Amputations

Question 1

You are treating a pt with a traumatic Right UE amputation. During the pre-prosthetic phase one of your goals is to help shape the residual limb for preparation for a prosthesis. Which is the most effective method for you to use?

Answer 1

wrapping

Question 2

You are working with a pt a with a UE amputation. The pt has been fitted with his prosthesis and is getting ready for discharge. You are working with the pt on independence with meal prep. Your advice to the pt in reguards to opening a jar would be?

Answer 2

Hold the jar with the terminal device and twist the lid with his left hand

Question 3

The appropriate wearing schedule from someone just receiving a new limb is?

Answer 3

30 min 3 x per day

Question 4

The are of the prosthesis that the other components attach is the

Answer 4

socket

Question 5

The part of the prosthesis that grasps objects is the

Answer 5

Terminal device

Question 6

Factors that can negatively impact wound healing include

Answer 6

smoking
Infection
DM
Renal disease

Question 7

Your patient reports they continue to feel their amputated hand. The report the hand feels tight and painful. This patient is experiencing

Answer 7

Phantom sensation

Question 8

You move on to stirring cake batter in a bowl during your meal prep activity. When instructing the R UE amputee to position himself during the activity you tell him to:

Answer 8

Hold the bowl with the terminal device and the spoon in his L hand

Question 9

What is the most common post surgical problem that an amputee faces?

Answer 9

Skin

Question 10

Preprosthetic training includes

Answer 10

Scar management
Desensitization
Shaping the limb
Endurance