POAT final exam question s with 100%
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Phantom _______ is described as shooting pain, severe cramping, or distressing
burning sensation that may be localized in the amputated foot or present throughout the
missing limb. CORRECT ANSWERS Pain
(More common in those with longstanding pre-op pain and after traumatic amputation)
Phantom __________ is typically described as a sense of numbness, tingling, tickling,
or pressure in the missing limb, and some complain of itchy toes or mild cramps in the
foot or calf. CORRECT ANSWERS Sensation
Kids are always ____ level no matter what. CORRECT ANSWERS K4
K level ___: This does not imply the ability or potential to ambulate or transfer safely
with or without assistance, and such a prosthesis does not enhance the individual's
quality of life or mobility. CORRECT ANSWERS 0
K level ___: This enables the ability or potential to use a prosthesis for transfers or
ambulation on level surfaces at a fixed cadence; it is a household ambulator. Feet:
SACH • Limited functional ability • For transfers and limited ambulation • Absorbs impact
on heel strike • Minimal energy return CORRECT ANSWERS 1
K level ___: A prosthesis at this level enables the ability or potential for ambulation with
and to traverse low-level environmental barriers such as curbs, stairs, and uneven
surfaces; it is a limited community ambulator. Feet: Able to walk inside ones home •
Able to walk in community at a slow pace • Single speed • Ossur Flex-foot K2 balance •
Endolite Navigator • Trulife Kinetic CORRECT ANSWERS 2
K level ___: Such a prosthesis can facilitate the ability or potential for ambulation with
variable cadence; it is an advanced community ambulator, enabling the amputee to
traverse most environmental barriers. It may also enable vocational, therapeutic, or
exercise activity that demands utilization of the prosthesis beyond simple locomotion.
Feet: Ability or potential to do all daily activities • Walk at a variable cadence •
Lightweight flexible carbon fiber • Reduce energy consumption • Increased ankle motion
• Reduce sound side loading • Store and return energy • Can also be matched with
separate ankle joint • Ossur Flex Foot, Freedom Innovations, • Microprocessor feet-
Ossur Proprio, Endolite Elan, BiOM CORRECT ANSWERS 3
K level ___: This type of prosthesis implies an ability or potential for ambulation that
exceeds basic ambulation skills, exhibiting high-impact, stress, or energy levels; it is
useful to active children, young adults, and older adults engaged in recreational
activities and sports. Feet:For the serious athlete, weekend runner • Sprinting and
, running • Multiaxisfeet for golfers, hikers • Swim foot • Rock climbing foot CORRECT
ANSWERS 4
Symes amputation CORRECT ANSWERS surgical removal of the foot at the ankle joint
with removal of the malleoli
Amputation levels CORRECT ANSWERS o Transmetatarsal - through midsection of all
metatarsals
o Syme's - ankle removal - heel pad at distal Tibia for WBing
o Transtibial - a long Below Knee Amputation (BKA) - >50% tibia length pared, standard
BKA 20-50%, short BKA, <20%
o Knee disarticulation - through knee joint, femur intact
o Transfemoral - long Above Knee Amputation (AKA) - >60%, standard, 35-60%, Short
>35%
o Hip Disarticulation - through hip joint, pelvis intact
o Hemipelvectomy - resection of lower half of pelvis
o Hemicorporectomy - amputation of both LL and pelvis below L4-L5 line
o Wrist disarticulation - through wrist joint
o Transradial - Below Elbow (BE) amputation
o Elbow disarticulation -through elbow joint
o Transhumeral - Above Elbow
o Shoulder disarticulation - through shoulder joint
What are two reasons that a prosthetic may feel heavy? CORRECT ANSWERS
Weakness
Not enough socks
True or false:
If there is not enough socks the patient may feel distal end limb pain or pressure.
CORRECT ANSWERS True
The lanyard system is used for __________ limbs. CORRECT ANSWERS Fleshy
_____ ___________ contracture will present with low back pain and hyper lordosis.
CORRECT ANSWERS Hip flexion
Half sock is more used for _______________. CORRECT ANSWERS Transtibial
_________ whip is a heel whip that occurs during initial swing. It may result from
complications with the suspension or the device may be donned with excess rotation.
