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1. Excessive lordosis may be seen in a transfemoral prosthetic user, if this is not accommodated for in socket alignment.

a. Socket adduction

b. Socket abduction

c. Socket flexion

d. Socket extension

2. A medially leaning pylon may be cause by which of the following?

a. Excessive socket abduction

b. Excessive socket adduction

c. Foot is too inset

d. Foot is too outset

e. - a. and c.

f. - b. and d.

3. What is the recommended bench alignment for the transfemoral socket in the sagittal plane to ensure comfort?

a. 0°

b. 5°

c. 10°

d. 15°

4. The transtibial user experiences knee hyperextension during terminal stance through pre-swing of gait. What may be the cause of this gait deviation?

a. Prosthetic foot is too far inset

b. Prosthetic foot is too far outset

c. Excessive dorsiflexion of the prosthetic foot

d. Excessive external rotation of the prosthetic foot

e. Excessive plantar flexion of the prosthetic foot

5. An excessively stiff plantar flexion bumper may result in this gait deviation during loading response phase of gait on the prosthetic side.

a. External foot rotation

b. Internal foot rotation

c. Excessive varus moment

d. Drop off

6) Performing a Thomas Test prior to fabrication of a transfemoral prosthesis can be beneficial. What is the primary purpose of the Thomas Test?

a) To evaluate hip extensor range of motion

b) To evaluate hip extensor strength

c) To evaluate hip flexor strength

d) To evaluate hip flexor range of motion

7) Amputees with a knee disarticulation benefit from this type of prosthetic knee as it provides enhanced stability and accommodation of a long residuum.

a) Single Axis

b) Stance-control

c) Polycentric

d) Manual Lock

e) None of the above

8) True or False: Fluid-controlled knees are available in single-axis or polycentric configurations.

a) True

b) False

9) Despite the disadvantages of expense and need for strict routine maintenance, these types of prosthetic knees offer instantaneous responsiveness and a wide range of adjustability.

a) Four-Bar knees

b) Polycentric knees

c) Constant friction knees

d) Microprocessor knees

10) The hip joint is attached directly to the socket/frame, so that it is sufficiently posterior to the acetabulum so that the weight bearing line falls anterior to the hip axis in standing.

a) True

b) False

11) The amputee states that they feel like they are walking up a hill, what may be causing this?

a) Toe lever is too long, due to excessive anterior placement of the foot

b) Toe lever is too short, due to excessive posterior placement of the foot

c) Excessive external rotation of the toe

d) Excessive internal rotation of the toe