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1For a patient referred for an AFO after a stroke, which assessment finding MOST directly affects the choice of ankle control and sagittal alignment?
A.Footwear constraints and cosmetic preferences
B.Ankle range, tone, and knee control
C.Home layout and usual walking surfaces
D.Transportation needs and appointment schedule
Explanation: Available ankle range, the pattern of tone, and knee control directly affect whether motion can be allowed safely and how the AFO-footwear combination should be aligned. These findings must be considered together rather than selecting a design from the diagnosis alone.
2During AFO tuning, a patient shows excessive knee flexion in stance. Which change would MOST directly create a knee-extension moment, assuming the position is safe and tolerated?
A.Use a flexible posterior-leaf-spring AFO
B.Tune a solid AFO toward plantarflexion
C.Tune a solid AFO toward dorsiflexion
D.Allow unrestricted dorsiflexion in stance
Explanation: Tuning a sufficiently rigid AFO-footwear combination toward plantarflexion restricts tibial progression and can move the ground-reaction-force relationship anterior to the knee, increasing the knee-extension moment. The amount must be individualized because excessive plantarflexion can produce recurvatum or instability.
3Which material is MOST appropriate for fabricating a custom rigid thoracolumbosacral orthosis (TLSO) for a patient with a stable thoracic compression fracture?
A.Low-temperature thermoplastic
B.High-temperature copolymer polypropylene
C.Soft closed-cell foam
D.Elastic fabric with steel stays
Explanation: Among these choices, high-temperature copolymer polypropylene can be vacuum formed into a rigid custom shell with appropriate trim lines and reliefs. Final material and thickness still depend on the prescription, patient size, required control, and fabrication design.
4What is the PRIMARY biomechanical principle used in a knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO) to control genu recurvatum?
A.Two-point force system
B.Three-point force system
C.Hydrostatic pressure
D.Total contact compression
Explanation: A three-point force system is used to oppose genu recurvatum. A posteriorly directed force at the knee is balanced by anteriorly directed counterforces at the thigh and calf, creating a flexion moment that resists hyperextension during stance.
5An LSO is prescribed with the goal of limiting sagittal motion at the lower lumbar spine. Which motion should the orthosis PRIMARILY restrict?
A.Cervical rotation
B.Lumbar flexion and extension
C.Hip abduction
D.Thoracic lateral flexion
Explanation: An LSO acts across the lumbar region and can be designed to limit lumbar flexion and extension. It does not directly control cervical, hip, or upper-thoracic motion, and symptom response should be evaluated rather than assuming that motion restriction heals radiculopathy.
6During vacuum forming of a polypropylene AFO, the plastic fails to draw into several contours and air remains between the sheet and model. What is the MOST likely cause?
A.Excessive heating throughout the plastic sheet
B.A vacuum leak or blocked air-evacuation path
C.An overly smooth positive-model surface
D.A uniformly thinner thermoplastic sheet
Explanation: A leak, inadequate vacuum, or a blocked evacuation path prevents air from being removed between the heated sheet and the model. The vacuum system, seal, stockinette, and model perforations should be checked before repeating the pull.
7During a cervical-orthosis assessment, a patient has shoulder droop and cannot rotate the head against resistance. Dysfunction of which cranial nerve is MOST consistent with these findings?
A.Trigeminal nerve (CN V)
B.Facial nerve (CN VII)
C.Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
D.Accessory nerve (CN XI)
Explanation: The accessory nerve (CN XI) supplies the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius. Weakness can impair resisted head rotation and shoulder elevation, findings that should be documented and communicated when they affect fit or treatment goals.
8A patient with a documented C5 motor level has active deltoid and biceps function but no active wrist extension. Which orthosis BEST supports the stated goal of positioning the wrist for hand use?
A.Shoulder abduction orthosis
B.WHO with wrist-extension assist
C.Elbow orthosis with flexion assist
D.Static resting hand splint only
Explanation: A WHO with an appropriate wrist-extension assist can position the wrist for functional hand use when active wrist extension is absent. Selection still depends on passive range, sensation, skin, hand goals, and occupational-therapy findings.
9When fitting a patient with a custom molded TLSO, which anatomical landmark is used to determine the inferior trim line anteriorly?
A.Xiphoid process
B.Just superior to the symphysis pubis
C.Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)
D.Umbilicus
Explanation: The anterior inferior trim line is commonly shaped just superior to the symphysis pubis so the shell captures the pelvis while permitting sitting and avoiding direct pressure on the pubic region. The final line is verified dynamically for coverage, comfort, and the prescribed control.
10What is the PRIMARY purpose of a patellar-tendon-bearing feature in a below-knee orthosis?
A.To increase knee range of motion
B.To redistribute distal load proximally
C.To correct genu valgum alignment
D.To restrict ankle plantarflexion
Explanation: A PTB feature transfers a prescribed portion of distal load to pressure-tolerant proximal areas, including the patellar-tendon region. The amount of unloading must be verified; a PTB design does not automatically eliminate all weight through the tibia or foot.
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