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Prosthetic MC

Question 1 of 166

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The Ertl procedure is known as an osteomyoplastic amputation reconstruction that
performs a bone bridge between what:

Select one of the following:

  • Tibia bridged with the fibula

  • Distal end of the radius and ulna

  • Distal end of femur bridged with the tibia

  • Humerus bridged with the ulna

Explanation

Question 2 of 166

1

A below knee amputee is seen in your clinic for a follow up appointment and states he feels
anterior/distal discomfort in his prosthetic socket. Choose all correct answer(s) to address
this problem:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Extend the prosthetic socket

  • Flex the prosthetic socket

  • Add pretibial pads to the prosthetic socket

  • Lower the posterior socket brim

Explanation

Question 3 of 166

1

A below the knee amputee is seen in your clinic for a follow up appointment and states he
has posterior knee or hamstring discomfort. Choose all correct answer(s) to address this
problem:

Select one or more of the following:

  • lower the posterior medial brim on the prosthetic socket

  • Extend the prosthetic socket

  • Flex the prosthetic socket

  • Align prosthetic foot more posterior in relation to the prosthetic socket

Explanation

Question 4 of 166

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Which level(s) of amputation may lead to an equinus gait deformity:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Lisfranc amputation

  • Chopart amputation

  • Symes amputation

  • Transmetatarsal amputation

Explanation

Question 5 of 166

1

A below knee amputee presents in clinic wearing a PTB style endoskeletal prosthesis with
general knee pain and distal end pressure. The patient doffs her prosthesis and liner, upon
examination of her residual limb you note redness on the distal tibia and inferior aspect of the
patella bone. What would be the most logical clinical action(s) you could take at this point in
addressing this problem:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Recommend the patient be evaluated for a new liner that will provide better
    cushioning to her residual limb

  • Flex the prosthetic socket while concurrently plantar flexing the prosthetic foot

  • Add a gastroc pad to prosthetic socket

  • Add a 1 ply prosthetic sock over liner

Explanation

Question 6 of 166

1

Myodesis can be described as:

Select one or more of the following:

  • A condition associated with calcification of muscle fibers

  • The suturing and permanent attachment of a muscle to a bone

  • The suturing or permanent attachment of a muscle to another muscle

  • A muscle going through atrophy

Explanation

Question 7 of 166

1

Which of the following is not part of a Symes amputation procedure:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Removal of the malleoli "distal aspect"

  • Placement of thick heel pad

  • Amputation through the articulation of the ankle

  • Transmetatarsal amputation

Explanation

Question 8 of 166

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Myoplasty can be described as:

Select one or more of the following:

  • A condition associated with the loss of sarcomeres

  • The suturing and permanent attachment of a muscle to a bone

  • The suturing or permanent attachment of a muscle to another muscle

  • A muscle experiencing hypertrophy

Explanation

Question 9 of 166

1

What are two advantages in the list below of myodesis over myoplasty with regards to
amputations:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Decreased rate of infection related revisions

  • Decreased rate of muscular atrophy

  • Decreased rate of antagonistic muscular imbalances

  • Provides a bulbous distal residual limb for self suspending applications in TT and
    TF cases

Explanation

Question 10 of 166

1

During normal heel strike, the forward hip is how flexed:

Select one or more of the following:

  • neutral

  • 10 deg flexed

  • 25 deg flexed

  • 40 deg flexed

Explanation

Question 11 of 166

1

Which style of muscular tissue management in an TH amputation would be of greatest
advantage to a myoelectric prosthesis candidate:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Myodesis

  • Myoplasty

Explanation

Question 12 of 166

1

A TF patient is seen in clinic that exhibits lateral/proximal loss of contact in stance. Upon
prosthetic fit examination it is noted the lateral wall is superior to the greater trochanter, the
anterior wall contours to the adductor longus tendon, the posterior socket does not
encompass the ischial tuberosity, the medial wall is located 65mm inferior to the perineum.
What do you attribute to the cause of this deviation:

Select one or more of the following:

  • The posterior wall does not have ischial containment

  • The lateral wall is located too proximal for an ischial containment socket

  • The patient is causing the deviation from antalgic gait secondary to adductor longus
    tendon socket pressure

  • The medial wall is located too far inferior to the perineum

Explanation

Question 13 of 166

1

With a Krukenberg procedure what muscle is the driver of the pincer grip:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Supinator

  • Pronator teres

  • Brachioradialis

  • Flexor carpi radialis

Explanation

Question 14 of 166

1

What would be a good quality(s) to look for in a prosthetic foot for a TT amputee who is a
K2 designated household ambulator that utilizes his prosthesis efficiently during the day but
fatigues in the evening and buckles at the knee secondary to quadriceps weakness:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Foot that progresses rapidly into plantar flexion during loading response

  • Foot that progresses slowly into plantar flexion during loading response

  • Heel should have a relatively firm durometer

  • Heel should have a relatively soft durometer

Explanation

Question 15 of 166

1

Today in clinic a TT patient is seen presenting with a traditional exoskeletal PTB
prosthesis with a SACH foot. Patient states that she feels like the prosthesis is throwing her
knee forward as soon as the heel firmly contacts the ground. She has worn this prosthesis
comfortably for two years until one month ago. What should be the first clinical action you
should take at this time in the appointment:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Plantar flex the prosthetic foot

  • Dorsiflex the prosthetic foot

  • Check to see if the patient switched to a shoe with a higher heel height compared to
    what she used to wear

  • Check to see if the patient switched to a shoe with a lower heel height compared to
    what she used to wear

Explanation

Question 16 of 166

1

The Krukenburg procedure is used at times in developing countries where expensive
prosthesis are not attainable. What other patient population(s) would this be potentially used
for:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Blind patients with bilateral below elbow amputations

