Functional Levels of Ambulation Quiz

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What is the functional level for a person who is limited to transfers or limited household ambulation?

K3

K0

K1 (correct)

K2

What type of prosthesis component is allowed for someone who is a high-energy activities performer?

No prosthesis allowed

Pneumatic or polycentric knee, multiaxis foot

Manual lock or stance-control knee, SACH or single-axis foot

Hydraulic knee, energy-storing foot (correct)

What is the advantage of an Immediate Post-Operative Prosthesis (IPOP)?

Allows for earlier bipedal ambulation (correct)

Better soft dressing management

Shortens rehabilitation time

Reduces edema control

Which stage of amputation may receive an Immediate Post-Operative Prosthesis (IPOP)?

Transtibial Signup and view all the answers

What functional level is defined as non-ambulatory (bed bound)?

K0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a temporary (preparatory) prosthesis?

To allow for early prosthetic training and fine tuning of the prosthetic alignment Signup and view all the answers

When is a definitive or permanent prosthesis typically made?

After 6-9 months when shaping and shrinking process has ended Signup and view all the answers

What is required for amputees with great toe amputations?

Stiff sole, toe filler, molded insole with arch support Signup and view all the answers

What type of prosthesis provides excellent cosmetics with little or no biomechanical assistance?

Life cast prosthesis Signup and view all the answers

At what level may a prosthetic boot composed of epoxy-modified acrylic resin be helpful?

Transmetatarsal level Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a soft cervical collar?

To limit motion through sensory feedback Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cervical orthosis is classified as 'rigid or flexible (soft)' according to the material used and degree of stabilization?

Philadelphia Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum recommended duration for wearing a soft cervical collar?

10 days Signup and view all the answers

In what conditions are soft cervical collars commonly indicated?

Whiplash injuries Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a rigid (semi-rigid) cervical orthosis?

To provide significant control of motion of the cervical spine Signup and view all the answers

Which orthosis provides total contact in the cervical spine and a mild degree of motion control?

Philadelphia Collar Signup and view all the answers

Which type of orthosis is cooler than cervical collars but bulkier and provides good control of flexion/extension but not lateral bending and rotation?

Poster-Type Cervicothoracic Orthosis (CTO) Signup and view all the answers

What is the indication for using the Sterno-Occipito-Mandibular Immobilizer (SOMI) orthosis?

Mid or low stable cervical fractures and arthritis Signup and view all the answers

Which type of orthosis encloses the entire posterior skull, includes a band around the forehead, and extends downward to the inferior costal margin?

Minerva CTO Signup and view all the answers

Which orthosis is similar to an extended Philadelphia collar reinforced with rigid plastic struts extending down onto the anterior and posterior thorax with strapping beneath the axilla?

Yale CTO Signup and view all the answers