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What is the functional level for a person who is limited to transfers or limited household ambulation?
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?
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)?
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)?
Which stage of amputation may receive an Immediate Post-Operative Prosthesis (IPOP)?
What functional level is defined as non-ambulatory (bed bound)?
What functional level is defined as non-ambulatory (bed bound)?
What is the purpose of a temporary (preparatory) prosthesis?
What is the purpose of a temporary (preparatory) prosthesis?
When is a definitive or permanent prosthesis typically made?
When is a definitive or permanent prosthesis typically made?
What is required for amputees with great toe amputations?
What is required for amputees with great toe amputations?
What type of prosthesis provides excellent cosmetics with little or no biomechanical assistance?
What type of prosthesis provides excellent cosmetics with little or no biomechanical assistance?
At what level may a prosthetic boot composed of epoxy-modified acrylic resin be helpful?
At what level may a prosthetic boot composed of epoxy-modified acrylic resin be helpful?
What is the primary function of a soft cervical collar?
What is the primary function of a soft cervical collar?
Which type of cervical orthosis is classified as 'rigid or flexible (soft)' according to the material used and degree of stabilization?
Which type of cervical orthosis is classified as 'rigid or flexible (soft)' according to the material used and degree of stabilization?
What is the maximum recommended duration for wearing a soft cervical collar?
What is the maximum recommended duration for wearing a soft cervical collar?
In what conditions are soft cervical collars commonly indicated?
In what conditions are soft cervical collars commonly indicated?
What is the main purpose of a rigid (semi-rigid) cervical orthosis?
What is the main purpose of a rigid (semi-rigid) cervical orthosis?
Which orthosis provides total contact in the cervical spine and a mild degree of motion control?
Which orthosis provides total contact in the cervical spine and a mild degree of motion control?
Which type of orthosis is cooler than cervical collars but bulkier and provides good control of flexion/extension but not lateral bending and rotation?
Which type of orthosis is cooler than cervical collars but bulkier and provides good control of flexion/extension but not lateral bending and rotation?
What is the indication for using the Sterno-Occipito-Mandibular Immobilizer (SOMI) orthosis?
What is the indication for using the Sterno-Occipito-Mandibular Immobilizer (SOMI) orthosis?
Which type of orthosis encloses the entire posterior skull, includes a band around the forehead, and extends downward to the inferior costal margin?
Which type of orthosis encloses the entire posterior skull, includes a band around the forehead, and extends downward to the inferior costal margin?
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?
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?
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