Deck 22: Pta: Amputation

Question 1

The gait pattern of choice for successful use of prosthesis is which of the following?

A)Step-to gait
B)Step-through gait
C)Two-point alternate
D)Four-point alternate

Answer 1

B

Question 2

You are implementing a postsurgical strengthening program for your patient after a transtibial amputation.All of the following muscle groups of the affected lower extremity are important to include in consideration for future ambulation with prosthesis EXCEPT:

A)Hip abductors
B)Knee extensors
C)Hip flexors
D)Hip extensors

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following two upper extremity muscle groups are the MOST important to strengthen to assist with body lifting during ambulation?

A)Elbow flexors and elbow extensors
B)Scapular depressors and elbow extensors
C)Shoulder adductors and elbow extensors
D)Shoulder abductors and elbow flexors

Answer 3

B

Question 4

You are working with a client with bilateral transfemoral amputation.At patient care rounds, a physical therapist suggests the use of a temporary prosthesis as an alternative to regular prosthetics.Which of the following is an advantage of using a temporary prosthesis?

A)May be a positive motivational factor
B)Allows for earlier bipedal ambulation
C)Can allow older people to walk more safely
D)All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following assistive devices would be LEAST beneficial for the amputee patient?

A)Walker
B)Crutches
C)Cane
D)All of the above

Question 6

Your instructions to a patient who has been fit with an elastic shrinker for the residual limb is to wear it:

A)Whenever the patient dons the prosthesis
B)Whenever the patient is up during the day
C)At least 8 hours a day
D)24 hours a day, except when bathing