  • Unilateral above elbow amputee

  • A patient concerned with the cosmetic appearance

  • Failed prosthetic use for bilateral below elbow amputations

Explanation

Question 17 of 166

1

A TR patient is seen in your clinic. The patient is inquiring as to which terminal device
would be best for picking up a small coin from a table. Which device would you recommend:

Select one or more of the following:

  • 555

  • #7

  • 5XA

  • A mechanical prosthetic hand

Explanation

Question 18 of 166

1

What are simple option(s) for increasing the ease of pre-positioning the prosthetic elbow
in flexion, for a TH amputee utilizing a body powered prosthesis who lacks glenohumeral
flexion strength and biscapular abduction strength but can operate a elbow lock:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Have the forearm lift tab located distally/anterior

  • Have forearm lift tab moved proximal/anterior

  • Move proximal base plate and retainer on humeral section posterior

  • Check the level of resistance in the cable housing

Explanation

Question 19 of 166

1

What bony landmark is utilized for a weight bearing prosthesis in a hip disarticulation:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Pubic rami

  • Greater trochanter

  • Ischial tuberosity

  • Iliac crest

Explanation

Question 20 of 166

1

What is an option for pre positioning the prosthetic elbow in flexion, for a TH amputee
utilizing a triple control body powered prosthesis who lacks glenohumeral flexion strength
and biscapular abduction strength but can operate an elbow lock:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Have the forearm lift tab located posterior/ proximal

  • Have forearm lift tab moved proximal

  • Change triple control to dual control, switch split housing to single housing, utilize
    ballistic motion for forearm lift

  • Move NW ring laterally towards the prosthetic side

Explanation

Question 21 of 166

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Why is choosing a SACH foot with a firm heel durometer not advised for TT patients with
poor prosthetic side knee stability:

Select one or more of the following:

  • It will increase knee stability

  • It will decrease knee stability

  • It will increase shock absorption at heel strike

  • It will not provide enough keel resistance

Explanation

Question 22 of 166

1

You are doing a gait assessment with your patient that has a below knee prosthesis. You
notice that there is lateral trunk bending at mid stance to the prosthetic side. Choose the
choice that would NOT be a potential cause of this gait deviation:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Prosthesis too short

  • Residual limb pain

  • Prosthesis too long

  • Weak quadriceps

Explanation

Question 23 of 166

1

A TF patient is seen in your clinic. It is noted that as he ambulates with a circumducted
gait. Select ALL possible causes:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Prosthesis height is longer than his sound side ischial tuberosity to floor
    measurement

  • Prosthetic suspension is not adequate

  • The user does not have adequate hip flexor strength

  • Prosthetic foot is plantar flexed excessively

Explanation

Question 24 of 166

1

A TF patient is seen in your clinic. In stance, the prosthetic foot "smears" externally as she
simultaneously abducts her prosthesis whereby advancing forward in the sagittal plane. She
complains of low back pain as well. What is a prosthetic cause:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Prosthetic keel too short

  • Prosthetic knee has too little resistance to flexion

  • Not enough flexion is built into the socket

  • Prosthetic socket is excessively flexed

Explanation

Question 25 of 166

1

A patient with an above knee amputation has a prosthesis. During gait analysis you find
that she has knee instability while standing and you see knee buckling with any weight shift.
You suspect the cause of the instability is:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Prosthetic knee set too far posterior to the TKA line

  • Tight extension aid

  • Prosthetic knee set too far anterior to the TKA line

  • Weak hip flexors

Explanation

Question 26 of 166

1

TT prosthetic sockets that are excessively extended cause excessive pressure in what areas:

Select one or more of the following:

  • anterior/proximal

  • anterior/distal

  • posterior/distal

  • posterior/proximal

Explanation

Question 27 of 166

1

T/F, Outsetting the prosthetic foot on a TT prosthesis increases socket pressure
medial/distal and lateral/proximal:

Select one or more of the following:

  • True

  • False

Explanation

Question 28 of 166

1

A forequarter amputation removes what structures:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Femur and half of pelvis

  • Femur and acetabulum

  • Arm, clavicle, and scapula

  • Arm and scapula

Explanation

Question 29 of 166

1

A TT patient is seen in clinic. Upon examining gait you notice a mild extension moment at
the knee in stance phase. What could be the cause? Note: alignment is proper:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Prosthetic keel too short

  • Prosthetic heel is too firm

  • Prosthetic Keel is too soft

  • Prosthetic heel is too soft

Explanation

Question 30 of 166

1

When choosing if a prosthetic patient is a gel liner candidate, which of the following
option(s) would assist you in this decision:

Select one or more of the following:

  • General hygiene

  • Hand dexterity

  • K-level

  • allergies

Explanation

Question 31 of 166

1

In a transmetatarsal amputation you would expect to see what gait deviation:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Absent push off

  • Absent heel strike

  • Foot drop due to loss of dorsiflexion

  • Loss of supination during gait

Explanation

Question 32 of 166

1

Dorsiflexing the prosthetic foot is synonymous with __________________:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Flexing the prosthetic socket

  • Extending the prosthetic socket

  • Switching to a shoe with a lower heel height

  • Switching to a shoe with a wider heel

Explanation

Question 33 of 166

1

Why is it necessary to utilize a Berkeley alignable componentry prior to final fabrication of
an exoskeletal prosthesis:

Select one or more of the following:

  • This will allow alignment changes in the final prosthesis

  • This will allow you to align the prosthesis properly as exoskeletal prostheses cannot
    be re-aligned

