Question 1
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Following a transfemoral amputation, if the amputation site is in the Distal 1/4 to 1/3 of the femur (i.e. Femur Length), what is the percentage of strength reduction? Select only the most correct answer(s).
Answer
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35% of all movements
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25% of all movements
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45% of all movements
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55% of extensors and abductors
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65% of flexors and adductors
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75% of extensors and abductors
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85% of flexors and adductors
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65% of extensors and abductors
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85% of extensors and abductors
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75% of flexors and adductors
Question 2
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Following a transfemoral amputation, if the amputation site is in the Distal 1/3 to 1/2 of the femur (i.e. Femur Length), what is the percentage of strength reduction? Select only the most correct answer(s).
Answer
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35% of all movements
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25% of all movements
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45% of all movements
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55% of extensors and abductors
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65% of extensors and abductors
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75% of extensors and abductors
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85% of extensors and abductors
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65% of flexors and adductors
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75% of flexors and adductors
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85% of flexors and adductors
Question 3
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Following a transfemoral amputation, if the amputation site is in the Mid Femur Region (i.e. Femur Length), what is the percentage of strength reduction? Select only the most correct answer(s).
Answer
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35% of all movements
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45% of all movements
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25% of all movements
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55% of extensors and abductors
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65% of extensors and abductors
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75% of extensors and abductors
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85% of extensors and abductors
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65% of flexors and adductors
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75% of flexors and adductors
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85% of flexors and adductors
Question 4
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Following a transfemoral amputation, if the amputation site is in the Proximal 1/3 of the femur (i.e. Femur Length), what is the percentage of strength reduction? Select only the most correct answer(s).
Answer
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35% of all movements
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25% of all movements
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45% of all movements
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55% of extensors and abductors
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65% of extensors and abductors
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75% of extensors and abductors
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85% of extensors and abductors
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65% of flexors and adductors
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75% of flexors and adductors
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85% of flexors and adductors
Question 5
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Which of the following are the ADVANTAGES of a SOFT DRESSING?
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Ability to inspect wound easily
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Provide alternative wound environment, as needed
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Good support to the surgical site, improved wound environment.
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Amputees demonstrate greater confidence with movement with less chance of injury to healing tissue
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Psychological benefits of ambulation
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Shorter hospital stay
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Reduced severity of phantom pain
Question 6
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Which of the following are the ADVANTAGES of a SEMI-RIGID DRESSING?
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Ability to inspect wound easily
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Provide alternative wound environment as needed
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Good support to the surgical site, improved wound environment
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Amputees demonstrate greater confidence with movement with less chance of injury to healing tissue
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Psychological benefits of ambulation
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Shorter hospital stay
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Reduced severity of phantom pain
Question 7
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Which of the following are the ADVANTAGES of a RIGID DRESSING?
Answer
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Ability to inspect wound easily
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Provide alternative wound environment as needed
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Good support to the surgical site, improved wound environment
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Amputees demonstrate greater confidence with movement with less chance of injury to healing tissue
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Psychological benefits of ambulation
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Shorter hospital stay
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Reduced severity of phantom pain
Question 8
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Which of the following are the ADVANTAGES of an IPOP DRESSING?
Answer
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Ability to inspect wound easily
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Provide alternative wound environment as needed
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Good support to the surgical site, improved wound environment
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Amputees demonstrate greater confidence with movement with less chance of injury to healing tissue
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Psychological benefits of ambulation
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Shorter hospital stay
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Reduced severity of phantom pain
Question 9
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Which of the following are the DIS-ADVANTAGES of an IPOP DRESSING?
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Difficult to monitor moisture, temperature, sterility of wound surface under the dressing.
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Application of the dressing may create tourniquet effect or varied pressure to the limb.
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Slippage of the dressing frequently occurs.
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Movement of the dressing over underlying wound and soft tissue can create pain and apprehension.
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Frequently the elderly and more pain sensitive amputees will restrict movement and activity to avoid further discomfort.
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Improper application of the dressing fails to promote adequate circulation.
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Limited access to the wound to monitor healing.
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Ambulation could be permitted too soon.
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The ability to access the wound to monitor healing is a little more difficult.
Question 10
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Which of the following are the DIS-ADVANTAGES of a RIGID DRESSING?
Answer
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Difficult to monitor moisture, temperature, sterility of wound surface under the dressing.
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Application of the dressing may create tourniquet effect or varied pressure to the limb.
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Slippage of the dressing frequently occurs.
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Movement of the dressing over underlying wound and soft tissue can create pain and apprehension.
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Frequently the elderly and more pain sensitive amputees will restrict movement and activity to avoid further discomfort.
