WorksheetsUNIT 3 Amputees - 1
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Specifically trained to work with prostheses, such as artificial limbs and other body parts.
Prosthetist
General Surgeon
Prosthesis
Rehab therapist
There ex's is a crucial component treatment for BKA/AKA patients. Which ex's are not a priority:
HS strenghtening
Hip flexors strengthening
Hip abductors strengthening
E.R strengthening
What are the major causes of amputation
Smoking
An inactive person
PVD, trauma, osteogenic sarcoma
None of the above
Which surgical procedure includes: Muscle to Muscle closure (agonist to antagonist)
Myodesis closure
Myofascial closure
Tenodesis closure
Myoplasty closure
All these are benefits of rigid post op dressings, except:
Goes over dressings
Not adjustable or removable unless it is cut off like a cast
BKA knee immobilized in full extension
Better Psychological adjustment
When applying ace wrapping pressure should be:
Circular patterns with the same pressure
No pressure at all
More pressure distally
More pressure proximally
When a Pt should wear a shrinker?
Never
2-3 hours day
Whenever the prosthesis is not on
after a shower
Which AD allows a more normal gait pattern?
Knee scooter
SPC
RW
Crutches
Which of the following is not a common contracture after BKA/AKA?
Hip IR
Hip flex
Hip abd
Hip ER
A bundle of nerve endings in the residual limb:
Neuroma
Myotome
Dermatone
Neuralgia
Which K Level amputee Pt has the ability or potential for transfers or household ambulation with a SACH prosthetic foot?
K-Level 0
K-Level 1
K-Level 4
All are correct
Which component of a prosthesis is responsible for keeping it securely in place and preventing it from sliding off?
Suspension
Vacuum Assisted suspension is not necessary
Pylon
Socket
What are Medicare Functional Classification Levels or K-Levels?
Medicare's rating system to indicate a Pt's rehab potential and the use a prosthetic limb
Medicare's rating system for reimbursement
Medicare Insurance for the elderly
All are correct
Which UE's strengthening ex's are crucial for amputee patients:
Sh Abductors and pronators
Sh extension and Elbow flexors
Sh depressors and Elbow extensors
All are correct
Pt with Transfemoral amputation which combination of muscles is necessary to move the prosthesis?
Combination of hip flexion and forward pelvic rotation
Combination of hip flexion and abduction
Co-contracted hip flexors and extensors
Combination of al hip musculature at the same time
