OTR 640-midterm 2 questions with correct answers
Most common causes of amputations Correct Answer-Trauma, PVA,
tumor, congenital malformation
Truama amputations can be due to Correct Answer-cut, tear, burn,
freeze, MVA, machinery, gunshot, electrical burn
PVA Correct Answer-peripheral vascular disease
_______ limb loss is more prevalent then _______ limb loss Correct
Answer-Lower/ upper
leading cause of lower limb amputation _____________ Correct
Answer-is lower limb ischemia from vascular disease because of
smoking and diabetes
levels of amputation Correct Answer-study handout
preprosthetic phase Correct Answer-preparing limb for prosthesis
prosthetic phase Correct Answer-treatment involves increasing tolerance
and function with prosthesis
ampuatation Correct Answer-partial or complete removal of an
extremity
, residual limb Correct Answer-Remaining part of limb following
amputation
prosthetic sock Correct Answer-portion of prosthesis that is fitted over
residual limb, protect limb
Psychological effects of amputation Correct Answer-feeling of
hopelessness, bitterness, anger, denial of handicap, mourning over loss
of limb. Feelings of increased dependence, loneliness, isolation,
depression
seeing residual limb first time ____ Correct Answer-may cause shock,
panic, suicidal impulses, rage, and disbelief
Physical loss with prosthesis Correct Answer-skin may have delayed
healing, skin break down, infected cysts, allergic reactions, edema,
necrotic areas may develop, skin grafting adhere
An ill fitting socket or wrinkle in sock may cause Correct Answer-skin
breakdown
ill fitting sock can cuase Correct Answer-edema
development of sebaceous cysts can be treated with Correct Answer-
moist heat
Most common causes of amputations Correct Answer-Trauma, PVA,
tumor, congenital malformation
Truama amputations can be due to Correct Answer-cut, tear, burn,
freeze, MVA, machinery, gunshot, electrical burn
PVA Correct Answer-peripheral vascular disease
_______ limb loss is more prevalent then _______ limb loss Correct
Answer-Lower/ upper
leading cause of lower limb amputation _____________ Correct
Answer-is lower limb ischemia from vascular disease because of
smoking and diabetes
levels of amputation Correct Answer-study handout
preprosthetic phase Correct Answer-preparing limb for prosthesis
prosthetic phase Correct Answer-treatment involves increasing tolerance
and function with prosthesis
ampuatation Correct Answer-partial or complete removal of an
extremity
, residual limb Correct Answer-Remaining part of limb following
amputation
prosthetic sock Correct Answer-portion of prosthesis that is fitted over
residual limb, protect limb
Psychological effects of amputation Correct Answer-feeling of
hopelessness, bitterness, anger, denial of handicap, mourning over loss
of limb. Feelings of increased dependence, loneliness, isolation,
depression
seeing residual limb first time ____ Correct Answer-may cause shock,
panic, suicidal impulses, rage, and disbelief
Physical loss with prosthesis Correct Answer-skin may have delayed
healing, skin break down, infected cysts, allergic reactions, edema,
necrotic areas may develop, skin grafting adhere
An ill fitting socket or wrinkle in sock may cause Correct Answer-skin
breakdown
ill fitting sock can cuase Correct Answer-edema
development of sebaceous cysts can be treated with Correct Answer-
moist heat
