Chapter 25: Orthopedic Conditions

Front

What is the PRIMARY goal of OT in orthopedic rehabilitation?

Back

Restore function and promote independence in daily activities

Front

Which assistive device is MOST commonly used during early hip replacement recovery? Options: Quad cane, Reacher, TENS unit, Weighted utensils

Back

Reacher

Front

Which hip precaution is MOST important after a posterior hip replacement? Options: Avoid hip abduction, Avoid hip flexion past 90 degrees, Avoid external rotation, Encourage frequent stair climbing

Back

Avoid hip flexion past 90 degrees

Front

Which occupation is MOST affected by shoulder arthritis? Options: Toileting, Driving, Overhead reaching tasks like retrieving items from a cabinet, Computer typing

Back

Overhead reaching tasks like retrieving items from a cabinet

Front

What is the BEST approach to manage edema following an orthopedic hand injury?

Back

Elevation and compression

Front

What role does OT play in post-operative care after a total knee arthroplasty?

Back

Training in adaptive techniques for dressing and bathing

Front

Which activity MOST violates total hip precautions? Options: Crossing legs while seated, Using a sock aid, Sitting on a raised toilet seat, Using a walker for ambulation

Back

Crossing legs while seated

Front

Which intervention is MOST appropriate to prevent disuse atrophy in orthopedic conditions? Options: Bedrest, Passive ROM only, Active participation in daily occupations, Immobilization splinting

Back

Active participation in daily occupations

Front

Which orthosis is commonly used for a client with a distal radius fracture? Options: Thumb spica splint, Wrist cock-up orthosis, Long arm cast, Dynamic elbow splint

Back

Wrist cock-up orthosis

Front

After a total shoulder arthroplasty, which position should be AVOIDED during early recovery?

Back

Shoulder extension beyond neutral