Orthotics and Prosthetics Exam Bundle (GRADED A)

complete lesion of the femoral nerve as it leaves the lumbar plexus affects what motion? A. knee extension B. hip adduction c. hip extension d. knee flexion e. ankle plantarflexion - ANSWER-A. Knee extension what is the largest nerve of the lumbar plexus? - ANSWER-the femoral nerve what ...

Corset - ANSWER-Utilized to provide abdominal compression, support. and relieve pain with mid and low back pathologies. Halo Vest Orthosis - ANSWER-invasive cervical thoracic orthosis that provides full restriction of all cervical motion. commonly used with cervical spinal cord injuries to preven...

Etiology of Amputations - ANSWER-1. 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 - ANSWER-Aka "partial foot" amp...

What types of interventions would you do for a transfemoral amputee? - ANSWER-gluteal sets, hip ADB with band, hip ABD in sidelying, hip extension in prone, hip extension against towel roll What types of interventions would you do with a transtibial amputee? - ANSWER-Quad sets, hip extension with...

What are the borders of Scarpa's triangle? - ANSWER-SAIL - sartorius, adductor longus, and the inguinal ligament Excessive transtibial socket flexion may result in _______ _______ and _______ _______ pressures. - ANSWER-Proximal posterior and distal anterior What are the two functional tasks ...

A patient has sustained a stroke and you note that he has a flexion synergy pattern in his upper extremity and lower extremity. Pick the best answer that describes both synergy patterns: A) UE: shoulder abduction, internal rotation, elbow flexion, forearm pronation, wrist flexion LE: hip flexion, ...

The Ertl procedure is known as an osteomyoplastic amputation reconstruction that performs a bone bridge between what: A) Tibia bridged with the fibula B) Distal end of the radius and ulna C) Distal end of femur bridged with the tibia D) Humerus bridged with the ulna - ANSWER-A) Tibia bridged wit...

(ABC) The American Board for Certification in Orthotics - ANSWER-Promotes higher standards of organized and clinical performance in delivery of pedorthic care also promotes quality and effectiveness of care maintains the integerity of the profession. ABC Certified Orthotist/ Prosthetist - ANSWER-...

D: prosthetics - ANSWER-artificial limbs D: orthotics - ANSWER-braces Prosthetists Job Description - ANSWER-1. design and fit the prosthesis to the patient 2. selects the appropriate materials and components 3. makes all casts, measurements, and modifications (alignment) 4. evaluates th...

Prosthetics - ANSWER-artificial limbs orthotics - ANSWER-braces Prosthetist - ANSWER--design and fit prosthesis -select appropriate materials and components -alignment -evaluates fit and function -teaches patient to care for prosthesis Orthotist - ANSWER--design, fit and fabricate ortho...

Which of these ABC practitioners would be allowed to treat unstable spinal conditions and long bone fracture. - ANSWER-Certified Orthotist Spinal bracing helps to control back pain by all of these except - ANSWER-allowing free vertebral motion These are used to de-weight spinal structures by i...

Patient records should be kept - ANSWER-in locked cabinets outside of patient access areas understanding patients expectations relative to outcomes is - ANSWER-an important fitting consideration the function of the skeletal system is - ANSWER-to provide a flexible framework and to manufacture ...

1. Why was the L-code established? - ANSWER-a. To develop a unified method of describing products/services to payers What is a common compensation for poor flexion of the socket in a TF amputee? - ANSWER-Hyperlordosis If a TF amputee tends to externally "smear" their foot in stance while abd...

Principal cause of amputation in the elderly? Young? - ANSWER-elderly - vascular young - trauma Most common cause of Forequarter (scapulothoracic amputation) + Shoulder Disarticulation? - ANSWER-MALIGNANCY Forequarter (scapulothoracic amputation) - ANSWER-Surgical removal of UE including shou...