Comp Exam Review- Equipment, Devices And Therapeutic Modalities

Front 1

Measurement of crutches in standing

Back 1

Subtract 16 inches from pt.'s height

OR

Measure from a point 2 inches below the axilla to a point 6 inches in front and 2 inches lateral to the foot

Front 2

A cane can unload the WB forces at the hip by __%

Back 2

30

Front 3

In a WC, pressure relief push-ups are required typically every

Back 3

15-20 mins or 3-4 times per hour

Front 4

Wraparound armrests reduce the overall width of the WC by

Back 4

1.5 inches

Front 5

Elevating leg rests (WC) are contraindicated for patients with

Back 5

knee flexor hypertonicity

Front 6

With BWS, support should be high initially (40%). Progression is to decrease by ___% increments until there is no support.

Back 6

10

Front 7

BWS of more than ___% is contraindicated as it interferes with __________________

Back 7

>55%, achieving foot flat during stepping

Front 8

Can a large base quad cane be used in stairs?

Back 8

NO

Front 9

FOs commonly used for metatarsalgia

Back 9

Metatarsal pad, metatarsal bar, Rocker bar

Front 10

FO commonly used for pes planus

Back 10

scaphoid pad

Front 11

FO commonly used for subtalar eversion or inversion abnormalities

Back 11

semirigid plastic insert

Front 12

The Thomas or medial heel wedge is a FO commonly used for

Back 12

pronation and flexible pes valgus

Front 13

FO commonly used for excessive pes varus or genu varum

Back 13

lateral heel wedge

Front 14

Incorporated into the stirrup to limit PF. Used to correct for knee recurvatum in stance and toe drag during the swing phase of gait.

Back 14

Metal posterior stop

Front 15

Limits DF. Used to prevent knee buckling or excessive knee flexion during stance.

Back 15

Metal anterior stop

Front 16

The Klenzak joint is not appropriate if there is

Back 16

spasticity

Front 17

Provides motion assistance with a coil spring that is compressed in stance and rebounds during swing.

Back 17

Klenzak joint (DF spring assist)

Front 18

Generally used for younger candidates whose amputation was not a result of vascular disease, can be fitted as soon as the wound is healed.

Back 18

Temporary prosthesis

Front 19

When using socks to provide a soft interface between the prosthesis and the external environment, the thickness should not exceed

Back 19

15-ply

Front 20

Most common articulating foot that permits PF and DF as well as toe break action.

Back 20

Single-axis foot

Front 21

This type of suspension reduces Trendelenburg gait in above-knee prostheses.

Back 21

metal pelvic band