POAT Final Exam Questions With Correct Answers

POAT Final Exam Questions With Correct Answers KAHOOT Q: Which of the following amputations is performed by disarticulating a joint? a. transfemoral (AKA) b. Symes c. transmetatarsal d. transtibial (BKA) - ANSWER- b. Symes KAHOOT Q: Of the following, which is the most common cause of amputation? a. infection b. cancer c. diabetes d. congenital issues - ANSWER- c. diabetes KAHOOT Q: Which term describes the interoperature suturing of muscle to bone? a. myoplasty b. my oh my c. myodesis d. myoanklectomy - ANSWER- c. myodesis KAHOOT Q: Osteosarcoma is the most common cancer related to amputation a. True b. False - ANSWER- a. True KAHOOT Q: Which AKA prosthetic socket is made with a wider medial to lateral measurements as compared to anterior to posterior a. sub ischial b. supracondylar c. ischial containment d. quadrilateral - ANSWER- d. quadrilateral KAHOOT Q: Which concept is a disadvantage of a symes level amputation? a. increase phantom pain b. longer lever arm c. prosthetic component selection d. rarely requires surgical revision - ANSWER- c. prosthetic component selection couldn't get high energy return KAHOOT Q: Which prosthetic knee is a K level 3 standard of care choice? a. genium knee b. polycentric knee c. single axis knee d. C-leg knee - ANSWER- d. C-leg knee KAHOOT Q: Patient needs a prosthetic sock at the bottom of a BK socket. Is he correct in cutting the top of his sock off for fit? a. True/Yes b. False/No - ANSWER- a. True/Yes condyles/patella bony structures don't allow shrinkage so BK are encouraged to cut if they need larger space below but not above KAHOOT Q: Ambulation with a suction socket, the primary function of the air valve is to a. release air during stance phase b. there is no addition function once socket is donned c. allow air in during stance phase d. socket to me - ANSWER- a. release air during stance phase KAHOOT Q: What AK prosthetic suspension system is best for a fleshy limb with redundant tissue? a. lanyard system b. pin fit system c. deny the pt a socket d. elevated vacuum system - ANSWER- a. lanyard system KAHOOT Q: Which amputation type would leave calcaneus and talus intact and the remaining foot would go into equinus? a. Symes b. Chopart c. Lisfranc d. Boyd - ANSWER- b. Chopart For the pt who would use a prosthesis to stand at the kitchen sink to wash dishes, they would be which K level? a. K0 b. K1 c. K3 d. K4 - ANSWER- b. K1 household ambulator KAHOOT Q: All children under 18 yrs old would fall under which K level? a. K0 b. K1 c. K3 d. K4 - ANSWER- d. K4 A pt's R leg prosthesis is too long, which gait deviation would NOT assist clearing the right limb during swing a. R sided lateral trunk bending b. L sided lateral trunk bending c. R side hip hike d. R circumduction - ANSWER- a. R sided lateral trunk bending True or False: A pt who donned their AKA prosthesis in too much IR would create a lateral whip - ANSWER- True What are the TOP 2 indications for prosthetics? a. vascular disease and trauma b. immobilization and congenital disorders c. infection and tumors d. none of the above - ANSWER- a. vascular disease and trauma vascular disease includes diabetes, PVD, and vascular insufficiency What % of diabetics with an amputation will require amputation of the second leg within 2-3 years? a. up to 12% b. up to 55% c. up to 100% d. up to 30% - ANSWER- b. up to 55% o 25% mortality 1 year after amputation o 50% mortality 3 years after amputation What is a benefit of a Through Knee/Knee Disarticulation? a. short lever arm b. long lever arm c. good prosthetic wear d. works the adductors - ANSWER- b. long lever arm this creates a good base of support since the pt still has the condyles; this will help the pt walk better What is a detriment of a Knee Disarticulation approach? a. poor prosthetic wear b. short lever arm c. can't have a high foot d. there are no detriments - ANSWER- a. poor prosthetic wear