Orthotic fitter
What is the best course of action when a long time patient asks to be referred to
another practitioner? – answer B. Provide him with a list of certified practitioners
A 75 year old, quadruple bypass, obese patient who is also a transfemoral amputee
come to you with a prescription for a suction socket with hydraulic knee unit and a
dynamic response vertical shock pylon type prosthetic foot. You should: - answerA. Call
the physician and suggest an alternate prescription
Records do not fulfill all of their purposes unless they: - answerD. Are maintained and
up to date
A transtibial amputee has an anatomical A-P measurement of 95mm (3 - 3/4). What is
the correct A-P measurement of the positive model for a PTB hard socket? - answerC.
101mm (4)
A Unilateral transradial prosthetic patient complains that the axilla loop of his harness is
uncomfortable. The most common reason for this complaint is that the Cross point is: -
answerB. Too close to the sound side
Venous return of the blood to the heart is assisted by the: - answerA. Action of the
skeletal muscles
The anterior trim line of the Symes prosthesis usually extends to the level of the patellar
tendon in order to: - answerA. Provide a long lever arm to distribute force
A 23 year old, wrist disarticulation amputee intends to return to work as a carpenter.
Which terminal device will offer the largest range of tool handling capabilities? -
answerB. Dorrance 7
When the counter of the shoe fits too tightly on a SACH foot, which of the following
problems can result? - answerB. Less compression of the heel
Which of the following muscles would be MOST suitable for myoelectric control of the 1.
Elbow joint by a shoulder disarticulation amputee? - answerC. Pectoralis major and
trapezius
Custom fit versus custom fabricated - answerCustom fit orthopedic are off-the-shelf,
custom fabricated pet hoses are created from a custom mold of the patient.
Five things to know before walking into a patient room - answerPatient name, referring
physician, prescription, diagnosis, insurance information
What is the best course of action when a long time patient asks to be referred to
another practitioner? – answer B. Provide him with a list of certified practitioners
A 75 year old, quadruple bypass, obese patient who is also a transfemoral amputee
come to you with a prescription for a suction socket with hydraulic knee unit and a
dynamic response vertical shock pylon type prosthetic foot. You should: - answerA. Call
the physician and suggest an alternate prescription
Records do not fulfill all of their purposes unless they: - answerD. Are maintained and
up to date
A transtibial amputee has an anatomical A-P measurement of 95mm (3 - 3/4). What is
the correct A-P measurement of the positive model for a PTB hard socket? - answerC.
101mm (4)
A Unilateral transradial prosthetic patient complains that the axilla loop of his harness is
uncomfortable. The most common reason for this complaint is that the Cross point is: -
answerB. Too close to the sound side
Venous return of the blood to the heart is assisted by the: - answerA. Action of the
skeletal muscles
The anterior trim line of the Symes prosthesis usually extends to the level of the patellar
tendon in order to: - answerA. Provide a long lever arm to distribute force
A 23 year old, wrist disarticulation amputee intends to return to work as a carpenter.
Which terminal device will offer the largest range of tool handling capabilities? -
answerB. Dorrance 7
When the counter of the shoe fits too tightly on a SACH foot, which of the following
problems can result? - answerB. Less compression of the heel
Which of the following muscles would be MOST suitable for myoelectric control of the 1.
Elbow joint by a shoulder disarticulation amputee? - answerC. Pectoralis major and
trapezius
Custom fit versus custom fabricated - answerCustom fit orthopedic are off-the-shelf,
custom fabricated pet hoses are created from a custom mold of the patient.
Five things to know before walking into a patient room - answerPatient name, referring
physician, prescription, diagnosis, insurance information
