ABC Prosthetics Written Exam questions
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with answers |\
What movements are required to operate a standard
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trans-radial prosthesis? - CORRECT ANSWERS |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
✔✔Biscapular abduction and Gleno-humeral flexion |\ |\ |\ |\
What is the prehension pattern most frequently used by
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prosthetic hands? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Palmar
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What is the proper orientation when taking an impression
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for all levels of trans-radial amputation? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔Neutral Pro-Supination, 90 degrees
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Determine efficiency if a force of 6 lbs is necessary to
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open the TD fully and 9 lbs are needed at the hanger -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔67% (terminal device force
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divided by hanger force) |\ |\ |\
Which muscle acts in the same way a control cable pulls
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on the thumb of the terminal device? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔Extensor Pollicis Brevis |\ |\ |\
, Polycentric Hinges are used to - CORRECT ANSWERS |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
✔✔Relieve cubital bunching |\ |\
Which is not a forearm flexor?
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- Biceps
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- Brachialis
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-Supinator
-Pronator Teres - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Supinator
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The muscles that comprise the rotator cuff are - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔Teres minor, supraspinatus, infraspinatus,
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subscapularis
What is the main cause of upper extremity amputation? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Trauma |\ |\
How much can the single axis hinge restrict pronation-
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supination and still be acceptable for patient use? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Trick question |\ |\ |\
Single axis hinge negates pronation-supination
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The main advantage of the Wrist Flexion Unit over the
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Flexion Wrist is - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Wrist flexion unit
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can rotate in all planes
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with answers |\
What movements are required to operate a standard
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trans-radial prosthesis? - CORRECT ANSWERS |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
✔✔Biscapular abduction and Gleno-humeral flexion |\ |\ |\ |\
What is the prehension pattern most frequently used by
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prosthetic hands? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Palmar
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What is the proper orientation when taking an impression
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for all levels of trans-radial amputation? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔Neutral Pro-Supination, 90 degrees
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Determine efficiency if a force of 6 lbs is necessary to
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open the TD fully and 9 lbs are needed at the hanger -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔67% (terminal device force
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divided by hanger force) |\ |\ |\
Which muscle acts in the same way a control cable pulls
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on the thumb of the terminal device? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔Extensor Pollicis Brevis |\ |\ |\
, Polycentric Hinges are used to - CORRECT ANSWERS |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
✔✔Relieve cubital bunching |\ |\
Which is not a forearm flexor?
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- Biceps
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- Brachialis
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-Supinator
-Pronator Teres - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Supinator
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The muscles that comprise the rotator cuff are - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔Teres minor, supraspinatus, infraspinatus,
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subscapularis
What is the main cause of upper extremity amputation? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Trauma |\ |\
How much can the single axis hinge restrict pronation-
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supination and still be acceptable for patient use? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Trick question |\ |\ |\
Single axis hinge negates pronation-supination
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The main advantage of the Wrist Flexion Unit over the
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Flexion Wrist is - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Wrist flexion unit
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can rotate in all planes
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