Amputation

Question 1

What dose BKA means?

Answer 1

Below the knee amputation

Question 2

If the patient had and AKA they should lie _____ several times per day.

Answer 2

Prone- to prevent flexion contracture

Question 3

The #1 contracture problem in AKA is ____ of the ____.

Answer 3

Flexion of the hip

Question 4

The #1 contracture problem in BKA is ____ of the ____.

Answer 4

Flexion of the knee

Question 5

What will prevent hip flexion contracture after AKA?

Answer 5

Laying prone several times a day

Question 6

What will prevent hip flexion contracture after BKA?

Answer 6

Remind the patient to straighten there knee constantly while standing

Question 7

To prevent post op swelling, the stump should be____ for____ to___ hours.

Answer 7

Elevated for 12 to 24hrs.

Question 8

How often should the stump be washed?

Answer 8

Daily

Question 9

When a stump is wrapped, the bandage should be tightest_____ and loosest_____.

Answer 9

Distally, proximally

Question 10

If after a right BK, the client c/o pain in his right toe, he is experiencing_______.

Answer 10

Phantom limb sensation

Question 11

Phantom limb sensation is normal (T/F)

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Will phantom lim sensation subside?

Answer 12

Yes in a few months

Question 13

Is it acceptable for the patient to push the stump against a wall?

Answer 13

Yes, this is one way to toughen a stump so it will not breakdown due to wear of the prosthetic leg; hitting it with a pillows is another good method.

Question 14

What dose AKA mean?

Answer 14

Above the knees amputation