COC Assessment & Evaluation 2

Question 1

The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test measures which aspect of functional mobility?

Accepted Answer

Time to rise from a chair, walk 3 meters, turn, return, and sit

Answer

Time to climb 12 stairs and descend

Answer

Distance walked in 2 minutes on a flat surface

Answer

Balance while standing on one leg for maximum time

Question 2

When evaluating spinal orthosis candidates, the Cobb angle is measured on radiographs to quantify:

Accepted Answer

Scoliotic curve magnitude

Answer

Sagittal kyphosis severity only

Answer

Vertebral rotation degree

Answer

Disc height narrowing

Question 3

Which standardized test is specifically designed to assess balance confidence in persons with lower extremity amputation?

Accepted Answer

Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale

Answer

Functional Reach Test

Answer

Single Leg Stance Test

Answer

Dynamic Gait Index (DGI)

Question 4

During clinical evaluation of an AFO candidate with foot drop, the practitioner should assess which of the following first?

Accepted Answer

Muscle strength, tone, and ankle ROM

Answer

Shoe size and lifestyle goals only

Answer

Insurance coverage and device cost

Answer

Cosmetic preference for the orthosis material

Question 5

The Rivermead Mobility Index (RMI) is most commonly used to assess patients in which clinical population?

Accepted Answer

Stroke and neurological rehabilitation

Answer

Pediatric scoliosis

Answer

Upper extremity amputees

Answer

Diabetic foot ulcer management

Question 6

In a prosthetic evaluation, pistoning refers to:

Accepted Answer

Vertical movement of the residual limb within the socket during gait

Answer

Rotation of the prosthetic foot during swing

Answer

Mediolateral shift of the socket on the residual limb

Answer

Excessive knee flexion at initial contact