Question 1

Which of the following is the MOST important advantage of the long posterior flap in transtibial amputation surgery due to vascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A) There is better collateral circulation in the posterior flap. 
B) It places the incision away from any bony prominences. 
C) It provides a better weightbearing surface for the residual limb. 
D) There is a lower probability of neuroma development. 
A) There is better collateral circulation in the posterior flap. 
B) It places the incision away from any bony prominences. 
C) It provides a better weightbearing surface for the residual limb. 
D) There is a lower probability of neuroma development. A

Question 2

During the examination of a patient with a transtibial amputation,the patient describes painful sensations that are frequently disabling.Which of the following describes this type of pain?

Accepted Answer

A) Psychogenic sensation 
B) Peripheral pain 
C) Phantom sensation 
D) Phantom pain 
A) Psychogenic sensation 
B) Peripheral pain 
C) Phantom sensation 
D) Phantom pain D

Question 3

A 75-year-old patient with type 1 diabetes received a right transfemoral amputation secondary to gangrene.Prior to the gangrene,the patient was ambulatory in the community.As the lower extremity declined,the patient was able to ambulate with a use of a standard walker.What is the MOST important factor in deciding whether this patient is a good candidate for a prosthesis?

Accepted Answer

A) Ability to heal adequately 
B) Ambulation prior to amputation 
C) Age of the patient 
D) Number of comorbidities 
A) Ability to heal adequately 
B) Ambulation prior to amputation 
C) Age of the patient 
D) Number of comorbidities B

Question 4

What is the optimal supine position of the residual limb for bedridden patients after transtibial amputation?

Accepted Answer

A) Elevated for drainage and slightly adducted 
B) Flat on the bed with the knee extended 
C) Elevated on a pillow and knee slightly flexed 
D) Flat on the bed with the hip slightly abducted 
A) Elevated for drainage and slightly adducted 
B) Flat on the bed with the knee extended 
C) Elevated on a pillow and knee slightly flexed 
D) Flat on the bed with the hip slightly abducted

Question 5

Which of the following is the MOST effective intervention for helping patients who underwent amputation to cope with the loss of a limb?

Accepted Answer

A) Provide some sample types of prostheses for the patient to see and handle. 
B) Provide detailed written and oral information about the prosthesis and the rehabilitation program. 
C) Explain to the patient that the care of the other limb is critical for maximizing ambulation potential. 
D) Arrange an opportunity for peer counseling.Chapter 22: Amputation 
A) Provide some sample types of prostheses for the patient to see and handle. 
B) Provide detailed written and oral information about the prosthesis and the rehabilitation program. 
C) Explain to the patient that the care of the other limb is critical for maximizing ambulation potential. 
D) Arrange an opportunity for peer counseling.Chapter 22: Amputation

Question 6

Which of the following postsurgical dressings is NOT indicated after amputation if the sutures remain intact?

Accepted Answer

A) Elastic wrap 
B) Immediate postoperative prosthesis 
C) Shrinker 
D) Unna's dressing 
A) Elastic wrap 
B) Immediate postoperative prosthesis 
C) Shrinker 
D) Unna's dressing

Which of the following is the MOST important advantage of the long posterior flap in transtibial amputation surgery due to vascular disease?

During the examination of a patient with a transtibial amputation,the patient describes painful sensations that are frequently disabling.Which of the following describes this type of pain?

What is the optimal supine position of the residual limb for bedridden patients after transtibial amputation?

Which of the following is the MOST effective intervention for helping patients who underwent amputation to cope with the loss of a limb?

Which of the following postsurgical dressings is NOT indicated after amputation if the sutures remain intact?

Clinical Decision Making

Examination of Vital Signs

Examination of Sensory Function

Musculoskeletal Examination

Examination of Motor Function

Examination of Coordination and Balance

Examination of Gait

Examination of Function

Examination of the Environment

Strategies to Improve Motor Function

Locomotor Training

Chronic Pulmonary Dysfunction

Heart Disease

Vascular Disease, lymphedema, and Integumentary Disorders

Stroke

Multiple Sclerosis

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Parkinsons Disease

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury

Vestibular Disorders

Arthritis

Burns

Chronic Pain

Psychosocial Disorders

Cognitive and Perceptual Dysfunction

Neurogenic Disorders of Speech and Language

Promoting Health and Wellness

Orthotics

Prosthetics

The Prescriptive Wheelchair

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Exam 22: Amputation

Which of the following is the MOST important advantage of the long posterior flap in transtibial amputation surgery due to vascular disease?

During the examination of a patient with a transtibial amputation,the patient describes painful sensations that are frequently disabling.Which of the following describes this type of pain?

What is the optimal supine position of the residual limb for bedridden patients after transtibial amputation?

Which of the following is the MOST effective intervention for helping patients who underwent amputation to cope with the loss of a limb?

Which of the following postsurgical dressings is NOT indicated after amputation if the sutures remain intact?

Clinical Decision Making

Examination of Vital Signs

Examination of Sensory Function

Musculoskeletal Examination

Examination of Motor Function

Examination of Coordination and Balance

Examination of Gait

Examination of Function

Examination of the Environment

Strategies to Improve Motor Function

Locomotor Training

Chronic Pulmonary Dysfunction

Heart Disease

Vascular Disease, lymphedema, and Integumentary Disorders

Stroke

Multiple Sclerosis

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Parkinsons Disease

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury

Vestibular Disorders

Arthritis

Burns

Chronic Pain

Psychosocial Disorders

Cognitive and Perceptual Dysfunction

Neurogenic Disorders of Speech and Language

Promoting Health and Wellness

Orthotics

Prosthetics

The Prescriptive Wheelchair

Filters