Random: Mock Prosthetic Written Exam UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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Random: Mock Prosthetic Written Exam
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
All of the following factors contribute to vaulting with a TF prosthesis EXCEPT:
A. Prosthesis too long
B. Excessive knee friction
C. Inadequate suspension
D. Weak hip extensors - CORRECT ANSWER- D. Weak hip ex...
Random: Mock Prosthetic Written Exam
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
All of the following factors contribute to vaulting with a TF prosthesis EXCEPT:
A. Prosthesis too long
B. Excessive knee friction
C. Inadequate suspension
D. Weak hip extensors - CORRECT ANSWER- D. Weak hip extensors
The gluteus medius is most active during:
A. Initial contact
B. Mid-stance
C. Pre-swing
D. Double limb support - CORRECT ANSWER- B. Mid-stance
Which of the following is a characteristic of a constant friction knee?
A. Eliminates the need for alignment stability
B. Aides in stabilization of the knee during stance
C. Supports body weights when the knee is slightly flexed
D. Reduces heel rise and terminal impact at normal cadence
E. Permits the knee to swing at varying speeds depending on cadence - CORRECT
ANSWER- D. Reduces heel rise and terminal impact at normal cadence
The toe of a TF prosthesis rotates externally at heel strike. Which is the MAIN cause of this
problem?
A. Knee externally rotated
B. Excessive toe out
C. Keel too short
, D. Plantar flexion resistance too firm - CORRECT ANSWER- D. Plantar flexion resistance
too firm
During normal human locomotion, how far does the center of gravity travel in the coronal
plane?
A. 1 inch
B. 2 inches
C. 3 inches
D. 4 inches - CORRECT ANSWER- B. 2 inches
To minimize lateral bending of the trunk due to unilateral hip abductor weakness, it is best to
use:
A. A cane on the ipsilateral side
B. A cane on the contralateral side
C. A cane on both sides
D. Forearm crutches - CORRECT ANSWER- B. A cane on the contralateral side
Surgical attachment of muscle to muscle is called:
A. Myoplasty
B. Myodesis
C. Arthoplasty
D. Arthrodesis - CORRECT ANSWER- A. Myoplasty
The center of gravity reaches its highest point at:
A. Initial contact
B. Loading response
C. Mid-stance
D. Pre-swing - CORRECT ANSWER- C. Mid-stance
During normal human locomotion, between heel contact and foot flat, the ground reaction
force tends to cause which moments at the hip and knee?
A. Hip flexion, knee flexion
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