Prosthetics ABC Exam Review Latest Update

Prosthetics ABC Exam Review Latest Update

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2 main functions of a harness system - CORRECT ANSWER: suspension and function

3 Essential components of vacuum set up - CORRECT ANSWER: 1-Vacuum pump, 2-

Surge tank, 3-Evacuation hoses

Above elbow amputation/ Transhumeral - CORRECT ANSWER: Between shoulder and

elbow

Above knee amputation/ transfemoral - CORRECT ANSWER: Between hip joint and

knee joint

Below elbow amputation/ Transradial - CORRECT ANSWER: Between wrist and elbow

Below knee amputation/ transitibial - CORRECT ANSWER: between knee joint and the ankle

Carbon Tensile Strength - CORRECT ANSWER: 800ksi

Co-poly oven temp & uses - CORRECT ANSWER: 325F, used for upper extremity

orthotics and lower extremity prosthetics

Endoskeletal - CORRECT ANSWER: Structural strength from the inside

EX. Humans are endoskeletal because of bone structure inside EX 2. In prosthetics the pylon and adapters

Exoskeletal - CORRECT ANSWER: Strength from outside

Ex. In prosthetics, a leg with hard laminated outer shell and hollow inside

Fiberglass Density - CORRECT ANSWER: 2.56g

Fiberglass Tensile Strength - CORRECT ANSWER: 620ksi

Hip disarticulation - CORRECT ANSWER: amputation through hip joint; pelvis intact, no bone cut

In this type of aignment, adjustments are based on observation of the amputee's gait

and communication with the amputee - CORRECT ANSWER: Dynamic alignment

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