  • This will make the prosthesis more cosmetic

  • None of the above

Explanation

Question 34 of 166

1

What muscle group would you expect to be the weakest in an above knee amputee:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Hip flexors

  • Hip abductors

  • Hip extensors

  • Hip adductors

Explanation

Question 35 of 166

1

When flexing an AK socket to accommodate a flexion contracture what concurrent
alignment adjustment should also be made:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Dorsiflex the prosthetic foot

  • Plantarflex the prosthetic foot

  • Move the prosthetic knee anterior

  • Move the prosthetic knee posterior

Explanation

Question 36 of 166

1

An AK patient is seen in clinic. When ambulating the patient complains of knee
instability. What alignment change could possibly assist in regaining knee stability:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Flex the prosthetic socket

  • Move the prosthetic knee anterior relative to the socket

  • Move the prosthetic knee posterior relative to the socket

  • move the prosthetic foot posterior relative to the prosthetic knee and socket

Explanation

Question 37 of 166

1

With a knee disarticulation amputee what is a cosmetic concern:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Knee extends too far out when sitting or kneeling

  • Leg length discrepancy

  • The non amputated side extends too far past surgical knee side

  • Knee too bulky

Explanation

Question 38 of 166

1

An AK patient is seen in clinic. When ambulating the patient complains of knee
instability. What alignment change could possibly assist in regaining knee stability:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Extend the prosthetic socket

  • Move the prosthetic knee anterior relative to the socket

  • Shorten the overall height of prosthesis

  • Move prosthetic socket posterior in relation to the prosthetic knee

Explanation

Question 39 of 166

1

When making an angular change utilizing endoskeletal componentry it is necessary to:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Loosen the bolt opposite the direction of desired angulation and tighten the
    opposing bolt on the side of desired angulation

  • Loosen the bolt on the side of desired angulation and tighten the opposing bolt
    opposite the side of desired angulation

Explanation

Question 40 of 166

1

Choose all that apply to the benefit of a knee disarticulation over an above knee
amputation with prosthetic fit:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Socket rotational control

  • Natural weight bearing surface

  • Muscular balance equalized with abductors and adductors

  • Larger surface area for prosthetic socket

Explanation

Question 41 of 166

1

When removing endoskeletal prosthetic componentry for adjustment, how do you save
your original alignment:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Completely back out two opposing bolts

  • Completely back out three adjacent bolts

  • Completely back out two adjacent bolts

  • Completely back out all bolts

Explanation

Question 42 of 166

1

In general polycentric prosthetic knees are considered inherently stable. Why is this:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Polycentric knees have multiple linkages which increases resistance to flexion

  • Polycentric knees have a theoretical knee center which is located posterior and
    superior

  • Polycentric knees are difficult to bend manually and under body weight the
    resistance increases making them even more difficult to bend

  • Polycentric knees utilize fluid friction which resist fast motions such as knee
    buckling

Explanation

Question 43 of 166

1

Which of the following is not part of the Scarpa's triangle:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Rectus femoris

  • Inguinal ligament

  • Sartorius

  • Adductor longus

Explanation

Question 44 of 166

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Choose all answers that are considered benefits of polycentric knees:

Select one or more of the following:

  • They relatively shorten in swing phase of AK prosthetic gait

  • They provide increased cosmesis when sitting

  • They are inherently stable

  • They have less moving parts when compared to other prosthetic knee designs

Explanation

Question 45 of 166

1

T/F, In a TT amputation when trying to increase the energy return of a dynamic response
foot it may be necessary to increase plantarflexion:

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 46 of 166

1

The gait cycle is composed of what:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Heel strike on one side followed by heel strike by that same foot

  • Heel strike to push off

  • Heel strike on one side followed with heel strike on the other side

  • Push off on one side followed by push off on the opposite side

Explanation

Question 47 of 166

1

A TH patient is seen in clinic. The patient is utilizing a body powered prosthesis with a
Hosmer mechanical elbow and complains that he can operate it throughout its full range of
motion but it requires too much effort. What could you do to remedy this:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Dial the Automatic forearm balance mechanism located proximal posterior on the
    forearm shell

  • Install a spring lift assist

  • Lengthen the forearm section 10mm

  • Switch the terminal device from a 5XA hook to a #7 hook

Explanation

Question 48 of 166

1

What is a simple option for pre positioning the prosthetic elbow in flexion, for a TH
amputee utilizing a body powered prosthesis who lacks glenohumeral flexion strength and
biscapular abduction strength but can operate an elbow lock:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Have the forearm lift tab located proximal and anterior

  • Have forearm lift tab moved proximal and anterior

  • Move the proximal base plate and retainer on humeral section anterior

  • Move proximal base plate and retainer on humeral section posterior

Explanation

Question 49 of 166

1

During many amputations the surgeon will perform a myoplasty
What does this consist of:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Surgical attachment of muscle to muscle

  • Surgical attachment of the muscle to the bone

  • Bone bridge between two bones, artificial joint ossification

  • Surgical replacement of a joint due to osteoarthritis

Explanation

Question 50 of 166

1

T/F, When fabricating a TR figure of eight harness it is necessary to incorporate elastic
materials in the control strap:

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 51 of 166

1

T/F, When fabricating a TR figure of eight harness the inverted Y-strap should be located
in the delto-pectoral groove:

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 52 of 166

1

What muscle is responsible for scapular elevation:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Trapezius muscle

  • Deltoid

  • Pecotralis major

  • Rotator cuff

Explanation

Question 53 of 166

1

A TF client is seen in clinic, upon doffing the suction socket you notice a red, wart like
formation, and cracked skin distally. Choose the name of this condition AND its cause:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Verrucous hyperplasia

