Question 1

&#34;Stubbies&#34; are a type of prosthesis used for&#10;A)unilateral transfemoral amputations.&#10;B)bilateral transfemoral amputations.&#10;C)unilateral transtibial amputations.&#10;D)bilateral transtibial amputations.

Accepted Answer

Stubbies are short prosthetic limbs used primarily for individuals with bilateral transfemoral amputations to help them learn balance and mobility before transitioning to full-length prosthetics.

Question 2

A walker should be considered for use with mobility training when a patient&#10;A)is having difficulty negotiating stairs.&#10;B)shows no stability with crutches.&#10;C)needs to learn a step-through gait pattern.&#10;D)has had a transfemoral amputation.

Accepted Answer

A walker provides more stability than crutches, making it suitable for patients who show no stability with crutches.

Question 3

Postsurgical examination of the residual limb after a short transtibial amputation should include ________________ to ensure good vascularity of the limb.&#10;A)dorsalis pedis pulse monitoring&#10;B)proprioception of the hip and knee&#10;C)bone length&#10;D)limb temperature

Accepted Answer

Monitoring limb temperature is essential for assessing vascularity and tissue health in the residual limb after amputation. Dorsalis pedis pulse monitoring (A) is not applicable because the foot is removed in a transtibial amputation. Proprioception of the hip and knee (B) is important for rehabilitation but not directly related to vascularity. Bone length (C) is a consideration in the initial surgical procedure but does not pertain to post-surgical vascularity checks.

Question 4

A person with a transfemoral amputation is strongly encouraged to spend some time each day in which of the following positions?&#10;A)Seated in a wheelchair&#10;B)Supine with the residual limb elevated&#10;C)Long sitting in bed&#10;D)Prone on a mat or in bed

Accepted Answer

Lying prone helps in stretching the hip flexors and prevents flexion contractures, which are common and problematic for individuals with transfemoral amputations.

Question 5

A common complication seen in figure-of-eight bandaging for a transfemoral amputation is&#10;A)a hip spica.&#10;B)an adductor roll.&#10;C)an overlapping bandage.&#10;D)patellar immobility.

Accepted Answer

An adductor roll is a common complication seen in figure-of-eight bandaging for a transfemoral amputation. The bandage can sometimes push the residual limb towards the midline, causing adduction contracture. To prevent this, an adductor roll is used to keep the limb in neutral position. A hip spica is a type of bandage used for hip or pelvic fractures. Overlapping bandages are not a complication but rather a normal part of the bandaging technique. Patellar immobility is not typically associated with figure-of-eight bandaging for a transfemoral amputation.

Question 6

An air splint would be considered a/n __________ type of postoperative dressing.&#10;A)rigid&#10;B)semirigid&#10;C)elastic wrap&#10;D)soft

Accepted Answer

An air splint is a type of semirigid dressing that uses air pockets to immobilize the affected area and provide support. Unlike rigid dressings, it allows for some movement and adjustment as swelling decreases or healing progresses. It is commonly used for postoperative edema control and fracture management. Elastic wrap and soft dressings provide less rigidity and support, while rigid dressings are completely immobilizing and may hinder recovery.

Question 7

An advantage to the use of a temporary prosthesis is that a temporary prosthesis&#10;A)decreases residual limb edema.&#10;B)allows early return to work in some cases.&#10;C)decreases the need for skin inspection.&#10;D)can be worn overnight.

Accepted Answer

A temporary prosthesis allows early return to work in some cases, as it provides stability and support to the residual limb, enabling the individual to perform basic tasks and activities.

Question 8

The ______________ population is most often associated with traumatic amputations.&#10;A)pediatric male&#10;B)young adult male&#10;C)postmenopausal female&#10;D)geriatric male

Accepted Answer

Young adult males are most often associated with traumatic amputations due to their increased risk-taking behavior and engagement in hazardous activities such as manual labor and sports injuries.

Question 9

Which of the following is an advantage to the use of an elastic shrinker?&#10;A)Early ambulation with the use of a pylon and foot&#10;B)Application in the operating room&#10;C)Lightweight and can be laundered&#10;D)Temperature,pressure,and humidity can be controlled.

Accepted Answer

The advantage of using an elastic shrinker is that it is lightweight and can be laundered, making it convenient for the patient to wear and maintain hygiene. The option A is related to pylon and foot which is not related to the advantages of elastic shrinker. Option B is related to the application in the operating room, which is not a specific advantage of using an elastic shrinker. Option D is not relevant to the advantages of an elastic shrinker.

Question 10

A Symes amputation is described as&#10;A)an ankle disarticulation procedure.&#10;B)a resection of the 3rd,4th,and 5th metatarsals and digits.&#10;C)removal of between 20% and 50% of the tibial length.&#10;D)removal of less than 30% of the femoral length.

Accepted Answer

A Symes amputation is an ankle disarticulation procedure, meaning that the foot is removed at the ankle joint. Option B refers to a transmetatarsal amputation, while option C and D refer to different levels of lower limb amputations that are not classified as Symes amputations.

Question 11

Myoplasty surgical closures in amputations utilize a _______________ procedure.&#10;A)muscle-to-muscle&#10;B)muscle-to-bone&#10;C)tendon-to-bone&#10;D)tendon-to-tendon

Accepted Answer

The answer of Myoplasty surgical closures in amputations utilize a...

Question 12

A prosthesis can accommodate up to _______&#186; of a knee or hip flexion contracture.&#10;A)5&#10;B)10&#10;C)15&#10;D)20

Accepted Answer

The answer of A prosthesis can accommodate up to _______&#186;...

Question 13

As compared with unilateral amputation,a major difference in the rehabilitation plan for a patient with bilateral amputations includes&#10;A)the availability of a wheelchair on a permanent basis.&#10;B)no use of temporary prosthesis.&#10;C)required use of rigid dressings in all cases.&#10;D)no prone positioning during exercise programs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As compared with unilateral amputation,a major difference...

Question 14

Figure-of-eight bandaging of the residual limb is preferred to circular wrapping because circular wrapping creates&#10;A)&#34;dog ears&#34; of the bandage.&#10;B)overlapping angles.&#10;C)a tourniquet effect.&#10;D)a poor anchor.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Figure-of-eight bandaging of the residual limb is...

Question 15

The leading cause of lower extremity amputation is&#10;A)trauma.&#10;B)peripheral vascular disease.&#10;C)osteogenic sarcoma.&#10;D)frostbite.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The leading cause of lower extremity amputation...

Question 16

Under which condition would a surgeon use a secondary closure procedure?&#10;A)When bone ends are sharp&#10;B)If peripheral neuromas are present&#10;C)When infection is suspected&#10;D)If there is poor blood flow to the residual limb

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under which condition would a surgeon use...

Question 17

Noninvasive treatment for phantom pain includes&#10;A)amputation revision.&#10;B)rhizotomies.&#10;C)trigger point injections.&#10;D)transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Noninvasive treatment for phantom pain includes&#10;A)amputation revision.&#10;B)rhizotomies.&#10;C)trigger...

Question 18

A postamputation precaution that should be stressed with all patients is avoidance of&#10;A)sliding the residual limb on the bed.&#10;B)isometric exercises.&#10;C)the prone position.&#10;D)motor control exercises before strengthening.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A postamputation precaution that should be stressed...

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