Basecamp Video Review Flashcards
True or False?
Ace wraps should be applied in a circular pattern?
False:
They should be applied in a diagnol pattern
True or False?
Ace wraps should be anchored around the pelvis for transfemoral amputations?
True
True or False?
A clip should be used to secure an ace wrap?
False
Tape should be used
True or False?
A disadvantage of soft dressing is an increased likelihood of joint contractures?
True
True or False?
A Syme’s amputation refers to removal of the foot at the ankle joint with removal of the malleoli?
True
True or False?
The patellar tendon should be the area of primary weight bearing in a transtibial prosthesis?
True
True or False?
It is possible to bear weight through the end of a residual limb after transfemoral amputation?
False
knee disarticulation
True or False?
Prosthetic use can decrease intensity and frequency of phantom limb sensation and pain?
True
True or False?
Pelvic band/belt suspension is used wiht a transtibial amputation?
False
Transfemoral
True or False?
Thigh corset suspension is used with a transtibial amputation?
True
True or False?
Supracondylar brim suspension is used with a transtibial amputation?
True
Which two gait deviations would most likely be caused by a prosthesis that is too long?
a. Abducted gait
b. Excessive knee flexion
c. excessive trunk flexion
d. vaulting
e. lateral heel whip
a. Abducted gait
d. vaulting
Identify the most likely cause of forefoot rotation at heel strike.
a. socket too small
b. weak lateral hip rotators
c. rigid SACH heel cushion
d. inadequate knee friction
c. rigid SACH heel cushion
Identify the most likely cause of an abducted gait pattern following a transfemoral amputation.
a. prosthesis is too short
b. hip abduction contracture
c. high lateral wall
d. knee instability
b. hip abduction contracture
A socket that is too small would _______ the length of the prosthetic.
increase
Excessive dorsiflexion built into a prosthetic ankle may cause excessive knee ______ in stance.
flexion
A prosthetic limb that is too _____ may cause a circumducted gait.
long
Forward trunk flexion may be caused by a ____ _____ contracture
hip flexion
Transfemoral prosthetic socket designs include iscihal containment and __________ sockets
quadrilateral
A pylon covered with foam is a/an ________ shank design.
endoskeleton
A high ____ wall of a transfemoral prosthetic socket may cause lateral bending during the stance phase of gait.
medial
A transmetatarsal amputation increases a patient’s risk for developing a/an ________ deformity.
equinus
What is an upper extremity amputation including the shoulder girdle?
Forequarter
What is the most common level of upper extremity amputation?
Transradial
What is the prosthetic suspension specific to a transradial amputation?
Triceps Cuff
What is the surgical removal of the pelvis and both lower extremities?
Hemicorporectomy
Common complication following amputation surgery:
Deep vein thrombosis
Common treatment option for phantom pain:
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation.
What is an option for replacing the first digit?
Toe Transfer
What is an uncommon amputation level due to prosthetic disadvantages?
Wrist Disarticulation
What is an amputation through the medial and lateral malleoli?
Symes
What is the most common cause of transhumeral amputation?
Trauma
What is disarticulation of the tarsal metatarsal joint?
Lisfranc
What is the mid-foot amputation with removal of the tarsal bones?
Choparts
What is the art of making a prosthetic limb appear life like?
Cosmesis
What is an amputation through a joint?
Disarticulation
What is the surgical removal of one lower extremity and one half of the pelvis?
Hemipelvectomy
What is a dressing that does NOT allow for immediate wound inspection?
Rigid
