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Basecamp Video Review Flashcards

1
Q

True or False?

Ace wraps should be applied in a circular pattern?

A

False:

They should be applied in a diagnol pattern

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2
Q

True or False?

Ace wraps should be anchored around the pelvis for transfemoral amputations?

A

True

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3
Q

True or False?

A clip should be used to secure an ace wrap?

A

False

Tape should be used

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4
Q

True or False?

A disadvantage of soft dressing is an increased likelihood of joint contractures?

A

True

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5
Q

True or False?

A Syme’s amputation refers to removal of the foot at the ankle joint with removal of the malleoli?

A

True

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6
Q

True or False?

The patellar tendon should be the area of primary weight bearing in a transtibial prosthesis?

A

True

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7
Q

True or False?

It is possible to bear weight through the end of a residual limb after transfemoral amputation?

A

False

knee disarticulation

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8
Q

True or False?

Prosthetic use can decrease intensity and frequency of phantom limb sensation and pain?

A

True

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9
Q

True or False?

Pelvic band/belt suspension is used wiht a transtibial amputation?

A

False

Transfemoral

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10
Q

True or False?

Thigh corset suspension is used with a transtibial amputation?

A

True

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11
Q

True or False?

Supracondylar brim suspension is used with a transtibial amputation?

A

True

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12
Q

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

a. Abducted gait

d. vaulting

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13
Q

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

A

c. rigid SACH heel cushion

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14
Q

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

A

b. hip abduction contracture

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15
Q

A socket that is too small would _______ the length of the prosthetic.

A

increase

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16
Q

Excessive dorsiflexion built into a prosthetic ankle may cause excessive knee ______ in stance.

A

flexion

17
Q

A prosthetic limb that is too _____ may cause a circumducted gait.

A

long

18
Q

Forward trunk flexion may be caused by a ____ _____ contracture

A

hip flexion

19
Q

Transfemoral prosthetic socket designs include iscihal containment and __________ sockets

A

quadrilateral

20
Q

A pylon covered with foam is a/an ________ shank design.

A

endoskeleton

21
Q

A high ____ wall of a transfemoral prosthetic socket may cause lateral bending during the stance phase of gait.

A

medial

22
Q

A transmetatarsal amputation increases a patient’s risk for developing a/an ________ deformity.

A

equinus

23
Q

What is an upper extremity amputation including the shoulder girdle?

A

Forequarter

24
Q

What is the most common level of upper extremity amputation?

A

Transradial

25
Q

What is the prosthetic suspension specific to a transradial amputation?

A

Triceps Cuff

26
Q

What is the surgical removal of the pelvis and both lower extremities?

A

Hemicorporectomy

27
Q

Common complication following amputation surgery:

A

Deep vein thrombosis

28
Q

Common treatment option for phantom pain:

A

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation.

29
Q

What is an option for replacing the first digit?

A

Toe Transfer

30
Q

What is an uncommon amputation level due to prosthetic disadvantages?

A

Wrist Disarticulation

31
Q

What is an amputation through the medial and lateral malleoli?

A

Symes

32
Q

What is the most common cause of transhumeral amputation?

A

Trauma

33
Q

What is disarticulation of the tarsal metatarsal joint?

A

Lisfranc

34
Q

What is the mid-foot amputation with removal of the tarsal bones?

A

Choparts

35
Q

What is the art of making a prosthetic limb appear life like?

A

Cosmesis

36
Q

What is an amputation through a joint?

A

Disarticulation

37
Q

What is the surgical removal of one lower extremity and one half of the pelvis?

A

Hemipelvectomy

38
Q

What is a dressing that does NOT allow for immediate wound inspection?

A

Rigid

Basecamp: Amputations and Prosthetics (2 decks)

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