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Improper application of the dressing fails to promote adequate circulation.
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Limited access to the wound to monitor healing.
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Ambulation could be permitted too soon.
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The ability to access the wound to monitor healing is a little more difficult.
Question 11
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Which of the following are the DIS-ADVANTAGES of a SEMI-RIGID DRESSING?
Answer
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Difficult to monitor moisture, temperature, sterility of wound surface under the dressing.
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Application of the dressing may create tourniquet effect or varied pressure to the limb.
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Slippage of the dressing frequently occurs.
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Movement of the dressing over underlying wound and soft tissue can create pain and apprehension.
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Frequently the elderly and more pain sensitive amputees will restrict movement and activity to avoid further discomfort.
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Improper application of the dressing fails to promote adequate circulation.
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Limited access to the wound to monitor healing.
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Ambulation could be permitted too soon.
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The ability to access the wound to monitor healing is a little more difficult.
Question 12
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Which of the following are the DIS-ADVANTAGES of a SOFT DRESSING?
Answer
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Difficult to monitor moisture, temperature, sterility of wound surface under the dressing.
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Application of the dressing may create tourniquet effect or varied pressure to the limb.
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Slippage of the dressing frequently occurs.
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Movement of the dressing over underlying wound and soft tissue can create pain and apprehension.
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Frequently the elderly and more pain sensitive amputees will restrict movement and activity to avoid further discomfort.
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Improper application of the dressing fails to promote adequate circulation.
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Limited access to the wound to monitor healing.
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Ambulation could be permitted too soon.
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The ability to access the wound to monitor healing is a little more difficult.
Question 13
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There are some basic similarities between the goals of post-operative treatment and those of pre-prosthetic treatment.
Which of the following are unique to Post-Operative Treatment?
Question 14
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Which of the following activities are appropriate for Post-Op Day 1?
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Bed mobility
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Positioning
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A/PROM to uninvolved joints
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Non-amputated limb exercises
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Transfer skills
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Sitting to tolerance (15-20 min)
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PROM and AROM to involved joint
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Gluteal and quad sets
Question 15
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Which of the following activities are appropriate for Post-Op Day 2?
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Transfer skills
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Sitting to tolerance (15-20 min)
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AROM to uninvolved joints
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Gluteal and quad sets
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Non-amputated limb exercises
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Pre-prosthetic ambulation with walker
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PROM and AROM to involved joint
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Dressing education
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Contracture and precaution exercises
Question 16
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Which of the following activities are appropriate for Post-Op Day 3?
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Pre-prosthetic ambulation with walker
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Sitting endurance
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PROM and AROM to involved joint
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Gluteal and quad sets
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Non-amputated limb exercises
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Dressing education
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Sound side exercises
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Contracture and precaution exercises
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HEP
Question 17
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Which of the following activities are appropriate for Post-Op Day 4?
Answer
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Pre-prosthetic ambulation with walker
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Sitting endurance
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AROM to all joints (involve family)
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Gluteal and Quad sets (Home Exercise Program - HEP)
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Sound side exercises
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Contracture and precaution exercises
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Bed mobility
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Transfer skills
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Patient education and reinforcement
Question 18
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Which of the following activities are appropriate for Post-Op Day 5?
Question 19
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Prosthetic Gait Training occurs during a follow-up visit.
Which of the following is the EARLIEST week in which we should consider it?
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Week 3
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Week 4
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Week 6
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Week 7
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Week 8
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Week 9
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Week 10
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Week 11
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Week 12
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Week 2
Question 20
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When preparing a HEP, you recall from your Prosthetics Lessons that you should include no more than __#__ exercises, in order to maximize patient compliance.
Question 21
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If possible – lower extremity amputees should lie __(position)___ with a small towel roll promoting slight __(motion)__ for __(##)__ minutes per day.
Answer
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position = PRONE
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position = SUPINE
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position = IN SIDELYING
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motion = HIP EXTENSION
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motion = HIP FLEXION
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## = 30
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## = 45
Question 22
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Which of the following are part of the Essential Home Exercise Program (Basic Four)?
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Supine AROM alternating hip and knee flexion
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Supine AROM hip abduction and adduction
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Sidelying AROM hip flexion and extension
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Sitting AROM knee flexion and extension
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Quad Setting
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Prone AROM Hip extension
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Manual resistance exercise to hip
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PROM and AROM to all joints of the lower extremity
Question 23
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What is the proper order for a prosthetic fitting process?
