NBCOT Orthotics Exam Questions with Complete Solutions

position of deformity -Answer- - Wrist flexion - MCP hyperextension - IP joints flexed - Thumb adducted static splint -Answer- No moving parts and immobilizes a joint/part Used for external support, prevention of motion, stretching of contractures, aligning joints for healing, resting joints, or reducing pain dynamic splint -Answer- Includes a resilient component (elastic, rubber band, or spring) that the individual moves Used to increase PROM, assist weak AROM, or substitute for lost motion serial static splint -Answer- A static splint or the use of casting material used to achieve a slow, progressive increase in ROM by repeated remolding of the splint or cast static progressive splint -Answer- Includes a static adjustment part (turnbuckle or strap) that allows the patient or therapist to make changes in the tension or angle to increase motion orthokinetic splints -Answer- Utilizes tactile input (e.g. via elastic bandages) to facilitate and/or inhibit appropriate muscle groups spasticity reduction splint -Answer- Places spastic distal extremity on submaximal stretch to reduce spasticity resting hand splint -Answer- Functional position; Used for clients who need to have their wrist, digits, and thumb supported in a functional position for prolonged periods Wrist 20-30 extension MCPs 45-60 flexion IPs 15-30 flexion (slight flexion) Thumb 45 palmar abduction (opposition) anti-deformity resting hand splint (intrinsic plus or safe position splint) -Answer- Wrist 30-40 extension MCP 70-90 flexion IP full extension Thumb 45 palmar abduction