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Orthotics Exam 1 Latest Update - Actual Exam 170 Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed
A functional position orthosis is always appropriate to position the arthritic hand -
CORRECT ANSWER: F
A general guideline for evaluating orthotic fit is to have the person wear the orthosis for 20 minutes and then remove the orthosis. If no reddened areas are present after 20
minutes of removal, no adjustments are necessary - CORRECT ANSWER: True
a person uses a spherical grasp when holding a soda can - CORRECT ANSWER: F,
cylindrical
A red wound is a healthy wound - CORRECT ANSWER: T
A score of 10 on a VeAS indicates that pain does not need to be addressed in the
intervention plan - CORRECT ANSWER: F
A well-fitting orthosis upon removal may leave a red area on the client's skin -
CORRECT ANSWER: T
After orthotic completion for an older adult in a long-term care facility, there is little
follow-up needed by the therapist - CORRECT ANSWER: F
All orthoses require 24 hours of wearing to be most effective - CORRECT ANSWER: F
All physicians follow the same protocol for postoperative conditions - CORRECT
ANSWER: F, they can follow different protocols
An infant can follow an orthotic-wearing program without extraordinary efforts -
CORRECT ANSWER: F
An orthosis should be approx two-thirds the length of the forearm - CORRECT
ANSWER: T
An orthotic design must accommodate padding thickness - CORRECT ANSWER: T
Approach allows a person who had a stroke to grasp the walker by using orthoses that
are adapted to assist with grasp - CORRECT ANSWER: rehab approach
Approach helps a person who had a tendon repair that resulted in flexion contractures
of the MCP joint regain full ROM - CORRECT ANSWER: biomechanical approach
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Assessments of function include the nine hole peg test and the semmes-weinsten
microfilament test - CORRECT ANSWER: F, Hand coordination and dexterity are
needed for many functional performance tasks. Many standardized tests for
coordination and dexterity includes: Nine Hole Peg test, The Minnesota Rate of
Manipulation Test, The Crawford Small Parts Dexterity Test, The Purdue Peg Board Test, the Rosenbursch Test of Dexterity, and The Valpar Test. Most dexterity tests are based on time measurements, and normative data are available for all these tests. In particular the Valpar work samples use methods time measurement (MTM). MTM is a method of analyzing work taks to determine how long a trained worker will require to complete a certain task at a rate that can be sustained for an eight-hour workday.
Avoidance of pressure over a bony prominence is preferable to unequal pressure -
CORRECT ANSWER: T
Bamboo brace - CORRECT ANSWER: elbow extension orthosis, flexible pediatric arm
brace placed around the elbow joint for children with CP and other developmental challenges, extended elbow position
Based on the dorsal surface of the hand and forearm - CORRECT ANSWER: dorsal
MCP protection orthosis
Based on the little finger side of the hand and forearm - CORRECT ANSWER: ulnar
gutter wrist immobilization orthosis
Based on the palmar surface of the hand and forearm - CORRECT ANSWER: volar or
palmar-based flexion mobilization orthosis or palmar-based wrist immobilization orthosis
Based on the thumb side of the hand and forearm - CORRECT ANSWER: radial gutter
extension mobilization orthosis
Benik - CORRECT ANSWER: custom Neoprene products such as elbow, wrist, thumb,
supports
Calling out a client's name in a waiting room to go back into the orthotic fabrication area
is considered in violation of HIPAA - CORRECT ANSWER: T
Comfy Splints - CORRECT ANSWER: prefabricated orthoses. easily adjustable at
multiple joints. Multilayers for softness and drirelease with terry cloth covers.Immobilization and mobilization
consider an orthotic intervention plan with a client of a different culture than yours. What factors of orthotic design and provision may need special understanding - CORRECT
ANSWER: learn about the culture
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work to arrive at a workable solution
Contour of an orthosis increases its strength - CORRECT ANSWER: T
Determining a client's lifestyle needs for orthotic design and material is important -
CORRECT ANSWER: T
Every person should receive orthotic wearing schedule in written and verbal forms -
CORRECT ANSWER: T
Example of cylindrical grasp - CORRECT ANSWER: holding a soda can
Example of hook grasp - CORRECT ANSWER: carrying briefcases by the handle
Example of intrinsic plus grasp - CORRECT ANSWER: holding flat objects such as
books
Example of lateral prehension - CORRECT ANSWER: holding keys
Example of palmar prehension - CORRECT ANSWER: holding pencils
Example of spherical grasp - CORRECT ANSWER: holding balls or fruit
For an older adult who has spasticity, to ensure intimate contour, the therapist should
use a material with high drapability - CORRECT ANSWER: F
For infection control purposes, persons and therapists should use extremely hot water
to clean orthoses - CORRECT ANSWER: F, To keep orthosis clean, washing the hand
with warm water and a mild soap and cleansing the orthosis with rubbing alcohol are effective methods.
For what purposes might an orthosis be used as part of an intervention plan? -
CORRECT ANSWER: may be chosen to apply kinetic forces to the person's body to
increase ROM, managing spasticity, recreate grasp and maximize function in ADLs
How can a therapist determine the correct length of a forearm orthosis? - CORRECT
ANSWER: two thirds lenth of the forearm
How can a therapist evaluate a client's understanding of an orthotic-wearing schedule? -
CORRECT ANSWER: written, review, instruct caregiver, verbal understanding
How can a therapist facilitate communication with the physician's office about the orthosis referral? - CORRECT ANSWER: prepare a list of questions before calling, conveys the list to admin assistant or PA, explains the problem with the referral and suggests a better orthotic intervention apporach and rationale
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