The most common cause of lower extremity amputation in
the United States is:
C
A. Trauma B. Tumor C. Diabetes-related vascular disease
D. Congenital abnormalities
A patient with a traumatic amputation is MOST likely to
demonstrate which characteristic?
C
A. Poor healing potential B. Multiple comorbidities C.
Higher functional potential D. Decreased motivation
Which is the MOST appropriate preoperative PT interven-
tion?
B
A. Initiate gait training B. Educate on contracture pre-
vention C. Avoid discussing prosthetics D. Limit patient
mobility
Why is preoperative strengthening emphasized?
C
A. Prevent phantom pain B. Improve prosthetic cosmetic fit
C. Improve postoperative function D. Reduce limb length
Which lab value BEST indicates poor healing potential?
B
A. Elevated hemoglobin B. Low albumin C. Low potassium
D. Elevated sodium
A patient's INR is significantly elevated. What is the MOST
appropriate PT action?
C
A. Increase activity intensity B. Initiate ambulation training
C. Use caution due to bleeding risk D. Discontinue therapy
permanently
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, Which past medical history finding is MOST concerning
for poor outcomes?
B
A. Athletic background B. Peripheral vascular disease C.
High motivation D. Young age
Which medication class increases fall risk during mobility
training?
B
A. Antibiotics B. Opioids C. Antacids D. Vitamins
A patient reports dizziness when standing. Which medica-
tion is MOST likely responsible?
B
A. Gabapentin B. Antihypertensives C. Insulin D. NSAIDs
A patient with a transtibial amputation places a pillow
under the knee. This increases risk of:
B
A. Hip flexion contracture B. Knee flexion contracture C.
Ankle inversion contracture D. Hip abduction contracture
Which position is BEST for preventing contractures in AKA?
C
A. Supine with pillow under limb B. Prolonged sitting C.
Prone lying D. Side lying
A transfemoral amputee is MOST at risk for which contrac-
ture pattern?
C
A. Knee flexion B. Hip extension C. Hip flexion and abduc-
tion D. Ankle plantarflexion
How often should a patient reposition in bed postopera-
tively? B
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the United States is:
C
A. Trauma B. Tumor C. Diabetes-related vascular disease
D. Congenital abnormalities
A patient with a traumatic amputation is MOST likely to
demonstrate which characteristic?
C
A. Poor healing potential B. Multiple comorbidities C.
Higher functional potential D. Decreased motivation
Which is the MOST appropriate preoperative PT interven-
tion?
B
A. Initiate gait training B. Educate on contracture pre-
vention C. Avoid discussing prosthetics D. Limit patient
mobility
Why is preoperative strengthening emphasized?
C
A. Prevent phantom pain B. Improve prosthetic cosmetic fit
C. Improve postoperative function D. Reduce limb length
Which lab value BEST indicates poor healing potential?
B
A. Elevated hemoglobin B. Low albumin C. Low potassium
D. Elevated sodium
A patient's INR is significantly elevated. What is the MOST
appropriate PT action?
C
A. Increase activity intensity B. Initiate ambulation training
C. Use caution due to bleeding risk D. Discontinue therapy
permanently
1/8
, Which past medical history finding is MOST concerning
for poor outcomes?
B
A. Athletic background B. Peripheral vascular disease C.
High motivation D. Young age
Which medication class increases fall risk during mobility
training?
B
A. Antibiotics B. Opioids C. Antacids D. Vitamins
A patient reports dizziness when standing. Which medica-
tion is MOST likely responsible?
B
A. Gabapentin B. Antihypertensives C. Insulin D. NSAIDs
A patient with a transtibial amputation places a pillow
under the knee. This increases risk of:
B
A. Hip flexion contracture B. Knee flexion contracture C.
Ankle inversion contracture D. Hip abduction contracture
Which position is BEST for preventing contractures in AKA?
C
A. Supine with pillow under limb B. Prolonged sitting C.
Prone lying D. Side lying
A transfemoral amputee is MOST at risk for which contrac-
ture pattern?
C
A. Knee flexion B. Hip extension C. Hip flexion and abduc-
tion D. Ankle plantarflexion
How often should a patient reposition in bed postopera-
tively? B
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