Paxton Patterson Biomedical
Engineering questions and
answers
Engineers who design prosthetic and orthotic devices work in an area called:
- answer Bioengineering
An orthotic is a device that: - answer Supports injured body parts
An orthotic is a replacement limb. - answer False
A prosthetic is a brace or other device that supports or protects a part of the
body. - answer False
A soldier getting a replacement limb would probably be fitted by: - answer An
O&P specialist
New limbs are made from materials that are light, strong, and flexible. -
answer True
A person who has had a limb amputated. - answer An amputee
It's very critical for a prosthetic to fit a patient perfectly. - answer True
A traditional mold is made using concrete. - answer False
, The part of the body that fits into the socket is called the: - answer stump
A prosthetic "container" for a residual limb or stump. - answer socket
A licensed person who measures, designs, fabricates, fits, or services
prostheses. - answer Prosthetist
Which statement is true? For patients learning to use two prosthetic legs, it
takes the: - answer Most energy to move if both legs are missing above the
knees.
A young man who was in excellent shape before his accident, has a better
ability to heal and become independent compared to older or less fit
patients. - answer True
New materials for making prosthetics include: - answer carbon fiber, silicone,
and plastics
If a limb needs to be removed surgically, the operation is called: - answer
amputation
The making and fitting of artificial body parts. - answer prosthetics
To make a good fit for a limb prostheses, the medical team usually: - answer
Makes a mold
It takes more energy for patients to walk on prosthetic limbs than to use a
cane, crutches, or walker. - answer True
Today, artificial limbs are still being made out of wood with leather straps
that attach to the body. - answer False
Engineering questions and
answers
Engineers who design prosthetic and orthotic devices work in an area called:
- answer Bioengineering
An orthotic is a device that: - answer Supports injured body parts
An orthotic is a replacement limb. - answer False
A prosthetic is a brace or other device that supports or protects a part of the
body. - answer False
A soldier getting a replacement limb would probably be fitted by: - answer An
O&P specialist
New limbs are made from materials that are light, strong, and flexible. -
answer True
A person who has had a limb amputated. - answer An amputee
It's very critical for a prosthetic to fit a patient perfectly. - answer True
A traditional mold is made using concrete. - answer False
, The part of the body that fits into the socket is called the: - answer stump
A prosthetic "container" for a residual limb or stump. - answer socket
A licensed person who measures, designs, fabricates, fits, or services
prostheses. - answer Prosthetist
Which statement is true? For patients learning to use two prosthetic legs, it
takes the: - answer Most energy to move if both legs are missing above the
knees.
A young man who was in excellent shape before his accident, has a better
ability to heal and become independent compared to older or less fit
patients. - answer True
New materials for making prosthetics include: - answer carbon fiber, silicone,
and plastics
If a limb needs to be removed surgically, the operation is called: - answer
amputation
The making and fitting of artificial body parts. - answer prosthetics
To make a good fit for a limb prostheses, the medical team usually: - answer
Makes a mold
It takes more energy for patients to walk on prosthetic limbs than to use a
cane, crutches, or walker. - answer True
Today, artificial limbs are still being made out of wood with leather straps
that attach to the body. - answer False
