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ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS
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Q1. The most important factor in determining the alignment
of a transtibial prosthesis is:

 A. Socket material
 B. Suspension method
 C. Patient's weight
 D. Residual limb length and condition
o Rationale: Proper alignment depends on limb length, muscle
strength, and tissue tolerance.

Q2. Which orthosis is MOST appropriate for a patient with
foot drop due to peroneal nerve palsy?

 A. KAFO
 B. AFO (posterior leaf spring)
 C. Hip abduction orthosis
 D. TLSO
o Rationale: An ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) prevents foot drop
and assists with dorsiflexion during the swing phase of gait.

,Q3. In prosthetics, what is the primary purpose of a SACH
foot?

 A. Energy storage and return
 B. Shock absorption and stability
 C. Maximum ankle motion
 D. Adjustable dorsiflexion
o Rationale: The Solid Ankle Cushioned Heel (SACH) foot
provides simple stability and cushioning, often used in initial
fittings.

Q4. A patient with scoliosis is MOST often treated with which
orthosis?

 A. KAFO
 B. Milwaukee brace
 C. Halo vest
 D. HKAFO
o Rationale: The Milwaukee brace is the traditional orthosis for
scoliosis management, though a TLSO is also common.

Q5. Which gait deviation is MOST likely caused by a
prosthesis that is too long?

 A. Vaulting
 B. Circumduction
 C. Hip hiking
 D. All of the above
o Rationale: If the prosthesis is too long, patients compensate
with vaulting (rising on the toe), circumduction (swinging the

, leg out), or hip hiking (lifting the hip) to clear the foot during
swing.

Q6. A KAFO is most commonly prescribed for:

 A. Plantar fasciitis
 B. Knee instability
 C. Cervical radiculopathy
 D. Carpal tunnel syndrome
o Rationale: A Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis (KAFO) is designed to
stabilize the knee joint.

Q7. What is the primary advantage of using a vacuum-
assisted suspension system in a transtibial prosthesis?

 A. Reduced cost
 B. Reduced volume fluctuation and improved
proprioception
 C. Increased weight
 D. Simpler design
o Rationale: Vacuum suspension minimizes volume changes in
the residual limb and enhances sensory feedback.

Q8. In orthotics, what is the biomechanical principle behind
the effectiveness of most spinal orthoses?

 A. Tension band system
 B. Three-point pressure system
 C. Linear force application
 D. Torsional loading

, o Rationale: A three-point pressure system balances corrective
and counteracting forces to modify alignment.

Q9. Which ethical principle requires an orthotist/prosthetist
to provide truthful information to patients?

 A. Autonomy
 B. Nonmaleficence
 C. Veracity
 D. Beneficence
o Rationale: Veracity is the ethical duty to be honest and
provide accurate information to patients.

Q10. Which suspension system provides the most secure
attachment for a transfemoral prosthesis?

 A. Suction suspension
 B. Belt suspension
 C. Sleeve suspension
 D. Silesian bandage
o Rationale: Suction suspension offers a close fit and strong
fixation by using negative pressure.

Q11. Which complication is MOST likely if a transtibial socket
is excessively tight proximally?

 A. Distal edema
 B. Pistoning
 C. Excessive knee flexion
 D. Genu recurvatum