Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Quiz
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Which component of a prosthesis includes joints like ankle, knee, wrist, and elbow?
A. Interface
B. Socket
C. Suspension system
D. Appendage
Which component of a prosthesis connects the prosthesis to the body?
A. Appendage
B. Socket
C. Suspension system
D. Interface
What is the purpose of assistive gait devices?
A. To limit mobility
B. To reduce weight bearing
C. To improve patient’s stability
D. To decrease balance and coordination
What is the advantage of knee disarticulation compared to trans-femoral-level amputation?
A. Reduced pressure and shear forces
B. Better center of rotation
C. Improved proprioception
D. Simple and non-traumatic surgical technique
Which gait pattern is used when one lower extremity is unable to fully bear weight?
A. Three-point gait
B. Swing gait
C. Two-point gait
D. Four-point gait
What is the surgical procedure that involves the removal of a portion of the pelvic girdle?
A. Trans-femoral amputation
B. Hemipelvectomy
C. Symes amputation
D. Hip disarticulation
What is the disadvantage of using crutches?
A. Allows normal gait pattern
B. Reduces speed of ambulation
C. Difficult to store and transport
D. Awkward in small areas
What is the measurement for adjusting the height of parallel bars?
A. Provide 15 to 25 degrees of elbow flexion
B. Adjust to patient’s hip width
C. Adjust to patient’s knee level
D. Adjust to patient’s shoulder height
Which gait pattern is used when there is a lack of coordination and muscle weakness in both lower extremities?
A. Four-point gait
B. Swing gait
C. Two-point gait
D. Three-point gait
What is the purpose of forearm crutches?
A. To limit mobility
B. To provide maximum stability
C. To increase patient balance
D. To allow patient to use hand while ambulating
What is the main advantage of knee disarticulation amputation?
A. Improved proprioception
B. Reduced pressure and shear forces
C. Better center of rotation
D. Allows for weight bearing
What is the advantage of using crutches?
A. Difficulty in stair use
B. Increased patient balance
C. Damage to radial nerve
D. Awkward in small areas
What is the most common type of amputation in the foot and ankle?
A. Symes amputation
B. Partial foot amputation
C. Trans-femoral amputation
D. Transtibial amputation
What is the purpose of a gel cushion interface in a prosthesis?
A. To protect the skin and modulate pressure
B. To connect the prosthesis to the body
C. To provide structural strength
D. To connect appendages and joints to the socket
What muscles need strengthening in preparation for crutch walking?
A. Latissimus dorsi, Triceps, Biceps
B. Quads, Hip Extensors, Hip Abductors
C. Shoulder flexors, Shoulder depressors, Shoulder adductors
D. Flexors of fingers and thumb, Wrist extensors, Elbow extensors