1. Who health care professional who designs , fabricates and fits limb prostheses.
A. Orthotist
B. Prosthetist
C. Dentist
D. Pediatricts
2. SAFE is
A. Solid ankle cushion heel
B. Stationary attachment flexible endoskeleton
C. Solid ankle Thomas heel
D. None of the above
3. SACH is:
A. Solid ankle cushion heel
B. Solid ankle Thomas heel
C. None of above
D. Both a&b
4. The major cause of amputation are:
A. Peripheral vascular disease
B. Trauma
C. Malignancy
D. Congenital deficien
E. All of the above
5. The principal lower limb prostheses include :
A. Partial foot
B. Syme’s
C. Transtibial
D. All of above
6. When the individual walks , late stance will be :
A. Less forceful
B. More forceful
C. None of above
D. All of above
7. To aid late stance , the bottom of the prostheses or the sole of the shoe may have :
A. Convex rocket bar
B. Concave rocket bar
C. No rocket bar
D. Metallic bar
8. The transtibial level refers to an amputation in which :
A. Tibia and calcaneus are transected
B. Tibia and fibula are transected
C. Fibula and calcaneus are transected
D. None of these
9. Syme’s and transtibial levels include :
A. Foot – ankle assembly
B. Socket
C. All of above
D. None of above
10. The prosthetic foot restores :
A. General contour of patient’s foot
B. Absorbs shock at heel contact
C. Planter flexes in early stance
D. Toe- break action
E. All of above
11. The heel cushion of SACH foot allows a very small amount of what motion :
A. Medial
B. Lateral
C. Transverse
D. All of above
12. SAFE is a
A. Version of SACH
B. Has a rigid block joined to posterior portion of keel at 45 angle
C. Heavier and more expensive
D. All statements are correct
13. Axis of feet :
A. Single axis feet
B. Multiple axis feet
C. Double axis feet
D. Both a and b
14. Single axis feet is/are :
A. Most common example of articulated foot
B. Fixed , immobile
C. Heavier
D. None of above
15. Multiple axis feet are :
A. Heavier
B. Less durable
C. Both A and b
D. None of above
16. Shanks used in transtibial prostheses are :
A. Exoskeletal shank
B. Endoskeletal shank
C. Crustacean shank
D. Modular shank
E. All of above
17. Exoskeletal shank is also called as :
A. Crustacean shank
B. Nodular shank
C. Modular shank
D. None of above
18. Endoskeletal shank is also called as :
A. Crustacean shank
B. Nodular shank
C. Modular shank
D. None of above
19. Convexities in the socket over areas containing pressure tolerant tissues, that part of socket are its :
A. Lined sockets
B. Buildups
C. Cuffs
D. Rubber sleeve
20. When viewed from above , the socket resembles :
A. Rectangular
B. Triangle
C. Square
D. Circular
21. Types of sockets are :
A. Lined, unlined, syme’s
B. Exoskeletal, endoskeletal
C. Transtibial,patellofemoral
D. All of above
22. According to alignment of socket , which statement is correct in transtibial prostheses :
A. On shank in slight flexion, to enhance loading on the patellar tendon
B. Slight lateral tilt, to reduce loading on fibular head
C. Slight inferior termination, for fibular nerve
D. Both A and b
E. All of above
23. Feature of commercial knee unit :
A. Axis
B. Friction mechanism
C. Extension Aid
D. Mechanical stabilizer
E. All of above
24. Stability is influenced by the ……….of the knee in relation to the hip and prosthetic ankle :
A. Alignment
B. LOG
C. BOS
D. None of above
25. The farther the posterior knee bolt , the ……..knee will be :
A. More stable
B. Less stable
C. Mobile
D. Block
26. The lateral attachment of the Silesian bandage should be …… and ……….to the greater
trochanter for best control of prosthetic rotation :
A. Superior, anterior
B. Superior, posterior
C. Inferior, anterior
D. Inferior, posterior
27. Gait analysis gives the clinic team member the opportunity to determine :
A. Adequacy of Socket fit
B. Prosthetic alignment
C. Prosthetic adjustment
D. All of above
28. Rotation of the heel at the late stance is refered as :
A. Whips
B. Stills
C. Motion
D. None of above
29. Step length will be unequal if patient has :
A. Hip flexion contractures
B. Inadequate balance
C. Ankle contractures
D. Both A and B
30. Patient with partial foot, Syme’s , and transtibial amputation can don the prosthesis while :
A. Seated
B. Lying
C. Running
D. None of above
31. Dynamic exercises improve control in :
A. Medial lateral
B. Sagittal
C. Rotatry
D. All of above
32. Walking with prosthesis increases :
A. Energy cost
B. Diet intake
C. Respiration
D. None of above
33. Which activity is superb that fosters trunk control and seated balance , having person with
prosthesis :
A. Horseback riding
B. Golf
C. Football
D. cricket
34. For the hip stability, the mechanical hip should be positioned ( ) to a point
corresponding to the anatomical hip.