  • Ackerman's Tumor

  • Excessive distal pressure within the prosthetic socket

  • Incomplete seating of residual limb in prosthetic socket

Explanation

Question 54 of 166

1

A TH patient is seen in clinic. The patient is utilizing a body powered prosthesis and is
wondering which terminal device would be best suited for holding a broom handle:

Select one or more of the following:

  • 5XA

  • #7

  • Mechanical prosthetic hand

  • 555

Explanation

Question 55 of 166

1

With a hip disarticulation prosthesis, what is used for suspension:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Ischial tuberosity

  • Iliac crest

  • Iliac crest of the intact side

  • Sacrum

Explanation

Question 56 of 166

1

When fitting a figure of 8 harness with a NW ring on a TR patient, why is it advantageous
to locate the NW slightly toward the sound side and at the level of C7:

Select one or more of the following:

  • It will increase the comfort of the user

  • It will position the control cable optimally

  • It will position the inverted Y-strap in the delto-pectoral groove

  • None of the above

Explanation

Question 57 of 166

1

When recommending an ischial containment TF socket what are some of the
biomechanical goals that accompany this design:

Select one or more of the following:

  • The ischial seat provides a weight bearing surface

  • By containing the ischium we can decrease distal lateral discomfort in weight
    bearing

  • By containing the ischium we can decrease proximal medial irritation

  • By containing the ischium we can decrease proximal anterior irritation

Explanation

Question 58 of 166

1

With the upper extremity, supination and pronation occur at what joint:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Distal radioulnar

  • Radiocarpal

  • Proximal radioulnar

  • A and C

Explanation

Question 59 of 166

1

A TF patient is seen in clinic. Upon socket fit evaluation the ischial-tuberosity is not
located on the seat but further down in the socket. What adjustment could you attempt to
remedy this:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Add a prosthetic sock

  • Drop the ischial seat 1cm distally

  • Add pad adjacent to scarpas triangle

  • Add a proximal posterior pad inferior to the ischial seat

Explanation

Question 60 of 166

1

Standard bench alignment for a TT prosthesis with a SACH foot in the coronal plane is:

Select one or more of the following:

  • 0-12mm outset

  • 0-12mm posterior

  • 0-12mm anterior

  • 0-12mm inset

Explanation

Question 61 of 166

1

With a below elbow amputation all of these muscles would be transected except:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Flexor carpi radialis

  • Supraspinatus

  • Brachioradialis

  • Pronator quadratus

Explanation

Question 62 of 166

1

A TT patient is seen in clinic. The patient has been utilizing a TT prosthesis successfully
for 10 years but the patient has a grade 1 osteochondral defect "OCD" to his medial femoral
condyle that is painful in weight bearing . What alignment change could you incorporate
assist in the clients discomfort:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Outset the foot 3mm

  • Inset the foot 3mm

  • Dorsiflex the foot

  • Plantarflex the foot

Explanation

Question 63 of 166

1

Many prosthetic knees require the toe to be loaded and un-weighted in order to transition
from stance features to swing features. Why would recommending two knees that function in
this way to a bilateral TF amputee be contraindicated:

Select one or more of the following:

  • The patient would have difficulty moving from sit to stand only

  • The patient would have difficulty during double support instances in prosthetic gait

  • The patient would be unable to sit

  • The patient would have shortened step length

Explanation

Question 64 of 166

1

Which muscle is the primary forearm supinator:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Biceps brachii

  • Brachioradialis

  • Brachialis

  • Coracobrachialis

Explanation

Question 65 of 166

1

In reference to TT prosthetics excessive adduction of the prosthetic pylon would cause
what at midstance in gait:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Genu varum

  • Genu valgum

  • Genu flexion

  • Genu extension

Explanation

Question 66 of 166

1

One of the characteristics of the TT total surface bearing socket is:

Select one or more of the following:

  • One of the characteristics of the TT total surface bearing socket is:

  • Emphasizing pressure equalization across all residual limb surfaces

  • Emphasizing pressure distribution on the tibia fibula interosseus membrane to
    prevent residual limb scissoring

  • Emphasizing pressure adjacent to the bony anatomy

Explanation

Question 67 of 166

1

With a knee disarticulation what adductor muscle is transected:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Adductor magnus

  • Adductor longus

  • Gracilis

  • Adductor brevis

Explanation

Question 68 of 166

1

When evaluating a new trans-metatarsal amputee, what deformity of the foot and ankle
complex is typical without tendon transfers:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Pes plano valgus

  • Forefoot adductus

  • Equino varus

  • Club Foot

Explanation

Question 69 of 166

1

The most accurate description of a hydraulic single axis knee is:

Select one or more of the following:

  • A prosthetic knee that utilizes pneumatic friction resistance to modify TF prosthetic
    swing

  • A prosthetic knee that utilizes mechanical friction resistance to modify TF prosthetic
    swing

  • A prosthetic knee that utilizes variable Elastoplast resistance to modify TF prosthetic
    swing

  • A prosthetic knee that utilizes fluid resistance to modify TF prosthetic swing

Explanation

Question 70 of 166

1

All of the following muscles make up the pes anserinus except:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Sartorius

  • Gracilis

  • Semitendinosus

  • Semimembranosus

Explanation

Question 71 of 166

1

When evaluating fluid TF prosthetic knees, which type of resistance is most adversely
effected by cold environmental temperature changes:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Hydraulic

  • Pneumatic

  • Mechanical

  • Constant friction

Explanation

Question 72 of 166

1

In TF prosthetic alignment the relationship between the posterior socket shelf and the
lateral wall is referred to as:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Q-angle

  • TKA alignment

  • Sagittal flexion alignment

  • Adduction angle

Explanation

Question 73 of 166

1

In determining the correct length of the prosthesis what bony landmark is NOT used:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Greater trochanter

