_data = [ ["Type", "Wavelength", "Frequency", "Physiotherapy Use"], ["Radio Waves", ">1 mm", "<300 GHz", "SWD, MWD"], ["Microwave", "1 mm – 1 m", "300 MHz–300 GHz", "Microwave Diathermy"], ["Infrared (Far)", "3 µm – 1 mm", "300 GHz – 100 THz", "Heat lamps (non-lum.)"], ["Infrared (Near)", "700 nm – 3 µm", "100–430 THz", "Heat lamps (lum.), Laser"], ["Visible Light", "400–700 nm", "430–750 THz", "Phototherapy, LLLT"], ["UV-A", "320–400 nm", "750–940 THz", "PUVA therapy"], ["UV-B", "290–320 nm", "940 THz–1 PHz", "Vit D, psoriasis"], ["UV-C", "200–290 nm", "1–1.5 PHz", "Bactericidal (wounds)"], ["X-rays", "<10 nm", ">30 PHz", "Diagnostic/Radiotherapy"], ] em = Table(em_data, colWidths=[W*0.22, W*0.20, W*0.23, W*0.35], repeatRows=1) em.setStyle(TableStyle([ ('BACKGROUND', (0,0), (-1,0), DARK_BLUE), ('TEXTCOLOR', (0,0), (-1,0), colors.white), ('FONTNAME', (0,0), (-1,0), 'Helvetica-Bold'), ('FONTSIZE', (0,0), (-1,-1), 8.5), ('FONTNAME', (0,1), (-1,-1), 'Helvetica'), ('ROWBACKGROUNDS', (0,1), (-1,-1), [colors.white, LIGHT_GREY]), ('BOX', (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.8, DARK_BLUE), ('INNERGRID', (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.3, MED_GREY), ('TOPPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 4), ('BOTTOMPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 4), ('LEFTPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 6), ('VALIGN', (0,0), (-1,-1), 'MIDDLE'), ])) story.append(em) story.append(Spacer(1, 0.4*cm)) story.append(Paragraph("D. Electrical Safety Thresholds", H2)) safety = [ ["Current Level", "Effect"], ["1 mA (AC)", "Threshold of perception"], ["5 mA (DC)", "Threshold of perception"], ["10–20 mA (AC)", "Let-go current — tetanic contraction, cannot release"], ["50–100 mA (AC)", "Ventricular fibrillation (VF) if transthoracic"], ["1–10 µA (direct to heart)", "Microshock — can cause VF"], ["Leakage current (medical devices)", "Must not exceed 500 µA"], ] sf = Table(safety, colWidths=[W*0.40, W*0.60], repeatRows=1) sf.setStyle(TableStyle([ ('BACKGROUND', (0,0), (-1,0), colors.HexColor("#8B0000")), ('TEXTCOLOR', (0,0), (-1,0), colors.white), ('FONTNAME', (0,0), (-1,0), 'Helvetica-Bold'), ('FONTSIZE', (0,0), (-1,-1), 9), ('FONTNAME', (0,1), (-1,-1), 'Helvetica'), ('ROWBACKGROUNDS', (0,1), (-1,-1), [colors.white, colors.HexColor("#FFEEEE")]), ('BOX', (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.8, colors.HexColor("#8B0000")), ('INNERGRID', (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.3, MED_GREY), ('TOPPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 5), ('BOTTOMPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 5), ('LEFTPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 7), ('VALIGN', (0,0), (-1,-1), 'MIDDLE'), ])) story.append(sf) story.append(PageBreak()) # ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # PART 3 — MCQs # ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ story.append(section_header("PART 3 — MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (35 MCQs)", color=colors.HexColor("#1E4D2B"))) story.append(Spacer(1, 0.3*cm)) story.append(Paragraph("Answers are highlighted in green. A brief explanation follows each question.", ITALIC)) story.append(Spacer(1, 0.3*cm)) mcqs = [ { "sec": "SECTION A — ELECTRICITY FUNDAMENTALS", "qs": [ { "q": "Q1. The SI unit of electric charge is:", "opts": ["A) Ampere", "B) Volt", "C) Coulomb", "D) Ohm"], "ans": "C) Coulomb", "exp": "One Coulomb = charge carried by 6.28 × 10¹⁸ electrons. Named after Charles-Augustin de Coulomb." }, { "q": "Q2. Electric current is defined as:", "opts": ["A) Force per unit