(a) Higher
(b) Lower
(c) Anterior
(d) Posterior
Answer is (c)
35. For the hip disarticulation prostheses to be stable, following attributes are required
except:
(a) Hip extension aid
(b) Anterior placement of hip joint
(c) Posterior placement of knee unit
(d) Knee flexion aid
Answer is (d)
36. Optimal function of prosthesis depends on which of the following factors:
(a) Proper care of socks, sheath, prosthesis
(b) Care of amputated limb
(c) General health maintenance
(d) All of above
Answer is (d)
37. Constant friction systems in a knee unit except:
(a) are simple
(b) are lightweight
(c) are dependable
(d) Can be adjusted to variable walking speeds at a time.
Answer is (d)
38. Variable friction:
(a) give decreased resistance as the knee bends from full extension
(b) allow constant walking speeds
(c) need frequent adjustment and replacement of moving parts
(d) perform similarly to fluid control systems but are considered more advanced in
design
Answer is (c)
39. Physical therapists participate in the management of patients with amputations at
several key stages except:
(a) preoperative
(b) postoperative-preprosthetic
(c) prosthetic prescription
(d) prosthetic training
(e) none of above
Answer is (e)
40. prosthesis are contraindicated for patients with following conditions except:
(a) recent knee amputations
(b) depression or dementia
(c) advanced cardiopulmonary disease
(d) bilateral amputations
Answer is (a)
41. For trans-tibial temporary prosthesis different sockets can be used, the one that helps
amputated limb not to develop distal edema is which of the following:
(a) Thermoplastic socket
(b) Mass- produced adjustable socket
(c) Plaster socket
(d) All of above
Answer is (b)
42. Pneumatic control:
(a) compress air as the knee is flexed,
(b) can have a spring coil to add more gait control
(c) provide better swing control than friction systems
(d) are more effective than hydraulic systems
Answer is (d)
43. Hydraulic control:
(a) use liquid (usually silicone oil) to respond to a wide range of walking speeds
(b) provide nearly normal knee function
(c) are lighter, need less maintenance, and cost less than pneumatic systems
(d) are often used by active amputees
Answer is (c)
44. a patient wear knee prostheses of hydraulic unit when he walks he feels spongy
feeling and possible noise in walking in unit which problem in this prostheses?
(a) An air bubble in unit
(b) tears in the unit
(c) both of above
(d) None of the above
Answer is (a)
45. a prosthetic design a footwear in which it’s upper is stiff this section restrict the
action of foot assembly that is designated to provide following movement which is?
(a) substantial dorsiflexion& planter flexion
(b) only dorsiflexion
(c) Planter flexion
(d) none of the above
Answer is (a)
46. If the knee does not have sufficient friction to retard its natural pendular action, the
individual who walks rapidly experiences
A. Excessive knee extension at the beginning of swing phase
B.
C. Excessive knee flexion at the end of swing phase
D. Both a and c
47. Friction mechanism changes the knee swing
A. By modifying the speed of knee motion during swing phase
B. By affecting knee swing according to walking speed
C. By restricting knee motion during swing phase
D. Only a and b are correct
48. Microprocessor control utilizes electronic sensors which detects the rate and range of shank
movement
A. 20 times per second
B. 30 times per second
C. 50 or more times per second
D. 45 times per second
49. Which extension aid keeps the knee flexed when individual sits
A. External extension aid
B. Internal extension aid
C. None of the above
D. Only a is correct
50. The prosthetic knee joint is usually aligned
A. Anterior to TKA line
B. Lateral to TKA line
C. Posterior to TKA line
D. Medial to TKA line
51. Transfemoral prosthesis is applied in individuals with amputation:
(a) Between femoral epicondyles and ischial tuberosity
(b) Between femoral epicondyles and greater trochanter
(c) Between femoral condyles and lesser trochanter
(d) Between femoral epicondyles and ASIS
52. The most appropriate prosthesis for an individual whose amputated limb retains
the distal part of femur is:
(a) Transfemoral prosthesis
(b) Transtibial prosthesis
(c) Femoral disarticulation prosthesis
(d) Knee disarticulation prosthesis
53. Which of the following is not an example of fluid friction?
(a) Hydraulic friction
(b) Oil friction
(c) Sliding friction
(d) Pneumatic friction
54. Which of the following knee aid allows knee flexion while sitting?
(a) Internal extension aid
(b) External extension aid
(c) Elastic webbing
(d) All of the above
55. Which structures of the following is not pressure tolerant?
(a) Sides of thigh
(b) Pubic symphysis
(c) Gluteal musculature
(d) Distal end of amputated limb
56. unlined socket is also known as
a.hard socket
b.soft socket
c.rigid socket
d.none of above
57. Suspension is required during which phase of walk
a)stance phase
b)swing phase
c)both a and b
d)none of the above
58. A leather strap encircling the thigh immediately above the femoral epicondyle is known
as
a)socket
b)shank
c)cuff
d)none of the above
59. Fork strap and waist belt may be indicated for
a)climb ladders
b)prosthesis unsupported by ground
c)both a and b
60. Which mechanism prevents prosthesis from slipping?
a)brim mechanism
b)pin mechanism
c)distal attachment
d)both c an d
