SIS Lecture Quiz

Question 1

Liner selection and sizing are a critical element in success with SIS. When selecting an appropriate liner:

Answer 1

Choose firmer liners

Question 2

When measureing for an appropriatley sized liner

Answer 2

round down to the next size

Question 3

Conical liners are best used with subischial sockets

T or F

Answer 3

False

Question 4

It is best to utlilize a liner of what material with subischial sockets?

Answer 4

Silicone

Question 5

Control of the SIS relies primarily on

Answer 5

compression of proximal medial soft tissue

Question 6

What modification is required of SIS for shorter residual limbs

Answer 6

higher trimlines

Question 7

A longitudinal study of a single pt using a subischial socket appears to indicate that:

Answer 7

volume increased from using the NURIC SIS

Question 8

Other than the circumferential measurement for the liner, what is the ONLY measurement taken for the NU SIS

Answer 8

proximal ML

Question 9

During modificatino of the proximal aspect of the positive mold, material is primarily removed:

Answer 9

posterior and laterally