  • Iliac crest

  • Anterior superior iliac spine

  • Posterior superior iliac crest

Explanation

Question 74 of 166

1

A TT patient is seen in clinic. At heel strike the SACH prosthetic foot rotates externally.
What is one cause of this gait deviation:

Select one or more of the following:

  • The prosthetic heel durometer is too firm

  • The prosthetic heel durometer is too soft

  • The prosthetic keel is too firm

  • The prosthetic keel is too soft

Explanation

Question 75 of 166

1

A force of 2 lbs. is exerted on a 1.5 foot lever arm. What amount of force must be exerted
on a 2 foot lever arm to balance the system:

Select one or more of the following:

  • 3 lbs

  • 6 lbs

  • 1.5 lbs

  • 12 lbs

Explanation

Question 76 of 166

1

The biceps femoris causes what motion at the hip and knee respectively:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Hip extension, knee extension

  • Hip extension, knee flexion

  • Hip flexion, knee extension

  • Hip flexion, knee flexion

Explanation

Question 77 of 166

1

A TF client is seen in clinic, a medial whip is noted in prosthetic gait. What adjustment
would be appropriate to normalize swing phase alignment:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Externally rotate the prosthetic knee

  • Internally rotate the prosthetic knee

  • Internally rotate the prosthetic foot

  • Externally rotate the prosthetic foot

Explanation

Question 78 of 166

1

A TF client is seen in clinic, a lateral whip is noted in prosthetic gait. What adjustment
would be appropriate to normalize swing phase alignment:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Externally rotate the prosthetic knee

  • Internally rotate the prosthetic knee

  • Internally rotate the prosthetic foot

  • Externally rotate the prosthetic foot

Explanation

Question 79 of 166

1

During normal gait you see the pelvis drop during mid stance. What muscle weakness
could cause this:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Piriformis

  • Gluteus minimus

  • Gluteus medius

  • Iliopsoas

Explanation

Question 80 of 166

1

When a prosthetic foot inset is increased, socket pressures will become more apparent:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Lateral/Distal & Medial/Proximal

  • Lateral/Proximal & Medial/Distal

  • Medial/Distal & Medial/Proximal

  • Lateral/Distal & Lateral/Proximal

Explanation

Question 81 of 166

1

What is the maximum amount of knee flexion contracture that could be fit with a
traditional TT PTB socket:

Select one or more of the following:

  • 10*

  • 15*

  • 25*

  • 35*

Explanation

Question 82 of 166

1

Which muscle of the quadriceps femoris group will steady the hip joint and help iliopsoas
to flex the thigh:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Rectus femoris

  • Vastus lateralis

  • Vastus medialis

  • Vastus intermedius

Explanation

Question 83 of 166

1

When evaluating the mechanics of a prosthetic foot, it could be said that the resistance of
the prosthetic keel is acting like which muscular group and what type of muscular contraction:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Ankle dorsiflexors & Eccentric contraction

  • Ankle dorsiflexors & Concentric contraction

  • Ankle plantarflexors & Concentric contraction

  • Ankle plantarflexors & Eccentric contraction

Explanation

Question 84 of 166

1

When aligning the prosthetic socket posterior in relation to the prosthetic foot, forces
present in the socket will increase where:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Anterior/Proximal & Posterior/distal

  • Proximal/Medial & Distal/Lateral

  • Posterior/Proximal & Anterior/Distal

  • Proximal/Lateral & Distal/Medial

Explanation

Question 85 of 166

1

T/F: When fabricating a below the knee prosthesis for a 4 year old patient it may be
necessary to make a socket that includes multiple removable volume layers “onion skin
lamination”:

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 86 of 166

1

A TT patient is seen in clinic. When evaluating gait you notice a Trendelenburg sign on
the prosthetic side during midstance. What muscle group would you expect to show low MMT
scores on the prosthetic side:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Gluteus Maximus

  • Adductor Magnus

  • Vastus lateralis

  • Gluteus Medius

Explanation

Question 87 of 166

1

For prosthetic patients utilizing a cane in rehabilitation, why is it recommended that the
cane be held in the hand opposite the side of involvement? Choose ALL correct answers:

Select one or more of the following:

  • To give tripod base for support

  • To facilitate natural arm swing

  • To facilitate normal prosthetic step length

  • To encourage knee stability and confidence

Explanation

Question 88 of 166

1

All are bony landmarks that are easily palpable in the lower limb except:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Lateral malleolus

  • Tibial tuberosity

  • Lesser trochanter

  • Ischial tuberosity

Explanation

Question 89 of 166

1

A TF client is seen in clinic, if the patient is utilizing suction suspension you can best
differentiate the socket pressures as ________in stance phase and_________in swing
phase:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Less, More

  • Negative, Positive

  • Dynamic, Static

  • Positive, Negative

Explanation

Question 90 of 166

1

An elbow disarticulation patient is seen in clinic for a prosthesis replacement. What type
of articulation at the elbow would be indicated:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Hosmer friction elbow

  • Residual limb activated locking hinge

  • Outside locking hinge

  • Ergo arm

Explanation

Question 91 of 166

1

T/F:When fabricating a prosthetic socket in general it is necessary to have all “like” fibers
directly adjacent to aid in strength:

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 92 of 166

1

When deciding to add a cross back strap to a figure of eight harness. Which material
would be best to fabricate the cross back strap with:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Elastic strapping

  • Inelastic strapping

  • Leather strapping

  • Cotton webbing

Explanation

Question 93 of 166

1

Why are flexible elbow hinges recommended for longer TR amputees:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Allows better pre-positioning