charge", "B) Work done per unit charge", "C) Rate of flow of electric charge", "D) Potential difference per unit resistance"], "ans": "C) Rate of flow of electric charge", "exp": "I = Q / t. Unit is Ampere (A)." }, { "q": "Q3. Ohm's Law states that:", "opts": ["A) V = I² × R", "B) V = I × R", "C) I = V² / R", "D) R = V² × I"], "ans": "B) V = I × R", "exp": "Voltage = Current × Resistance. Ohm's Law is valid for linear, resistive conductors at constant temperature." }, { "q": "Q4. The unit of electrical resistance is:", "opts": ["A) Siemens", "B) Farad", "C) Ohm (Ω)", "D) Henry"], "ans": "C) Ohm (Ω)", "exp": "1 Ohm = resistance when 1 Ampere flows under 1 Volt potential difference." }, { "q": "Q5. The unit of electrical conductance is:", "opts": ["A) Ohm", "B) Siemens (S)", "C) Ampere", "D) Watt"], "ans": "B) Siemens (S)", "exp": "Conductance G = 1/R. Also called mho (℧)." }, { "q": "Q6. Electrical power is measured in:", "opts": ["A) Joule", "B) Volt", "C) Watt", "D) Coulomb"], "ans": "C) Watt", "exp": "P = V × I. 1 Watt = 1 Joule/second." }, { "q": "Q7. The property of a conductor that opposes any change in current is called:", "opts": ["A) Resistance", "B) Capacitance", "C) Inductance", "D) Conductance"], "ans": "C) Inductance", "exp": "Inductance (L) is measured in Henry (H). It produces a back-EMF opposing changes in current." }, { "q": "Q8. Capacitance is defined as the ability to:", "opts": ["A) Resist flow of current", "B) Store electric charge", "C) Generate electromotive force", "D) Convert AC to DC"], "ans": "B) Store electric charge", "exp": "C = Q/V. Unit: Farad (F). Capacitors block DC but pass AC." }, { "q": "Q9. Electrical energy is measured in:", "opts": ["A) Watts", "B) Volts", "C) Joules", "D) Amperes"], "ans": "C) Joules", "exp": "E = P × t = V × I × t. Also expressed as Watt-seconds or kWh for large quantities." }, { "q": "Q10. In which tissue is electrical resistance HIGHEST?", "opts": ["A) Blood", "B) Muscle", "C) Nerve", "D) Bone"], "ans": "D) Bone", "exp": "Bone has very high resistance due to low water content. Blood and nerve have the lowest resistance." }, ] }, { "sec": "SECTION B — TYPES OF CURRENT & WAVEFORMS", "qs": [ { "q": "Q11. Direct current (DC) used in physiotherapy is also called:", "opts": ["A) Faradic current", "B) Galvanic current", "C) Sinusoidal current", "D) Interferential current"], "ans": "B) Galvanic current", "exp": "Galvanic current = continuous unidirectional DC. Named after Luigi Galvani." }, { "q": "Q12. In alternating current, the direction of current flow:", "opts": ["A) Is always constant", "B) Changes once only", "C) Reverses periodically", "D) Flows in one direction"], "ans": "C) Reverses periodically", "exp": "AC reverses direction with each half-cycle. Mains AC in Pakistan = 50 Hz." }, { "q": "Q13. Frequency is defined as:", "opts": ["A) Time for one cycle", "B) Maximum current in one cycle", "C) Number of complete cycles per second", "D) Rate of change of voltage"], "ans": "C) Number of complete cycles per second", "exp": "f = 1/T. Unit: Hertz (Hz). 1 Hz = 1 cycle/second." }, { "q": "Q14. The RMS value of sinusoidal AC in relation to peak value is:", "opts": ["A) RMS = Peak × 2", "B) RMS = Peak × 0.5", "C) RMS = Peak × 0.707", "D) RMS = Peak × 1.414"], "ans": "C) RMS = Peak × 0.707", "exp": "RMS = Peak / √2 = 0.707 × Peak. RMS produces the same heating effect as equivalent DC." }, { "q": "Q15. A biphasic waveform is one that:", "opts": ["A) Has only a positive phase", "B) Has only a negative phase", "C) Has both positive and negative phases", "D) Has constant amplitude"], "ans": "C) Has both