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Orthotist and Prosthetist Practice Test

Check what you know about the orthotist and prosthetist job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on orthotist and prosthetist knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15An orthosis is:
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Answer: A brace. Support device.

Question 2 of 15A socket:
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Answer: Fits the residual limb. Prosthesis part.

Question 3 of 15AFO stands for:
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Answer: Ankle-foot orthosis. Common brace.

Question 4 of 15Myoelectric devices use:
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Answer: Muscle signals. Control method.

Question 5 of 15Prevent wounds with:
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Answer: Daily skin checks. Skin care.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “An artificial limb.”
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Answer: Prosthesis. Prosthesis: An artificial limb.

Question 7 of 15What does “Myoelectric” mean?
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Answer: Controlled by muscle signals.. Myoelectric: Controlled by muscle signals.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Area of high pressure.”
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Answer: Pressure point. Pressure point: Area of high pressure.

Question 9 of 15What does “KAFO” mean?
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Answer: Knee-ankle-foot orthosis.. KAFO: Knee-ankle-foot orthosis.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Part of a prosthesis that fits the limb.”
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Answer: Socket. Socket: Part of a prosthesis that fits the limb.

Question 11 of 15What does “Scoliosis brace” mean?
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Answer: Spinal orthosis.. Scoliosis brace: Spinal orthosis.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Ankle-foot orthosis.”
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Answer: AFO. AFO: Ankle-foot orthosis.

Question 13 of 15What does “Casting” mean?
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Answer: Making a mold.. Casting: Making a mold.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Computer-controlled prosthetic knee.”
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Answer: Microprocessor knee. Microprocessor knee: Computer-controlled prosthetic knee.

Question 15 of 15What does “Alignment” mean?
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Answer: Positioning prosthetic parts.. Alignment: Positioning prosthetic parts.

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