Understanding Your Prosthetic Written Exam Results

If you received your test results for the Prosthetic Written exam only to learn that you did not pass the exam, the following information may help you focus your study for retaking the exam. Your test results notice indicates your score in each Content Domain along with the maximum score in each area. We recommend that you focus your exam study on those Content Domains where you performed the weakest. Below, along with a description of the Content Domain, are sample questions to help you determine the types of questions that you may have missed.

Take a comprehensive patient history, including previous use of a prosthesis, diagnosis, work history, avocational activities, signs and symptoms and medical history. Perform a diagnosis-specific functional clinical examination of sensory function, range of motion, joint stability and skin integrity. Utilize knowledge of anatomy, muscle functions, normal gait parameters, pathologies, related surgical techniques and disease processes to guide assessment. Refer patient to other health care providers for intervention beyond orthotic/prosthetic scope of practice.

A trendelenburg gait occurs with weakness of the:

1. Gluteus medius

2. Gluteus maximus

3. Adductor magnus

4. Rectus femoris

An amputation that removes the midfoot and forefoot saving the talus and calcaneus is called a:

1. Modified Symes

2. Lisfranc

3. Chopart

4. Transmetatarsal

Which of the following muscles are transected in a transmetatarsal amputation?

1. Peroneus longus

2. Extensor hallicus longus

3. Tibialis posterior

4. Tibialis anterior

Which of the following is the primary flexor of the elbow?

1. Biceps brachii

2. Brachioradialis

3. Anconeus

4. Brachialis

In normal gait the hip reaches maximum flexion during:

1. Loading response

2. Initial contact

3. Midstance

4. Mid swing

The most common congenital absence of a long bone in the extremities is:

1. Fibular hemimelia

2. Proximal Focal Femoral Deficiency

3. Congenital hypoplasia of the Tibia

4. Tibial phocomelia