positive and negative phases", "exp": "Biphasic = deflections on both sides of baseline. Monophasic = only one side." }, { "q": "Q16. Which current is used in iontophoresis?", "opts": ["A) Alternating current", "B) Faradic current", "C) Direct (galvanic) current", "D) Interferential current"], "ans": "C) Direct (galvanic) current", "exp": "Iontophoresis requires unidirectional DC to drive ions through skin. AC would cause ions to oscillate without net movement." }, { "q": "Q17. The time taken for one complete cycle of AC is called:", "opts": ["A) Frequency", "B) Amplitude", "C) Period (T)", "D) Phase"], "ans": "C) Period (T)", "exp": "T = 1/f. For 50 Hz mains: T = 0.02 seconds = 20 ms." }, ] }, { "sec": "SECTION C — ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM & RADIATION", "qs": [ { "q": "Q18. The velocity of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum is:", "opts": ["A) 3 × 10⁶ m/s", "B) 3 × 10⁴ m/s", "C) 3 × 10⁸ m/s", "D) 3 × 10¹⁰ m/s"], "ans": "C) 3 × 10⁸ m/s", "exp": "Speed of light = 3 × 10⁸ m/s (approximately 300,000 km/s). All EM waves travel at this speed in vacuum." }, { "q": "Q19. The relationship between velocity (v), frequency (f) and wavelength (λ) is:", "opts": ["A) v = f / λ", "B) v = λ / f", "C) v = f × λ", "D) f = v × λ"], "ans": "C) v = f × λ", "exp": "This is the fundamental wave equation. Rearranged: λ = v/f or f = v/λ." }, { "q": "Q20. Infrared radiation has a wavelength in the range of:", "opts": ["A) 200–400 nm", "B) 400–700 nm", "C) 700 nm – 1 mm", "D) 1 mm – 1 m"], "ans": "C) 700 nm – 1 mm", "exp": "IR is divided into near-IR (700 nm – 3 µm) and far-IR (3 µm – 1 mm). Both produce thermal effects." }, { "q": "Q21. UV-C (far UV) has a wavelength range of:", "opts": ["A) 320–400 nm", "B) 290–320 nm", "C) 200–290 nm", "D) 100–200 nm"], "ans": "C) 200–290 nm", "exp": "UV-A: 320–400 nm (long). UV-B: 290–320 nm (mid). UV-C: 200–290 nm (short/germicidal). Mnemonic: ABC = Ascending wavelength." }, { "q": "Q22. The Inverse Square Law states that intensity of radiation is:", "opts": ["A) Directly proportional to distance", "B) Directly proportional to square of distance", "C) Inversely proportional to the square of distance", "D) Inversely proportional to the cube of distance"], "ans": "C) Inversely proportional to the square of distance", "exp": "I ∝ 1/d². Doubling the distance reduces intensity to one-quarter. Clinically important in UV and IR therapy." }, { "q": "Q23. Maximum absorption of radiation occurs when rays fall on the surface at:", "opts": ["A) 45°", "B) 30°", "C) 60°", "D) 90° (perpendicular)"], "ans": "D) 90° (perpendicular)", "exp": "Lambert's Cosine Law: I = I₀ × cos θ. At 90°, cos 0° = 1 → maximum intensity. This governs UV and IR lamp positioning." }, { "q": "Q24. The correct order of EM spectrum from lowest to highest frequency is:", "opts": [ "A) Radio waves → UV → X-rays → Visible", "B) Radio waves → Infrared → Visible → UV → X-rays", "C) X-rays → UV → Visible → Infrared → Radio", "D) UV → Visible → Infrared → X-rays → Radio" ], "ans": "B) Radio waves → Infrared → Visible → UV → X-rays", "exp": "Frequency increases with decreasing wavelength. Remember: 'ROYGBIV' is visible spectrum; IR is below it, UV is above it." }, { "q": "Q25. Which UV band is most bactericidal?", "opts": ["A) UV-A", "B) UV-B", "C) UV-C", "D) All equally bactericidal"], "ans": "C) UV-C", "exp": "UV-C (200–290 nm) is most germicidal — peak bactericidal activity at ~254 nm. Used in wound sterilization." }, ] }, { "sec": "SECTION D — SOUND & ULTRASOUND", "qs": [ { "q": "Q26. Sound waves are classified as:", "opts": ["A) Transverse