Levels of Amputation Quiz

What is the definition of amputation?

• The replacement of a body extremity

• The removal of a body extremity

• The fusion of a body extremity

• The addition of a body extremity

What are the indications for amputation?

• Minimal trauma

• Mild infection

• Extensive gangrene

• Benign tumors

What is the level of amputation where the whole lower limb is removed along with part of the hemipelvis?

• Ankle disarticulation

• Trans-pelvic amputation

• Knee disarticulation

• Hip disarticulation

What is the purpose of a prosthesis in amputation?

• To increase infection

• To control disease process

• To cause pain

• To worsen gangrene

What is the amputation level between the hip joint and knee joint called?

• Ankle disarticulation

• Hip disarticulation

• Knee disarticulation

• Trans-femoral amputation

What is the amputation level below the knee joint called?

• Trans-tibial amputation

• Ankle disarticulation

• Hip disarticulation

• Knee disarticulation

What is the amputation level above the elbow joint called?

• Wrist disarticulation

• Elbow disarticulation

• Trans-radial amputation

• Shoulder disarticulation

What is the term for amputation of both upper limbs below the elbow?

• Double Below Knee

• Double Above Elbow

• Double Below Elbow

• Double Above Knee

What is the term for amputation of all four limbs at any level?

• Cross Section

• Cross Site

• Quadruple Amputee

• Multiple Limb Loss

What is the term for a state in which one or more bones or limbs are totally or partially absent?

• Hypoplastic

• Longitudinal deficiency

• Ray

• Deficiency