  • Durability

  • Improved residual limb comfort

  • Allows patient to maintain natural pronation/supination

Explanation

Question 94 of 166

1

Partial foot amputees often present with a lack of controlled third rocker late in stance.
What options can assist with this other than a partial foot insert with toe filler:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Rigid sole shoe

  • Rocker addition to shoe sole

  • Carbon insert

  • OTS carbon AFO

Explanation

Question 95 of 166

1

When recommending a prostheses for a bilateral TR patient what style of suspension
would you not recommend:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Northwestern self suspending sockets

  • Custom silicone suction suspension sockets

  • Munster self suspending sockets

  • Pin lock suspension sockets

Explanation

Question 96 of 166

1

When fabricating a TH prosthesis it is important to add pre-flexion to the prosthetic
elbow, why is this:

Select one or more of the following:

  • To ensure full ROM will be available in the prosthetic elbow

  • To decrease force necessary to initiate elbow flexion

  • To maintain a natural hang angle

  • To decrease premature wear on the elbow lock notches

Explanation

Question 97 of 166

1

Transverse tarsal joints allow inversion and eversion of the foot. Choose the other joint(s)
that allow inversion and eversion:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Talocrural joint

  • Subtalar and talocalcaneonavicular

  • Superior and inferior tibiofibular joints

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 98 of 166

1

With respect to TF quadrilateral socket measurements, which measurement would the
following calculations be used for? (Measure the ischial level circumference and divide it by
three, then subtract 6mm):

Select one or more of the following:

  • Anterior/Posterior measurement

  • Lateral A/P measurement

  • Medial A/P measurement

  • Medial/Lateral measurement

Explanation

Question 99 of 166

1

A TR patient needing the ability to vary grip force on small delicate objects would benefit
from which terminal device:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Voluntary closing prosthetic hook

  • Voluntary closing prosthetic hand

  • Voluntary opening prosthetic hand

  • Voluntary opening prosthetic hook

Explanation

Question 100 of 166

1

Injury to the superior gluteal nerve will result in what gait deviation:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Absent push off

  • Absent heel strike

  • Circumducted gait

  • Trendelenburg gait

Explanation

Question 101 of 166

1

A force of 9lbs is applied at the harness in a TR prosthesis, in order to maintain the
minimum acceptable efficiency of the cable/cable housing, how much force must be needed in
order to open the prosthetic hook:

Select one or more of the following:

  • 10lbs

  • 5.7lbs

  • 6.3lbs

  • 7lbs

Explanation

Question 102 of 166

1

When modifying a TF Quadrilateral plaster mold, if you are trying to increase the amount
of adduction on the mold what must you do to maintain a level posterior shelf:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Apply plaster laterally

  • Apply plaster medially

  • Shave plaster off medially

  • Shave plaster off laterally

Explanation

Question 103 of 166

1

The talus does not articulate with the:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Cuboid

  • Tibia

  • Navicular

  • Fibula

Explanation

Question 104 of 166

1

When fabricating TF socket with a hip joint, the hip joint should be located where in
relation to the greater trochanter:

Select one or more of the following:

  • 12mm inferior & 25.4mm posterior

  • 10mm inferior & 20mm anterior

  • 12mm superior & 25.4mm posterior

  • 12mm anterior & 25.4mm superior

Explanation

Question 105 of 166

1

In TF applications, when inadequate socket flexion is incorporated into the prosthesis
what will the patient be unable to do without a gait deviation:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Stand with decreased lumbar lordosis

  • Sit with prosthetic knee and sound side knees level in the coronal plane

  • Have symmetric step lengths

  • Fully extend the prosthetic knee

Explanation

Question 106 of 166

1

The tibial nerve innervates muscles to the_____portion of the leg, while the deep fibular
nerve innervates muscles on the _____ portion of the leg:

Select one or more of the following:

  • posterior, anterior

  • anterior, posterior

  • anterior, lateral

  • posterior, lateral

Explanation

Question 107 of 166

1

A TT patient is seen in clinic. The patient has been utilizing a TT prosthesis without
problems for years. The patient has PVD and has been experiencing ischemic pain within his
prosthetic socket in what seems to be his gastroc muscles. What should be the most logical
plan of action:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Decrease pressure on the medial tibial flare

  • Decrease pressure posterior and adjacent to the popliteal artery

  • Recommend the patient be seen by a vascular specialist

  • Flex the prosthetic socket

Explanation

Question 108 of 166

1

T/F, With regards to initial post operative prostheses and rigid dressings, removing the
device is indicated if the patient is running a temperature because it is a hallmark sign of
infection:

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 109 of 166

1

You place a shrinker on a below knee amputee patient 3 weeks post op and notice that he
keeps a pillow under his knee. What joint(s) would you expect a contracture if this persists:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Knee flexion contracture

  • Knee flexion and hip flexion contracture

  • Hip flexion and hip adductor contracture

  • Knee extensor and hip flexor contracture

Explanation

Question 110 of 166

1

T/F, When performing plaster mold modifications for a lateral stabilization bar in a TT
PTB style socket, it is imperative that it does not extend too superior so as to avoid the
common peroneal nerve:

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 111 of 166

1

T/F, A pull sock is often used to donn a TF suction suspension to draw tissue into the
socket and to facilitate hydrostatic loading:

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 112 of 166

1

If the sciatic nerve is severed at the level of the ischial tuberosity, muscle function will
NOT be impaired at the:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Knee joint

  • Ankle joint

  • Hip joint

  • Subtalor joint

Explanation

Question 113 of 166

1

T/F, A silesian belt is used to increase coronal plane stability in TF prosthesis
applications:

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 114 of 166

1

At heel strike the knee joint is at ____while the ankle joint is at_____:

Select one or more of the following:

  • At neutral/full extension, 90 degrees/neutral

  • 10 deg flexed, 5 deg plantarflexed

  • Neutral, 10 degrees dorsiflexion

  • Neutral, 5 degrees dorsiflexion

Explanation

Question 115 of 166

1

In normal gait, maximum knee flexion reaches approximately:

Select one or more of the following:

  • 30-35 degrees

  • 35-40 degrees

  • 45-50 degrees

  • 60-65 degrees

Explanation

Question 116 of 166

1

T/F: The duration of double support varies inversely with the speed of walking and in
running double support is absent:

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 117 of 166

1

The stance phase of gait makes up what percent of the gait cycle during ordinary walking
speeds:

Select one or more of the following:

  • 40%

  • 60%

  • 80%

  • 20%

Explanation

Question 118 of 166

1

Your patient has a transtibial amputation and was just fitted with a PTB socket. During
your session with the patient for initial fitting, you have him walk in the parallel bars. After
which you inspect the skin of the residual limb. You would not expect redness in what area(s):

Select one or more of the following:

  • Distal residual limb

  • Anterior tibia and tibial crest

  • Fibular head and cut end of the fibula

  • Tibial tuberosity and patellar bone

Explanation

Question 119 of 166

1

When external rotation of the prosthetic foot is needed the toe lever or keel of the foot is
relatively:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Lengthened

  • Shortened

  • Softened

  • Hardened

Explanation

Question 120 of 166

1

T/F: Unilateral BK amputees should be instructed to ascend stairs with the prostheses
leading first and to descend stairs with the sound limb leading first:

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 121 of 166

1

During swing phase of the gait cycle what muscles are active to achieve dorsiflexion:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Anterior tibialis, extensor hallucis longus, extensor digitorum longus

  • Anterior tibialis, peronous brevis, extensor digitorum longus

  • Anterior tibialis, gastroc soleus, extensor hallucis longus

  • Anterior tibialis, extensor hallucis longus, tibialis posterior

Explanation

Question 122 of 166

1

The sciatic nerve innervates all these muscles except:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Semitendinosis

  • Biceps femoris

  • Semimembranosis

  • Gluteus medius

Explanation

Question 123 of 166

1

You are seeing a patient with diagnosis of peripheral vascular disease. What is the
common artery that you can palpate to assess blood flow:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Dorsalis pedis

  • Ulnar artery

  • Femoral artery

  • Radial artery

Explanation

Question 124 of 166

1

What is the primary function of brachioradialis:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Elbow flexion

  • Elbow flexion and forearm pronation

  • Elbow flexion and wrist extension

  • Elbow flexion and wrist flexion

Explanation

Question 125 of 166

1

You have a patient that presents for evaluation for an above knee prosthesis. You notice
he has a forward flexed posture. What positive muscle length test would you expect to see
associated with this posture:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Ober test

  • Thomas test

  • Hip extensor tightness

  • Plantar flexion tightness

Explanation

Question 126 of 166

1

Possible causes for knee instability at initial contact in the TF prosthesis include

Select one or more of the following:

  • Heel cushion too firm

  • Knee set too far anterior

  • Insufficient socket flexion

  • Patient has weak hip extensors

Explanation

Question 127 of 166

1

The primary indication for use of Silesian belt is rotational control of the prosthesis

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 128 of 166

1

How would you correct an abrupt knee flexion moment at loading response

Select one or more of the following:

  • Increase socket flexion

  • Increase plantarflexion bumper

  • Move foot anterior

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 129 of 166

1

If the prosthetic foot is positioned too far posterior in relation to the socket:

Select one or more of the following:

  • An excessive knee flexion moment will occur at LR

  • An insufficient knee extension moment will occur at late midstance

  • An insufficient knee flexion moment will occur at LR

Explanation

Question 130 of 166

1

Which of the following are muscles of the anterior leg

Select one or more of the following:

  • Tibialis Anterior

  • Extensor Digitorum Longus

  • Extensor Hallicus Longus

  • Extensor Digitorum Brevis

  • Extensor Hallicus Brevis

  • Peroneus Tertius

Explanation

Question 131 of 166

1

What functions do muscles of the anterior leg provide?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Inversion

  • Eversion

  • Dorsiflexion

  • Plantarflexion

Explanation

Question 132 of 166

1

What functions do the muscles of the posterior leg provide?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Plantarflexion

  • Knee flexion

  • Dorsiflexion

  • Eversion

  • Inversion

Explanation

Question 133 of 166

1

The iliofemoral ligament limits excessive flexion of the hip joint

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 134 of 166

1

Which nerve innervates the muscles of the lateral leg

Select one or more of the following:

  • Deep Peroneal

  • Superficial Peroneal

  • Tibial

  • Plantar

  • Sural

Explanation

Question 135 of 166

1

Which of the following are adductors

Select one or more of the following:

  • Pectineus

  • Sartorius

  • Gracilis

Explanation

Question 136 of 166

1

Which nerve innervates the muscles of the anterior leg

Select one or more of the following:

  • Superficial peroneal

  • Deep peroneal

  • Plantar

  • Sural

Explanation

Question 137 of 166

1

The function of the ACL is to prevent the posterior motion of the tibia with respect to the femur

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 138 of 166

1

The semimembranosus, semitendinosus, and biceps femoris are innervated by what nerve and supplied by what artery?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Femoral

  • Sciatic

  • Obturator

  • Profunda Femoris

  • Femoral artery

  • Obturator artery

Explanation

Question 139 of 166

1

What nerve innervates the muscles of the posterior leg?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Femoral

