Levels of Amputation Quiz

What is the definition of amputation?

• The addition of a body extremity

• The removal of a body extremity

• The replacement of a body extremity

• The enlargement of a body extremity

What are some indications for amputation?

• Minor injury

• Common cold

• Malignant tumors

• Healthy limb

What is the level of amputation that involves amputation of the whole lower limb together with all or part of the hemipelvis?

• Ankle disarticulation

• Knee disarticulation

• Trans-pelvic amputation

• Hip disarticulation

What is the purpose of a prosthesis?

• To decrease mobility

• To control disease process

• To increase infection

• To cause pain

What is the level of amputation that occurs between the hip joint and the knee joint?

• Hip disarticulation

• Trans-femoral amputation

• Knee disarticulation

• Ankle disarticulation

What is the recommended length for transfemoral limbs to allow room for the prosthetic knee?

• 6 inches

• 10 cm

• 15 cm

• 2 inches

What is the level of amputation that occurs below the knee joint?

• Ankle disarticulation

• Trans-tibial amputation

• Partial foot amputation

• Knee disarticulation

What is the level of amputation that involves amputation of the lower limb at the ankle joint?

• Trans-tibial amputation

• Trans-radial amputation

• Ankle disarticulation

• Partial foot amputation

What is the term for amputation of the upper limb distal to the wrist joint?

• Wrist disarticulation

• Elbow disarticulation

• Trans-radial amputation

• Partial hand amputation

What is the level of amputation that occurs between the elbow joint and the wrist joint?

• Wrist disarticulation

• Trans-radial amputation

• Elbow disarticulation

• Trans-humeral amputation