Exam 31: Prosthetics

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Following early gait training,a patient with a transtibial prosthesis is instructed in skin inspection of the residual limb.On which of the following anatomical structures is it acceptable for the patient to observe some redness?

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A patient with a transfemoral prosthesis walks with a whip at the end of the stance phase.Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this deviation?

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Which of the following is the MOST effective strategy during gait training for gaining control of the prosthetic knee in a patient with a transfemoral prosthesis?

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A patient with a hip disarticulation prosthesis is having difficulty with toe clearance during the swing phase of gait.Which of the following prosthetic changes is MOST effective for eliminating this gait deviation?

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A patient with a transfemoral prosthesis walks with a lateral trunk bend over the prosthetic limb during stance.Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this deviation?

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A patient with right transtibial amputation (3 months ago)and right hemiparesis (6 years ago)has weakness in the right quadriceps and diminished balance.Which of the following types of suspension is MOST appropriate?

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