Which of the following is a disadvantage for a Syme's amputee?
a. Longer level arm to control prosthesis
b. Phantom pain
c. Prosthetic component selection
d. Rarely requires surgical revision
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C. Prosthetic component selection
A patient with bilateral transfemoral amputation is sitting in a wheelchair while not
wearing his prostheses. He is currently using standard wheelchair which tends to tip
backwards with vigorous propulsion. To maximize stability of the wheelchair, the rear
wheels should be positioned more:
a. Anterior
b. Lateral
,c. Medial
d. Posterior
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D. Posterior
A patients right sided prosthesis is too long. Which of the following gait deviations
would
you expect to see as a result?
a. Abducts the left leg
b. Circumducts the left leg
c. Inwardly rotates the right foot
d. Vaults with the left leg
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D. Vaults with the left leg
A physical therapist recommends a piece of equipment for a patient. After the proper
channels have been completed, the equipment is delivered to the patient. When the
physical therapist questions how the equipment is working at home, the patient
reports
that he has not tried to use it at this time and isn't sure why is was ordered. What area
of
patient care did the physical therapist not address well?
a. Patient compliance
b. Patient goals
c. Patient mobility
d. Patient support system
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, B. Patient goals
Two of the most critical symptoms indicating PVD and a risk of amputation include:
a. Cold feet and edema
b. History of blood clots and poor wound healing
c. Intermittent claudication and loss of arterial pulse
d. Skin discoloration and varicose veins`
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C. Intermittent claudication and loss of arterial pulse
46. If the prosthetic is donned in too much IR would result in:
a. Long prosthetic step in swing phase
b. Rotation of the heel beginning at pre-swing & a noticeable arc of motion of the
heel in swing
c. Rotation of the toes laterally at heel strike
d. Circumduction with swing
e. Trunk lean towards the prosthetic side in stance
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B. Rotation of the heel beginning at pre swing and a noticeable arc of
motion of the heel in swing
An amputation at the tarsal-metatarsal with the foot going into equines is named a
______ amputation
a. Chopart
b. Lisfranc
, c. Symes
d. Transmetatarsal
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B. Lisfanc
In the APTA Guide to Physical Therapy Practice article which of the following is
considered an activity limitation or participation limitation?
a. Motor function (lower extremity weakness)
b. Ventilation or respiration (ventilator dependency)
c. Musculoskeletal (amputation, osteoarthritis)
d. Self-care (difficulty with bathing)
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D. Self care (difficulty with bathing)
What entity is required to pay for assistive technology if it is identified as part of the
student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
a. The school
b. Medicaid
c. Student's family
d. State Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
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A. The school
a. Longer level arm to control prosthesis
b. Phantom pain
c. Prosthetic component selection
d. Rarely requires surgical revision
Give this one a try later!
C. Prosthetic component selection
A patient with bilateral transfemoral amputation is sitting in a wheelchair while not
wearing his prostheses. He is currently using standard wheelchair which tends to tip
backwards with vigorous propulsion. To maximize stability of the wheelchair, the rear
wheels should be positioned more:
a. Anterior
b. Lateral
,c. Medial
d. Posterior
Give this one a try later!
D. Posterior
A patients right sided prosthesis is too long. Which of the following gait deviations
would
you expect to see as a result?
a. Abducts the left leg
b. Circumducts the left leg
c. Inwardly rotates the right foot
d. Vaults with the left leg
Give this one a try later!
D. Vaults with the left leg
A physical therapist recommends a piece of equipment for a patient. After the proper
channels have been completed, the equipment is delivered to the patient. When the
physical therapist questions how the equipment is working at home, the patient
reports
that he has not tried to use it at this time and isn't sure why is was ordered. What area
of
patient care did the physical therapist not address well?
a. Patient compliance
b. Patient goals
c. Patient mobility
d. Patient support system
Give this one a try later!
, B. Patient goals
Two of the most critical symptoms indicating PVD and a risk of amputation include:
a. Cold feet and edema
b. History of blood clots and poor wound healing
c. Intermittent claudication and loss of arterial pulse
d. Skin discoloration and varicose veins`
Give this one a try later!
C. Intermittent claudication and loss of arterial pulse
46. If the prosthetic is donned in too much IR would result in:
a. Long prosthetic step in swing phase
b. Rotation of the heel beginning at pre-swing & a noticeable arc of motion of the
heel in swing
c. Rotation of the toes laterally at heel strike
d. Circumduction with swing
e. Trunk lean towards the prosthetic side in stance
Give this one a try later!
B. Rotation of the heel beginning at pre swing and a noticeable arc of
motion of the heel in swing
An amputation at the tarsal-metatarsal with the foot going into equines is named a
______ amputation
a. Chopart
b. Lisfranc
, c. Symes
d. Transmetatarsal
Give this one a try later!
B. Lisfanc
In the APTA Guide to Physical Therapy Practice article which of the following is
considered an activity limitation or participation limitation?
a. Motor function (lower extremity weakness)
b. Ventilation or respiration (ventilator dependency)
c. Musculoskeletal (amputation, osteoarthritis)
d. Self-care (difficulty with bathing)
Give this one a try later!
D. Self care (difficulty with bathing)
What entity is required to pay for assistive technology if it is identified as part of the
student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
a. The school
b. Medicaid
c. Student's family
d. State Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
Give this one a try later!
A. The school