electromagnetic waves", "B) Longitudinal mechanical waves", "C) Transverse mechanical waves", "D) Electromagnetic waves"], "ans": "B) Longitudinal mechanical waves", "exp": "Sound involves compression and rarefaction of the medium, parallel to direction of propagation = longitudinal." }, { "q": "Q27. Ultrasound used in physiotherapy has a frequency of:", "opts": ["A) 20 Hz – 20 kHz", "B) 20 kHz – 100 kHz", "C) 0.5 – 3 MHz", "D) 10 – 50 MHz"], "ans": "C) 0.5 – 3 MHz", "exp": "Diagnostic US: 2–15 MHz. Therapeutic US: 1 MHz (deep tissues) and 3 MHz (superficial). Both are above audible range (>20 kHz)." }, { "q": "Q28. Ultrasound is produced by the:", "opts": ["A) Electromagnetic induction", "B) Piezoelectric effect", "C) Photoelectric effect", "D) Thermoelectric effect"], "ans": "B) Piezoelectric effect", "exp": "Piezoelectric crystals (quartz, PZT) deform under electrical stimulation, generating pressure waves = ultrasound." }, { "q": "Q29. The intensity of therapeutic ultrasound is expressed in:", "opts": ["A) Watts", "B) Hertz", "C) W/cm²", "D) Joules/cm"], "ans": "C) W/cm²", "exp": "Intensity = Power / Area. Typical therapeutic range: 0.5 – 3 W/cm². Above 3 W/cm² risks tissue damage." }, ] }, { "sec": "SECTION E — ELECTRICAL SAFETY", "qs": [ { "q": "Q30. Macroshock refers to electric current that:", "opts": ["A) Passes directly to the heart via catheter", "B) Is below threshold of perception", "C) Passes through body surface", "D) Is used in defibrillation only"], "ans": "C) Passes through body surface", "exp": "Macroshock = current enters through skin. Microshock = current applied directly to heart — far more dangerous at lower current levels." }, { "q": "Q31. The threshold of perception for AC current is approximately:", "opts": ["A) 0.1 mA", "B) 1 mA", "C) 10 mA", "D) 100 mA"], "ans": "B) 1 mA", "exp": "~1 mA AC causes a tingling sensation. Below this, current is subthreshold and not perceived." }, { "q": "Q32. 'Let-go current' is the current that causes:", "opts": ["A) First perception of tingling", "B) Cardiac fibrillation", "C) Sustained tetanic contraction preventing release", "D) Skin burns"], "ans": "C) Sustained tetanic contraction preventing release", "exp": "~10–20 mA AC causes sustained flexor muscle contraction. The person grips harder and cannot let go — hence 'let-go current.'" }, { "q": "Q33. Earth leakage current in medical electrical equipment must not exceed:", "opts": ["A) 100 µA", "B) 500 µA", "C) 1 mA", "D) 10 mA"], "ans": "B) 500 µA", "exp": "IEC 60601 standards mandate leakage current <500 µA to protect patients and operators." }, { "q": "Q34. Ventricular fibrillation can occur when AC current reaching the heart exceeds approximately:", "opts": ["A) 1 mA", "B) 10 mA", "C) 50–100 mA", "D) 500 mA"], "ans": "C) 50–100 mA", "exp": "50–100 mA AC passing transthoracically can cause VF. Microshock can cause VF with as little as 10–50 µA directly at the heart." }, { "q": "Q35. Which of the following best describes Class II electrical equipment?", "opts": ["A) Uses earth grounding for protection", "B) Uses double insulation instead of earth grounding", "C) Runs only on batteries", "D) Requires separate fuse protection"], "ans": "B) Uses double insulation instead of earth grounding", "exp": "Class I = earthed. Class II = double-insulated (no earth required). Class III = battery-operated (SELV). Class II is safer if earth connection fails." }, ] }, ] def render_mcqs(story, mcqs): for sec_data in mcqs: story.append(Paragraph(sec_data["sec"], H2)) story.append(HRFlowable(width="100%", thickness=1, color=MED_BLUE, spaceAfter=6)) for