  • Tibial

  • Sciatic

  • Deep Peroneal

Explanation

Question 140 of 166

1

The muscles of the lateral leg provide what function?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Eversion

  • Inversion

  • Supination

  • Plantarflexion

Explanation

Question 141 of 166

1

The femoral nerve innervates which of the following:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Vastus intermedius

  • Rectus femoris

  • Vastus lateralis

  • Gracilis

Explanation

Question 142 of 166

1

What muscles make up the quadriceps group?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Vastus Lateralis

  • Vastus Intermedius

  • Vastus Medialis

  • Biceps Femoris

  • Rectus Femoris

Explanation

Question 143 of 166

1

The obturator nerve innervates which of the following:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Hip Extensors

  • Adductors

  • Abductors

  • Hip Flexors

Explanation

Question 144 of 166

1

Which of the following are muscles of the posterior leg?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Tibialis posterior

  • Popliteus

  • Soleus

  • Gastrocnemius

Explanation

Question 145 of 166

1

Muscles of the lateral leg include:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Peroneus tertius

  • Peroneus brevis

  • Peroneus longus

  • Extensor hallicus longus

  • Extensor digitorum longus

Explanation

Question 146 of 166

1

Which nerve supplies the extensor digitorum longus and brevis?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Tibial nerve

  • Plantar Nerve

  • Superficial Peroneal

  • Deep Peroneal

  • Sciatic

Explanation

Question 147 of 166

1

What is the primary action and innervation of the Gracilis?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Hip abduction

  • Hip flexion

  • Hip Adduction

  • Hip external rotation

  • Femoral nerve

  • Obturator nerve

  • Sciatic Nerve

Explanation

Question 148 of 166

1

At midstance ground reaction line is as follows:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Anterior ankle

  • Posterior ankle

  • Anterior knee

  • Posterior knee

  • Anterior hip

  • Posterior hip

Explanation

Question 149 of 166

1

Muscle activity at initial contact

Select one or more of the following:

  • Hip Flexors

  • Hip Extensors

  • Knee Flexors

  • Knee Extensors

  • Dorsiflexors

  • Plantarflexors

Explanation

Question 150 of 166

1

The knee is slightly flexed at initial contact.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 151 of 166

1

Which of the following is a tarsal-metatarsal disarticulation?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Transmetatarsal

  • Chopart

  • Boyd

  • Lisfranc

Explanation

Question 152 of 166

1

If the prosthetic foot is too far inset in relation to the socket, the weight line will pass too far medial to the foot resulting in an excessive genu varum moment at midstance.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 153 of 166

1

Excessive socket adduction results in:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Medial leaning pylon

  • Lateral leaning pylon

  • Wide-based gait

  • Walking on medial border of the foot

  • Walking on lateral border of the foot

Explanation

Question 154 of 166

1

Inital coronal bench alignment for PTB socket has the foot outset 1/2" relative to socket midline at MTP.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 155 of 166

1

At mid-stance, a properly aligned prosthesis will increase pressures at proximal __________ socket with corresponding load on the distal ________.

Select one or more of the following:

  • lateral/medial

  • Medial/lateral

Explanation

Question 156 of 166

1

When prosthetic foot is aligned too far posterior in relation to the socket:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Excessive knee flexion moment at LR

  • Insufficient knee extension moment at late midstance

  • Insufficient knee flexion moment at LR

  • Excessive knee extension moment at late midstance

Explanation

Question 157 of 166

1

Causes for a fully extended knee at initial contact include

Select one or more of the following:

  • Insufficient pre-flexion of the socket

  • Foot too anterior

  • Foot too posterior

  • Foot too dorsiflexed

Explanation

Question 158 of 166

1

Which of the following muscles originate on the fibular head?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Gastrocnemius

  • Soleus

  • Plantaris

  • Peroneus longus

  • Peroneus brevis

  • Tibialis anterior

  • Extensor digitorum longus

Explanation

Question 159 of 166

1

The proximal trimlines for a PTBSCSP socket should terminate 65 mm proximal to MTP level.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 160 of 166

1

Which muscles are transected in a partial foot amputation that normally counteract the tendency to drift into equinovarus position?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Flexor Digitorum Longus

  • Pernoeus Brevis

  • Extensor Digitorum Longus

  • Tibialis Anterior

  • Flexor Hallicus longus

  • Peroneus Tertius

Explanation

Question 161 of 166

1

What are possible causes of medial brim pressure in the quad socket?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Excessive sock ply

  • Insufficient sock ply

  • Medial wall too high

  • Corner too snug

  • A/P too tight

  • A/P too loose

  • M/L too tight

  • M/L too loose

Explanation

Question 162 of 166

1

Which of the following may lead to a circumducted gait?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Prosthesis is too long

  • Prosthesis has too much alignment stability

  • A/P Dimension too large

  • Extension assist is too strong

Explanation

Question 163 of 166

1

Which muscles retain their full power in a supracondylar amputation?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Adductor Magnus

  • Adductor Brevis

  • Adductor Longus

  • Gracilis

Explanation

Question 164 of 166

1

The dynamic keel of an energy storing foot substitutes in part for the:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Biceps femoris

  • Extensor Hallicus brevis

  • Gastrocnemius

  • Tibialis Anterior

Explanation

Question 165 of 166

1

You notice the ischial tuberosity is positioned medial and anterior of desired location in the socket. Possible reasons may be:

Select one or more of the following:

  • ML too loose

  • ML too tight

  • AP too large

  • AP too small

Explanation

Question 166 of 166

1

Pain in the Scarpa's Triangle may be due to compresison of which nerve:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Obturator

  • Femoral

  • Sciatic

  • Common Peroneal

Explanation