POAT Midterm Exam Questions And Answers 2024 update

POAT Midterm Exam Questions And Answers 2024 update Which AFO is most appropriate for a patient with ankle instability and no DF? - ANSWER- Solid AFO T/F: To restore the biomechanics advantage of a dislocated PIP joint the best stress to use is compression. - ANSWER- True T/F: A dynamic hand splint would best help improve passive range of motion in a patient's hand with hypertonicity - ANSWER- True T/F: Burning is a sign of a nerve irritation in an ill fitting orthoses - ANSWER- True Static orthoses hold a body segment at rest through rigid supports. Negative effects of these can include - ANSWER- Both muscle atrophy and tightness A leather bottom flat shoe with a mile toe spring is best for what patient population? - ANSWER- Parkinson's T/F: A patient with edema in their legs would benefit best from a metal double upright AFO. - ANSWER- True A KAFO is indicated when - ANSWERIn order to be considered for a SCKAFO a patient must have - ANSWER- MMT of at least 3/5 for hip flexors T/F: A bioness or walk aide is an example of a myoelectric device. - ANSWER- True T/F: Heel rocker, ankle rocker and foot rocker all describe phases of gait. - ANSWERTrue T/F: The most stable cervical orthoses is the Halo. - ANSWER- True An AFO set in slight plantarflexion will - ANSWER- Increase knee extension in stance or heel rocker for a knee that buckles An AFO that is set in slight dorsiflexion will - ANSWER- Decrease knee hyperextension in stance phase If a patient presents with mild spasticity of the plantarflexion and toe drag, the AFO should be set in - ANSWER- Slight DF Most orthoses employ what type of level? - ANSWER- First Class Lever For a patient who presents with clonus, what orthosis should be considered? - ANSWER- An articulating AFO with PF or DF stop to decrease clonus at rest but allow for movement What type of orthosis is utilized to hold the ankle in a few degrees of PF so the tibia doesn't roll over the ankle? - ANSWER- Floor Reaction AFO