WorksheetsCare and use of artificial limbs
Total questions: 1
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is the primary purpose of the above knee prosthesis?
To enhance athletic performance
For cosmetic reasons
To assist in personal Rehabilitation and Mobility goals
To increase height
How often should you visit your prosthetist for a checkup?
Every month
Once a year
Every three months
Every six months
What should you do if your prosthesis makes unusual noises or has visible damage?
Wait until it stops on its own
Try to fix it yourself
Call your Hanger Clinic prosthetist immediately
Ignore it as it is normal
What is the correct way to put on the silicone or gel liner?
Attach it using adhesive
Roll it directly onto your leg with the silicone or gel facing inward
Place it loosely over the limb
Roll it directly onto your leg with the silicone or gel facing outward
How can prosthetic socks help with the fit of your prosthesis?
By making the prosthesis waterproof
By increasing the weight of the prosthesis
By adjusting the fit as your residual limb changes in size
By adding color and style
What should you do if you experience redness or tingling at the end of your limb after using the prosthesis?
Apply more lotion to the area
Ignore it as it is part of the adjustment process
Contact your prosthetist
Tighten the prosthesis
What is the recommended initial wearing schedule for your new prosthesis?
Start with 30 minutes to an hour in the morning and afternoon, gradually increasing
Wear it all day from the first day
Wear it only during physical therapy sessions
Use it intermittently throughout the day as needed
How should you clean the gel portion of your liner?
With hot water and bleach
With warm water and soap
With cold water and vinegar
Dry clean only
What should you do before changing the shoes you wear with your prosthesis?
There is no need to adjust anything
Bring the shoes to your Hanger Clinic office for adjustments
Adjust the prosthesis yourself to fit the new shoes
Buy shoes with higher heels
What is the purpose of the Hanger Clinic amp power program?
To conduct research on new prosthetic technologies
To provide financial assistance
To offer peer mentorship, educational resources, and community events
To sell prosthetic accessories
