Prosthetic Written Exam Part 1 UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Prosthetic Height Check - CORRECT ANSWER Ensuring equal weight support on
both sides
AK Prosthetic Foot - CORRECT ANSWER Normal foot should pass close for weight
shift
Rotation at Heel Strike - CORRECT ANSWER Caused by stiff PF bumper
Ischial Tuberosity Placement - CORRECT ANSWER Forward placement crowds
adductor muscles
Knee Bolt Position - CORRECT ANSWER Usually in 5 degrees external rotation
Adductor Longus Tightness - CORRECT ANSWER Requires facing and contouring
anterior-medial corner
Arching Back Indicator - CORRECT ANSWER Inadequate initial flexion fit
Femur Stabilization - CORRECT ANSWER Lateral socket wall adduction for stability
Suction Socket Alignment - CORRECT ANSWER Emphasizes knee control for energy
efficiency
Force Balance on Lever - CORRECT ANSWER 25 lbs force to balance 10 lbs at 5-foot
arm
Medial Whip Cause - CORRECT ANSWER Excessive lateral rotation of knee bolt
, ABDucted Socket Correction - CORRECT ANSWER Release medial tilt screw, tighten
lateral
Ischial Seat Width Impact - CORRECT ANSWER Causes excessive pressure on
hamstrings
Gait Fault Due to Prosthesis - CORRECT ANSWER Circumduction
PF Bumper Effect on Knee Stability - CORRECT ANSWER Decreases knee stability
L Code Purpose - CORRECT ANSWER Unified description for payers
Compensation for Poor Flexion - CORRECT ANSWER Hyperlordosis
Compensatory Motion Impact - CORRECT ANSWER Causes compensatory lordosis
discomfort
Hydracephalus Accompaniment - CORRECT ANSWER Associated with spina bifida
Muscle Similar to Tibialis Anterior - CORRECT ANSWER Extensor digitorum longus
Hip Joint Hyperextension Prevention - CORRECT ANSWER Iliofemoral ligament
C6 Muscles - CORRECT ANSWER Teres major and pectoralis major
Constant Knee Friction - CORRECT ANSWER Allows knee swing at varying speeds
Toe Rotation Cause - CORRECT ANSWER Excessive PF resistance
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Prosthetic Height Check - CORRECT ANSWER Ensuring equal weight support on
both sides
AK Prosthetic Foot - CORRECT ANSWER Normal foot should pass close for weight
shift
Rotation at Heel Strike - CORRECT ANSWER Caused by stiff PF bumper
Ischial Tuberosity Placement - CORRECT ANSWER Forward placement crowds
adductor muscles
Knee Bolt Position - CORRECT ANSWER Usually in 5 degrees external rotation
Adductor Longus Tightness - CORRECT ANSWER Requires facing and contouring
anterior-medial corner
Arching Back Indicator - CORRECT ANSWER Inadequate initial flexion fit
Femur Stabilization - CORRECT ANSWER Lateral socket wall adduction for stability
Suction Socket Alignment - CORRECT ANSWER Emphasizes knee control for energy
efficiency
Force Balance on Lever - CORRECT ANSWER 25 lbs force to balance 10 lbs at 5-foot
arm
Medial Whip Cause - CORRECT ANSWER Excessive lateral rotation of knee bolt
, ABDucted Socket Correction - CORRECT ANSWER Release medial tilt screw, tighten
lateral
Ischial Seat Width Impact - CORRECT ANSWER Causes excessive pressure on
hamstrings
Gait Fault Due to Prosthesis - CORRECT ANSWER Circumduction
PF Bumper Effect on Knee Stability - CORRECT ANSWER Decreases knee stability
L Code Purpose - CORRECT ANSWER Unified description for payers
Compensation for Poor Flexion - CORRECT ANSWER Hyperlordosis
Compensatory Motion Impact - CORRECT ANSWER Causes compensatory lordosis
discomfort
Hydracephalus Accompaniment - CORRECT ANSWER Associated with spina bifida
Muscle Similar to Tibialis Anterior - CORRECT ANSWER Extensor digitorum longus
Hip Joint Hyperextension Prevention - CORRECT ANSWER Iliofemoral ligament
C6 Muscles - CORRECT ANSWER Teres major and pectoralis major
Constant Knee Friction - CORRECT ANSWER Allows knee swing at varying speeds
Toe Rotation Cause - CORRECT ANSWER Excessive PF resistance
