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Etiology of Amputations - ANSWER1. Vascular Disease (Diabetes & PAOD most common) 2. Infections 3. Trauma 4. Cancer 5. Congenital Toe Amputation - ANSWER*Distal to MTP joint*. ORTHOTIC: - NONE - Shoe filler for dead space Transmetatarsal Amputation - ANSWERAka "partial foot" amputation; *proximal to MT heads & through MT shafts. ORTHOTIC: - NONE - Shoe filler for dead space - Rocker bottom shoe - Lift in shoes to allow heel-to-ground contact ROM: - Maintain DF ROM &...

T or F? All physicians follow the same protocol for postoperative conditions - ANSWERfalse T or F? The resting hand posture is 10 to 20 degrees of wrist extension, 10 degrees of ulnar deviation, 15 to 20 degrees of metacarpophalangeal (MCP) flexion, and partial flexion and abduction of the thumb - ANSWERtrue T or F? therapists should encourage persons to carry their affected extremities in guarded or protective positions to ensure that no further harm is done to the injury - ANSWERF T o...

how do you determine stirrup length? - ANSWER(height of medial malleolus)x2 + width of heel +6mm how do you determine band length? - ANSWER1/2 circumference + 38mm minimum clearance for ankle joints - ANSWER6 mm medial, 5 mm lateral minimum clearance for knee joints - ANSWER6 mm medial, 3 mm lateral add 3mm if using drop locks KAFO: what changes could you make to reduce recurvatum? - ANSWERmake bands more shallow; move calf band up and distal calf band down; increase heel height ...

Unit of measurement for compression stockings (and what else) - ANSWERmmHg (blood) Level of compression stockings that can be bought over the counter - ANSWER10-20 mmHg 4 Indications for compression stockings - ANSWERBurns dependent edema lypmhedema varicose veins Maximum compression is achieved where in the leg - ANSWERIn the ankle 4 Soft Cervical Collar Indications - ANSWERNeck extension injuries Strain Stess Whiplash Main purpose of soft cervical collar - ANSWERkinestetic...

SOAP - ANSWER• S = Subjective • O = Objective • A = Assessment • P = Plan SUBJECTIVE - ANSWER-What happened -How it happened -Patient's descriptions -Where it happened (e.g. surface, weather conditions, etc.) -When it happened -Previous history -Any unusual noises/sensations heard/felt -What treatment has been done for it -Etc. OBJECTIVE - ANSWEREverything you SEE and DO Results of limitations, instability, apprehension › General appearance (discolorati...

What is the primary purpose of an orthosis? - ANSWERImprove function What is the first step in selecting an orthosis? - ANSWERDetermine the most appropriate appliance for an individual according to their functional activity limitations What does it mean to optimize function? - ANSWERImprove the quality of life What makes an ideal orthosis? - ANSWERThe four C's Control Comfort Cosmesis Cost What are the four C's? Explain each - ANSWERControl - an ideal orthosis controls abnormal...

indications for orthotic prescription - ANSWER1. stabilization/support 2. functional 3. protective 4. corrective what is the purpose of this orthotic? - ANSWERprotective what is the purpose of a swedish knee cage? - ANSWERprevents knee hyperextension purpose of ankle air cast: - ANSWER- prevents inversion & eversion of the ankle - allows pts to use muscles for PF/DF purpose of this hip orthotic: - ANSWERto prevent recurrent hip subluxations what is the function of this hand o...

What is the best course of action when a long time patient asks to be referred to another practitioner? - ANSWERB. Provide him with a list of certified practitioners A 75 year old, quadruple bypass, obese patient who is also a transfemoral amputee come to you with a prescription for a suction socket with hydraulic knee unit and a dynamic response vertical shock pylon type prosthetic foot. You should: - ANSWERA. Call the physician and suggest an alternate prescription Records do not fulfill...

ultimately the frequency of helmet recertification & reconditioning is up the discretion of the athletic trainer. however, if no warranty exists or after the warranty expires, how often must helmets be recertified & reconditioned using a vendor approved by the national operating committee on standards for athletic equipment (NOCSAE)? a. every year b. every 2 years c. at the end of the playing season d. every 4 years e. recertification/reconditioning not recommended after warranty expires ...

Spinal bracing helps to control back pain by all of these, except: Limiting motion, Unloading discs, Allowing free vertebral motion, or Unloading vertebrae? - ANSWERAllowing free vertebral motion (includes: Limiting motion, Unloading discs & vertebrae) These are used to de-weight spinal structures by increasing abdominal compression: Corsets, Cervical Orthoses (CO), Cervicothoracic Orthoses (CTO), or Sacroiliac Orthoses (SIO)? - ANSWERCorsets Thermoplastic panels added to a corset: Enha...