item in sec_data["qs"]: block = [] block.append(Paragraph(item["q"], MCQ_Q)) for opt in item["opts"]: if opt == item["ans"]: block.append(Paragraph(f'<font color="#1E7E34"><b>✓ {opt}</b></font>', MCQ_OPT)) else: block.append(Paragraph(opt, MCQ_OPT)) block.append(Paragraph(f"Explanation: {item['exp']}", MCQ_ANS)) block.append(Spacer(1, 3)) story.append(KeepTogether(block)) render_mcqs(story, mcqs) story.append(Spacer(1, 0.5*cm)) # Answer Key Table story.append(section_header("ANSWER KEY — AT A GLANCE", color=DARK_BLUE)) story.append(Spacer(1, 0.3*cm)) ans_rows = [["Q", "Ans", "Q", "Ans", "Q", "Ans", "Q", "Ans", "Q", "Ans"]] answers = ["C","C","B","C","B","C","C","B","C","D", "B","C","C","C","C","C","C","C","C","C", "C","C","B","C","B","B","C","B","C","C", "B","C","B","C","B"] row = [] for i, a in enumerate(answers, 1): row += [str(i), a] if len(row) == 10: ans_rows.append(row) row = [] if row: while len(row) < 10: row.append("") ans_rows.append(row) akt = Table(ans_rows, colWidths=[W/10]*10, repeatRows=1) akt.setStyle(TableStyle([ ('BACKGROUND', (0,0), (-1,0), DARK_BLUE), ('TEXTCOLOR', (0,0), (-1,0), colors.white), ('FONTNAME', (0,0), (-1,0), 'Helvetica-Bold'), ('FONTSIZE', (0,0), (-1,-1), 9), ('FONTNAME', (0,1), (-1,-1), 'Helvetica'), ('BACKGROUND', (1,1), (1,-1), LIGHT_GREEN), ('BACKGROUND', (3,1), (3,-1), LIGHT_GREEN), ('BACKGROUND', (5,1), (5,-1), LIGHT_GREEN), ('BACKGROUND', (7,1), (7,-1), LIGHT_GREEN), ('BACKGROUND', (9,1), (9,-1), LIGHT_GREEN), ('ROWBACKGROUNDS', (0,1), (-1,-1), [colors.white, LIGHT_GREY]), ('BOX', (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.8, DARK_BLUE), ('INNERGRID', (0,0), (-1,-1), 0.3, MED_GREY), ('ALIGN', (0,0), (-1,-1), 'CENTER'), ('TOPPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 5), ('BOTTOMPADDING', (0,0), (-1,-1), 5), ('FONTNAME', (1,1), (1,-1), 'Helvetica-Bold'), ('FONTNAME', (3,1), (3,-1), 'Helvetica-Bold'), ('FONTNAME', (5,1), (5,-1), 'Helvetica-Bold'), ('FONTNAME', (7,1), (7,-1), 'Helvetica-Bold'), ('FONTNAME', (9,1), (9,-1), 'Helvetica-Bold'), ('TEXTCOLOR', (1,1), (1,-1), GREEN), ('TEXTCOLOR', (3,1), (3,-1), GREEN), ('TEXTCOLOR', (5,1), (5,-1), GREEN), ('TEXTCOLOR', (7,1), (7,-1), GREEN), ('TEXTCOLOR', (9,1), (9,-1), GREEN), ])) story.append(akt) story.append(Spacer(1, 0.5*cm)) story.append(Paragraph( "Prepared for DPT 3rd Year Students | University of Health Sciences (UHS) | " "Based on: Jagmohan Singh — Textbook of Electrotherapy, Chapter 1", make_style('Footer', fontSize=8, textColor=colors.grey, alignment=TA_CENTER, fontName='Helvetica-Oblique') )) doc.build(story) print("PDF generated successfully:", OUTPUT) PYEOF

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Part 1 - Key Definitions (43 terms)
  • All core terminology from Chapter 1: electricity basics, waveforms, EM spectrum, UV bands, sound/ultrasound, electrical safety terms like macroshock, microshock, and let-go current
Part 2 - Formulas & Units
  • Section A: 13 fundamental electrical formulas (Ohm's Law, Power, RMS, Impedance, etc.)
  • Section B: 8 wave/radiation formulas (Inverse Square Law, Cosine Law, Wave Equation, etc.)
  • Section C: Full EM spectrum table with wavelengths, frequencies, and clinical uses
  • Section D: Electrical safety thresholds table (color-coded in red for quick recall)
Part 3 - 35 MCQs with Answers
  • 5 sections: Electricity Fundamentals, Types of Current, EM Spectrum, Ultrasound, and Electrical Safety
  • Correct answers highlighted in green with a tick mark
  • Brief explanation after each question
  • Full answer key table at the end
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