Prosthetic Mock Written 1 exam with 89
Questions and Answers.
The change in original length of a body divided by its original length is the calculation for what
material property? -
** Strain
In the transverse plane, as the knee flexes, the tibia __________ with respect to the femur. -
** Internally Rotates
A "cookie crusher" (St Anthony's) circuit used for pediatric myoelectric prostheses is analogous in
function to a ___________. -
** Two-site digital system
*Cookie crusher has no variable speed. One side (flexors) opens the hand the other side closes
(extensors) or vice versa.
What is an appropriate age to activate a cable driven terminal device for a child with a congenital
transradial amputation? -
** 15-24 months
The most common cause of lower extremity amputation is _______. -
** Peripheral Vascular Disease
What is/are possible cause(s) of the patient feeling that he is walking up hill? -
** Foot is too plantar flexed
If the forearm lift loop is moved distally from a position of 1.5" away from the elbow axis to 2" away
from the elbow axis, flexing the elbow will require ______. -
** Less Force
What might cause the person with a transtibial prosthesis to skuff their toe on the prosthetic side -
, ** Foot too plantarflexed
Partial foot amputations often end up in a(n) _______ posture. -
** Equinus
The biceps femoris relief should be ________ and _______ than that of the other hamstrings. -
** Lower, Larger
The main extensor of the hip joint is -
** The Gluteus Maximus
What bi-articular muscle flexes the knee and plantarflexes the foot? -
** Gastrocnemius
The anterograde-medial relief in the quadrilateral socket is for the -
** Adductor Longus Muscle
In the PTB design, frontal plane socket tilt should be ________ after bench alignment. -
** 5 Degrees of ADDuction
A predominantly childhood disease, which is caused by a bacterial infection, often present in a clinic
as a bilateral transtibial and bilateral partial hand amputation is -
** Meningococcemia
In order to check the appropriate length of the distal housing, a hook terminal device (i.e. 5XA)
needs to be positioned in -
** Pronation
What type of moment would you expect to see at toe-off if the prosthetic socket were placed
excessively posteriorly? -
** Extension
Questions and Answers.
The change in original length of a body divided by its original length is the calculation for what
material property? -
** Strain
In the transverse plane, as the knee flexes, the tibia __________ with respect to the femur. -
** Internally Rotates
A "cookie crusher" (St Anthony's) circuit used for pediatric myoelectric prostheses is analogous in
function to a ___________. -
** Two-site digital system
*Cookie crusher has no variable speed. One side (flexors) opens the hand the other side closes
(extensors) or vice versa.
What is an appropriate age to activate a cable driven terminal device for a child with a congenital
transradial amputation? -
** 15-24 months
The most common cause of lower extremity amputation is _______. -
** Peripheral Vascular Disease
What is/are possible cause(s) of the patient feeling that he is walking up hill? -
** Foot is too plantar flexed
If the forearm lift loop is moved distally from a position of 1.5" away from the elbow axis to 2" away
from the elbow axis, flexing the elbow will require ______. -
** Less Force
What might cause the person with a transtibial prosthesis to skuff their toe on the prosthetic side -
, ** Foot too plantarflexed
Partial foot amputations often end up in a(n) _______ posture. -
** Equinus
The biceps femoris relief should be ________ and _______ than that of the other hamstrings. -
** Lower, Larger
The main extensor of the hip joint is -
** The Gluteus Maximus
What bi-articular muscle flexes the knee and plantarflexes the foot? -
** Gastrocnemius
The anterograde-medial relief in the quadrilateral socket is for the -
** Adductor Longus Muscle
In the PTB design, frontal plane socket tilt should be ________ after bench alignment. -
** 5 Degrees of ADDuction
A predominantly childhood disease, which is caused by a bacterial infection, often present in a clinic
as a bilateral transtibial and bilateral partial hand amputation is -
** Meningococcemia
In order to check the appropriate length of the distal housing, a hook terminal device (i.e. 5XA)
needs to be positioned in -
** Pronation
What type of moment would you expect to see at toe-off if the prosthetic socket were placed
excessively posteriorly? -
** Extension