[blank_start]Diagnostic[blank_end] prosthesis
[blank_start]Temporary[blank_end] prosthesis
[blank_start]Definitive[blank_end] prosthesis
Answer
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Diagnostic
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Temporary
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Definitive
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Final
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Trial
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Loaner
Question 24
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Which prosthesis is worn only for evaluation?
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Diagnostic prosthesis
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Temporary prosthesis
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Definitive prosthesis
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Evaluation prosthesis
Question 25
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Which prosthesis is worn during prosthetic training?
Answer
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Diagnostic prosthesis
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Temporary prosthesis
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Definitive prosthesis
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Training prosthesis
Question 26
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Which of the following BEST describes the differences between the Home-Wearing Schedule for a Transtibial (TTA) prosthesis in weeks 2-3 versus that for a Transfemoral (TFA)?
Answer
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With TTA, the prosthesis is worn for SHORTER periods of time, MORE times per day than a TFA prosthesis.
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With TTA, the prosthesis is worn for LONGER periods of time, MORE times per day than a TFA prosthesis.
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With TTA, the prosthesis is worn for SHORTER periods of time, LESS times per day than a TFA prosthesis.
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With TTA, the prosthesis is worn for LONGER periods of time, LESS times per day than a TFA prosthesis.
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There is no difference between the Home-Wearing Schedules for TTA and TFA.
Question 27
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When donning socks, which of the following is correct?
Question 28
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socks are commonly made out of which of the following materials (as listed in our course notes).
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Wool
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Cotton
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Lycra
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Angora
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Mineral oil gel
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Silicone
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Urethane
Question 29
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If a patient notices a small wound on their stump, it is okay for them to apply a small bandage/dressing and then apply their sock as normal.
Question 30
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While instructing your patient in proper skin care, the presence of which of the following on the residual limb would be considered a warning sign?
Question 31
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Select the Principles of Compression
Answer
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Diagonal turns, when possible
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Pressure should be decreased distal to proximal
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Pressure should be evenly distributed
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Residual limb should be totally enclosed
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No folds or wrinkles in wrap
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90-degree turns, when possible
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Pressure should be increased distal to proximal
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Pressure should be increased medial to lateral
Question 32
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A guiding principle in the management of pain is that prevention is more effective than reduction.
Question 33
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What percentage of amputees experience phantom sensations or pain?
Question 34
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The duration of phantom limb sensation is a significant predictor of phantom pain intensity.
Question 35
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According to our lesson notes, which of the following are true regarding phantom pain/sensation?
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85% of all amputees experience phantom sensations and pain
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33% of employed amputees reported phantom pain interferes with work
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82% stated that phantom pain interfered with sleep
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Typically, back pain is more bothersome than phantom pain
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Synonymous with residual limb pain
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Phantom pain is more likely to interfere with work than with sleep.
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Phantom sensation can take the form of a feeling of the limb moving, without willful control.
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50% stated that phantom pain interferes with sleep
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25% of all amputees experience phantom sensations and pain
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Phantom pain, if present, always interferes with work.
Question 36
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Which of the following are examples of Kinesthetic Sensation (Phantom Sensation)?
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Posture
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Length
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Volume
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Willed movements
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Spontaneous Movements
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Associated Movements
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Touch
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Pressure
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Temperature
Question 37
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Which of the following are examples of Kinetic Sensation (Phantom Sensation)?
Answer
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Willed movements
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Spontaneous Movements
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Associated Movements
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Posture
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Length
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Volume
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Touch
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Temperature
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Pressure
Question 38
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Which of the following are examples of Extroceptive Sensation (Phantom Sensation)?
Answer
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Pressure
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Temperature
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Touch
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Posture
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Length
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Volume
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Willed movements
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Spontaneous Movements
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Associated Movements
Question 39
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Which of the following stimuli are likely to PROVOKE pain?
Question 40
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Which of the following stimuli are likely to RELIEVE pain?
Question 41
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According to a study by Jensen, Krebs, and Nielson (1985), stump pain is rather common shortly after amputation, but generally disappears over the course of the next two-years.
Question 42
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According to a study by Jensen, Krebs, and Nielson (1985), stump pain is rather common shortly after amputation, but generally disappears within one year.
Question 43
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Phantom Sensation may take the form of a feeling that insects are crawling all over the skin of the missing limb.
Question 44
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A feeling of coldness in the missing limb is a type of phantom sensation, but a feeling of burning in the missing limb is a type of phantom pain.
Question 45
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According to some study vaguely cited in our lesson notes, what percentage of amputees benefit from pain management treatment?
Question 46
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Analgesics may be effective in the treatment of residual limb pain, but, as the limb doesn't actually exist, they are not effective for treating phantom pain.