Which type of nerve is typically unaffected by diabetic peripheral neuropathy? - ANSWERAural Which of the following is an anticonvulsant commonly used to treat the effects of peripheral neurpathy? - ANSWERGabapentin The ABC Credential Holder must receive a ____________ from a physician or other licensed healthcare prescriber or other valid ___________ that meets the Profession's standards before providing any orthosis, prosthesis or pedorthic device to a patient. - ANSWERPrescription, ord...

Protective sensation, circulation and environmental barriors - ANSWERThe scope of practice or patient's needs for therapeutic shoes as it relates to or includes, but is not limited to, the evaluation of all of these: 25 - ANSWERHow many CE hours must be obtained every 5 years? Measuring patient for shoes, material selection & patient education - ANSWERImplementation of the CFts's treatment plan includes: Patient assessment, formulation of a treatment plan, implementation of the treatm...

Patients recovering from Guillian-Barre syndrome experience motor function return in which pattern? a) Asymmetrical b) Distal to Proximal c) Proximal to distal d) Unilateral - ANSWERC Inadequate strength of the gastrocnemius results in which of the following gait deficiencies? a) Foot slap @ loading response b) Excessive dorsiflexion @ midstance c) Hip hyperextension @ midstance d) Toe drag in swing - ANSWERB An AFO with trimlines posterior to the malleoli provides PRIME? ...

All of the following is true of the skeletal system except: A. It protects our internal organs B. It produces both red and white blood cells C. It acts as a storehouse for certain minerals D. It acts as a filter for the lymphatic system - ANSWERD. It acts as a filter for the lymphatic system T/F: Babies have more bones than adults - ANSWERTrue - Babies have more bones than adults Short bones are typically found in these areas: A. Wrists B. Ankles C. Cranium D. Wrists & Ankles - ANS...

What is the primary function of the Trapezius left and right - ANSWERElevate the shoulders In fitting spinal orthoses, what is an important measurement left and right? - ANSWERA very snug full hip measurment What's the landmark for the anterior inferior margin of any spinal or abdominal support? - ANSWERAt the level of the symphysis pubis What is the" brown bag syndrome? - ANSWERFailure to teach the patiient to remove and re-apply the product. The inferior margin of the sacrum can ...

All of the following is true of the Skeletal System except: - ANSWERa. It protects our internal organs b. It acts as a storehouse for certain minerals C. It acts as a filter for the lymphatic system d. It produces both red and white blood cells Short bones are typically found in these areas: - ANSWERa. Wrists b. Cranium C. Wrists and Ankle d. Ankles True or false. Babies have more bones than adults. - ANSWERA. True b. False This bone is the longest and strongest in the human body...

Patient records should be kept - ANSWERin locked cabinets outside of patient access areas understanding patients expectations relative to outcomes is - ANSWERan important fitting consideration the function of the skeletal system is - ANSWERto provide a flexible framework and to manufacture red blood cells ligaments heal best with - ANSWERcontrolled stress motion In common practice, an avulsion is - ANSWERTorn tendon Concentric muscle activity - ANSWERAccelerates mass Tendons fu...

What motion causes whiplash? - ANSWERHyperextension or hyperflexion of the cervical spine. What part of the anatomy is affected by whiplash? - ANSWERThe cervical spine. Define Stenosis - ANSWERThe abnormal narrowing of a passage of the body. What part of the anatomy is affected by degenerative disc disease? - ANSWERAnywhere in the spine. What part of the anatomy is affected by clavicle fracture/shoulder subluxation? - ANSWERThe clavicle and the shoulder socket. Specifically the humer...

All of the following is true of the Skeletal System except: It protects our internal organs, It produces both RBC & WBC, It acts as a storehouse for certain minerals, or It acts as a filter for the lymphatic system? - ANSWERit acts as a filter for the lymphatic system T/F: Babies have more bones than adults? - ANSWERTrue Short bones are typically found in these areas: Wrists, Ankles, Cranium, or Wrists & Ankles? - ANSWERWrist & Ankle This bone is the longest & strongest in the human b...

Strongest material for AFO - ANSWERPropoly Elements needed room - ANSWERStool, exam table, mirror, chair with arms, parallel bars Decrease pathogens - ANSWERWear gloves, masks, gown Who should you ask about pathogens? - ANSWERRed cross, local hospital Patient surveys should be done how often? - ANSWEREvery 18 months Patient intake: - ANSWERpersonal info, financial matters, expectations, history, patient records, path of disease Manual Eval - ANSWERSkin condition, ROM, muscle st...