CORRECT ANSWERS Lateral
_________ whip occurs during the initial swing. May result from complications with
suspension or device may be donned with excess rotation. In this case the knee will
move laterally. CORRECT ANSWERS Medial
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Phantom _______ is described as shooting pain, severe cramping, or distressing
burning sensation that may be localized in the amputated foot or present throughout the
missing limb. CORRECT ANSWERS Pain
(More common in those with longstanding pre-op pain and after traumatic amputation)
Phantom __________ is typically described as a sense of numbness, tingling, tickling,
or pressure in the missing limb, and some complain of itchy toes or mild cramps in the
foot or calf. CORRECT ANSWERS Sensation
Kids are always ____ level no matter what. CORRECT ANSWERS K4
K level ___: This does not imply the ability or potential to ambulate or transfer safely
with or without assistance, and such a prosthesis does not enhance the individual's
quality of life or mobility. CORRECT ANSWERS 0
K level ___: This enables the ability or potential to use a prosthesis for transfers or
ambulation on level surfaces at a fixed cadence; it is a household ambulator. Feet:
SACH • Limited functional ability • For transfers and limited ambulation • Absorbs impact
on heel strike • Minimal energy return CORRECT ANSWERS 1
K level ___: A prosthesis at this level enables the ability or potential for ambulation with
and to traverse low-level environmental barriers such as curbs, stairs, and uneven
surfaces; it is a limited community ambulator. Feet: Able to walk inside ones home •
Able to walk in community at a slow pace • Single speed • Ossur Flex-foot K2 balance •
Endolite Navigator • Trulife Kinetic CORRECT ANSWERS 2
K level ___: Such a prosthesis can facilitate the ability or potential for ambulation with
variable cadence; it is an advanced community ambulator, enabling the amputee to
traverse most environmental barriers. It may also enable vocational, therapeutic, or
exercise activity that demands utilization of the prosthesis beyond simple locomotion.
Feet: Ability or potential to do all daily activities • Walk at a variable cadence •
Lightweight flexible carbon fiber • Reduce energy consumption • Increased ankle motion
• Reduce sound side loading • Store and return energy • Can also be matched with
separate ankle joint • Ossur Flex Foot, Freedom Innovations, • Microprocessor feet-
Ossur Proprio, Endolite Elan, BiOM CORRECT ANSWERS 3
K level ___: This type of prosthesis implies an ability or potential for ambulation that
exceeds basic ambulation skills, exhibiting high-impact, stress, or energy levels; it is
useful to active children, young adults, and older adults engaged in recreational
activities and sports. Feet:For the serious athlete, weekend runner • Sprinting and
, running • Multiaxisfeet for golfers, hikers • Swim foot • Rock climbing foot CORRECT
ANSWERS 4
Symes amputation CORRECT ANSWERS surgical removal of the foot at the ankle joint
with removal of the malleoli
Amputation levels CORRECT ANSWERS o Transmetatarsal - through midsection of all
metatarsals
o Syme's - ankle removal - heel pad at distal Tibia for WBing
o Transtibial - a long Below Knee Amputation (BKA) - >50% tibia length pared, standard
BKA 20-50%, short BKA, <20%
o Knee disarticulation - through knee joint, femur intact
o Transfemoral - long Above Knee Amputation (AKA) - >60%, standard, 35-60%, Short
>35%
o Hip Disarticulation - through hip joint, pelvis intact
o Hemipelvectomy - resection of lower half of pelvis
o Hemicorporectomy - amputation of both LL and pelvis below L4-L5 line
o Wrist disarticulation - through wrist joint
o Transradial - Below Elbow (BE) amputation
o Elbow disarticulation -through elbow joint
o Transhumeral - Above Elbow
o Shoulder disarticulation - through shoulder joint
What are two reasons that a prosthetic may feel heavy? CORRECT ANSWERS
Weakness
Not enough socks
True or false:
If there is not enough socks the patient may feel distal end limb pain or pressure.
CORRECT ANSWERS True
The lanyard system is used for __________ limbs. CORRECT ANSWERS Fleshy
_____ ___________ contracture will present with low back pain and hyper lordosis.
CORRECT ANSWERS Hip flexion
Half sock is more used for _______________. CORRECT ANSWERS Transtibial
_________ whip is a heel whip that occurs during initial swing. It may result from
complications with the suspension or the device may be donned with excess rotation.
CORRECT ANSWERS Lateral
_________ whip occurs during the initial swing. May result from complications with
suspension or device may be donned with excess rotation. In this case the knee will
move laterally. CORRECT ANSWERS Medial
