POAT Final Exam Questions With Answers
POAT Final Exam Questions With Answers What happens with a medial heel whip? - ANSWER- At toe off, the heel goes medial then corrects back laterally for heel strike What causes a medial heel whip? - ANSWER- The prosthesis is donned in too much external rotation What happens with a lateral heel whip? - ANSWER- At toe off, the heel goes laterally then corrects back medially for heel strike What causes a lateral heel whip? - ANSWER- The prothesis is donned in too much internal rotation Phantom Limb Sensation - ANSWER- Itching, burning, tingling, hot and cold sensations Phantom Limb Pain - ANSWER- Aching, cramping, shooting pain Residual Limb Pain - ANSWER- Pain in the residual limb, may indicate infection or other pathology K0 - ANSWER- Patient does not have the ability or potential to ambulate or transfer safely with or without assistance and a prosthesis does not enhance quality of life or mobility K1 - ANSWER- Limited and unlimited household ambulator; The patient has the ability or potential to use a prosthesis for transfers or ambulation on level surfaces at fixed cadence K2 - ANSWER- Limited community ambulator; The patient has the ability or potential for ambulation with the ability to traverse low-level environmental barriers such as curbs, stairs or uneven surfaces
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